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Toyota to build next-gen Corolla in China from 2028

Toyota's China Corolla production from 2028 signals major manufacturing shift.

Context
What happened: Toyota Motor plans to build the next-generation Corolla in China from 2028 at a local joint venture, using a platform compatible with different powertrain types. Key numbers: Production start in 2028; the new Corolla was shown at last fall's Tokyo Mobility Show. Why it matters: Toyota is seeking flexibility in a slowing Chinese market where it is struggling, and the platform choice lets it adapt to different powertrains.
What changed
Toyota Motor plans to build the next-generation Corolla in China from 2028 at a local joint venture, using a platform compatible with different powertrain types.
Why it matters
Toyota is seeking flexibility in a slowing Chinese market where it is struggling, and the platform choice lets it adapt to different powertrains.
Sources
nikkei
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