Toyota Turkey is part of the global Japanese giant Toyota, which is considered one of the leading companies worldwide in the automotive industry. Toyota's branch in Turkey plays a pivotal role in the production and distribution of Toyota vehicles in the European and Middle Eastern regions.

The Toyota Turkey plant, known as "Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey" (TMMT), was established in the Sakarya province. Production began at this plant in 1994, and since then, the plant has undergone continuous expansions and updates to improve its production efficiency and ability to meet growing global demand.

The Toyota Turkey plant focuses on producing several models of Toyota vehicles, including sedan and crossover models. The plant serves as an important hub for exporting these vehicles to many countries within and outside Europe.

Toyota Turkey is renowned for its high commitment to quality standards and environmental safety. The plant employs advanced production technologies that contribute to reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing environmental sustainability. It also ensures a safe and employee-friendly work environment.

Thanks to its strategic location and product quality, Toyota Turkey holds a prominent position in the global Toyota vehicle supply chains. This reflects the plant's ability to meet the requirements of various markets under the highest quality standards.

Its influence extends regionally and internationally due to its leading products and commitment to Toyota's core values. The plant in Turkey contributes to producing some of Toyota's key models and operates with a large production capacity that meets the needs of both local and international markets, benefiting from Turkey's strategic location as a link between Europe and Asia.

Toyota Turkey participates in the distribution and export of vehicles to many countries, especially in Europe and the Middle East, which enhances the efficiency of global supply chains and reduces costs.

Toyota Turkey follows Toyota's global quality standards, focusing on continuous innovation and development. It is also committed to sustainable production practices, aligning with Toyota's vision for environmental conservation.

Toyota Turkey benefits from Japanese technology and manufacturing expertise, which contributes to improving production efficiency and product quality.

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Types of cars produced by Toyota Türkiye

Toyota Corolla : The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling cars in the world and is produced at the Toyota Turkey plant to meet the needs of local and international markets. The Corolla is known for being a reliable and fuel-efficient car.

Toyota C-HR : This car represents the compact crossover category, featuring modern design and advanced technologies. The C-HR is a popular choice among hybrid vehicles, with a blend of efficient performance and stylish design.

General Information about Toyota Turkey

90% of Toyota Türkiye's shares are owned by Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME) and 10% by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. It is wholly owned by the company. Toyota Turkey, with a total investment of €2.5 billion, employs more than 5,000 people. Committed to achieving the highest levels of production quality with the contribution of all its members, Toyota Turkey has been implementing the Toyota Production System (TPS) since its inception.

Today, the Toyota Turkey plant is the largest Toyota plant by volume in Europe, with an annual production capacity of 280,000 units. The company is also the second-largest exporter in Turkey and one of the largest manufacturing companies.

July 1990: Established as Toyotasa.
May 1992: Foundation of the plant laid.
September 1994: Start of production of the seventh generation Corolla Sedan.
October 1995: Start of production of the seventh generation Corolla Wagon.
November 1996: Obtained ISO 9001 certification.
August 1998: Start of production of the eighth generation Corolla Sedan.
June 1999: Obtained ISO 14001 certification.
June 2000: Production of the 100,000th vehicle.
October 2000: Restructuring and establishment of Toyota Turkey.
January 2002: Start of production of the ninth generation Corolla Sedan.
February 2002: Started exporting.
August 2002: Start of production of the ninth generation Corolla Wagon.
March 2003: Start of production transformations.
February 2004: Increase in annual capacity from 100,000 to 150,000.
February 2004: Start of production of the new Corolla Verso.
May 2004: New Corolla Verso received 5 stars from Euro-NCAP.
December 2005: Production of the 500,000th vehicle.
February 2007: Start of production of Auris.
February 2009: Start of production of Verso.
- March 2009: Production of the millionth vehicle.
June 2013: Start of production of the eleventh generation Corolla.
October 2014: Twentieth year since the start of production.
February 2016: Announcement of production of Toyota C-HR as the third model.
October 2016: Start of production of Toyota C-HR.
September 2017: Production of the 2 millionth vehicle.
January 2019: Start of production of the twelfth generation Corolla.
May 2019: New Corolla received 5 stars from Euro-NCAP.
September 2019: Twenty-fifth year of production.
June 2020: TMMT selected as "Golden Factory" by JD Power.
November 2021: Production of the 3 millionth vehicle.
October 2023: Production of the millionth hybrid car.
November 2023: Second generation production of Toyota C-HR / PHEV (rechargeable C-HR hybrid).