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Where are Prius made

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ecologico, Sep 12, 2006.

  1. ecologico

    ecologico New Member

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    Are they made in Japan or not ???

    Tankx
     
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  2. mgundel

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ecologico @ Sep 12 2006, 04:58 AM) [snapback]318212[/snapback]</div>
    100% Japanese made
     
    #2 mgundel, Sep 12, 2006
  3. Soylent

    Soylent The v isn't a station wagon! It's just big boned

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Martin Gundel @ Sep 12 2006, 05:06 AM) [snapback]318213[/snapback]</div>
    Which city?
     
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    As I understand it (correct me if I'm wrong), the current-generation Prius commenced production in 2003 at Toyota's Tsutsumi plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. In 2005 extra production started at the Toyota Auto Body plant in Kariya City, Aichi. A fire at the Kariya plant in November 2005 temporarily set back production.

    The previous generation Priuses were built at Toyota's Takaoka and Motomachi plants, again in Toyota City.
     
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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    KMO is correct.
    It is called Fujimatsu plant of Toyota Auto Body in Kariya Ciry.

    Please refer to your VIN number, the 11th digit shows the factory.
    0 or 3: Toyota Tsutsumi plant
    7: Toyota Auto Body Fujimatsu plant

    Where is the Prius made?

    Ken@Japan
     
    #5 ken1784, Sep 12, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Sep 12 2006, 12:50 PM) [snapback]318419[/snapback]</div>
    Looks like mine is a Tsutsumi. I've heard the Tsutsumi plant does a much nicer job.... :p
     
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  8. Soylent

    Soylent The v isn't a station wagon! It's just big boned

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    Mine's from Fujimatsu. That's in Kariya City, Japan. Cool, now I know where my Prius was born!
     
    #8 Soylent, Sep 12, 2006
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Sep 12 2006, 10:43 AM) [snapback]318458[/snapback]</div>
    That's the same plant where they build the Camry and Camry Hybrid.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Martin Gundel @ Sep 12 2006, 05:06 AM) [snapback]318213[/snapback]</div>
    They are also made in China, but only for that market.

    Tom
     
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  11. ecologico

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    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ecologico @ Sep 13 2006, 12:21 PM) [snapback]318966[/snapback]</div>
    Welcome, ecologico. Thanks for the link. You're right, it is very interesting. Zero-landfill-contribution is impressive.
     
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    do they have any plants in the USA? if so, will they consider making Prius cars here in the States?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ecologico @ Sep 13 2006, 12:21 PM) [snapback]318966[/snapback]</div>
    Very interesting. I wonder if there is a difference in the bladders each plant makes. I've never had a problem refueling yet I hear of this quite a bit?
     
    #15 sl7vk, Sep 14, 2006
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