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Where are Toyota's hybrids made?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by prompterbob, Mar 29, 2012.

  1. prompterbob

    prompterbob New Member

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    As I understand, Toyota now makes the Prius in the USA, but what about the Prius V and the Camry Hybrid? Does Toyota export any cars still made in Japan? Is the workmanship better? I've been reading that many Camry owners (gas) haven't been too happy with the build quality.

    Bob in NJ
     
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    There are No Pri made in the US. They are all made in Japan in various Factories. I believe Toyota is starting up a Plant to build the Pri in China but only for that local Market.
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Camry hybrids are made here in the U.S. since 2006.

    The Prius is still built in Japan.
     
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    Hey Bob are they talking about the new Camry? Believe Camry is new design this year.
     
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    The Auris hybrid is being built in the UK.
     
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    wjtracy: I've been doing a lot of research to figure out if I will buy a regular Camry, a Camry hybrid, a Prius or Prius V. I saw a lot of complaints that the 2012 Camry was poorly made and had a host of problems. I'm leaning towards a Prius. Based on the forum postings, it seems to be a well made car that holds up well.
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Prius Gen 1 Takaoka; later Toyota City (Motomachi); Japan
    Prius Gen 2 Tsutsumi, Japan (Toyota City); Kariya, Aichi, Japan (Fujimatsu); Changchun, Jilin, China
    Prius Gen 3 Tsutsumi, Japan (Toyota City); Chachoengsao, Thailand; Changchun, Jilin, China
    Prius c Iwate, Japan
     
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    So if I buy a 2012 PHB or a PV it's made in Japan?
     
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    Yes made in Japan, all Gen. III Priuses for the US market are made in Japan. Vehicles produced at the other Asian plants listed by Jimbo are only for Asian markets.
     
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    Thanks Dustoff & Jimbo. That's very reassuring to learn.
     
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    Yes, any prius bought in North america be it c, liftback, v, phv will come from japan, with some parts from other parts of asia. They also build the liftback in china and thailand, but I believe the thai line is still shut down from flooding damage. The chinese and thai prii are not exported to NA.

    If you buy a Camry hybrid it will be built in Kentucky. Some of the parts will be sourced from japan and other countries. My brother has a TCH and has had no problems with it, I have a gen III liftback. I would not expect major differences in quality based on place of manufacture.

    Test drive them all and pick the one you like best.
     
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    SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S

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    My Toyota dealer said that any Toyota made in Japan will start with J in the VIN.
     
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