Toyota Indonesia Opens Local Plant For Vios Engine Production

MANILA: The latest buzz we received from Toyota last month was related to its decision to locally manufacture the Toyota Innova in Indonesia. And now, another news about the company's engine production plans have come to light. The Japanese auto giant has opened an all-new manufacturing facility for developing Vios Engines in Indonesia, for which the company has put in investment worth 2.3 trillion Rupiah (Php 8,183,706,860.25). The capability of the plant is scaled to produce 216,000 units a year. Additionally, it will build two engine variations, namely the 1.3L and 1.5L mills for the Vios Passenger vehicle. It is interesting to note that this plant will be the third addition, in the already existent plants in the country, located in West Java, Karawang, and Sunter.

Furthermore, this local production is believed to reduce the cost of production of the popular Toyota sedan, increase job opportunities in the country and facilitate a relatively affordable price tag for the respective manufactured model. In conjunction to this, there was a statement given by the Toyota officials where it was mentioned that: “The Model lines, which are produced in Indonesia will expand. Toyota is aiming to make Indonesia the production base for small sedan models.”

Talking in general, it is a pride for the Karawang region to be a part of Toyota's endeavor for the fifth time. Its plants situated in this location under discussion, also produce Kijang Innova, Fortuner, Etios Valco, Vios, and Yaris. In addition, it is noteworthy to state about the hearsay pertaining to the prospective entry of Sienta to join this clan soon. The inauguration ceremony for this recent plant has already been conducted by Toyota Motor Corporation, and hence the plant has started developing engines, that will be used for both domestic and export purposes.

Technical details of the NR engine series include a sophisticated dual VVT-i technology that ensures higher levels of power production, while minimizing fuel consumption. Moreover, the plant will use inorganic cores for developing engine blocks, which will slash the foul odors and tar particle emissions to a great extent. The furnace size has been reduced in order to directly connect the furnace to the casting machine, thus speeding the overall manufacturing process.

In the end, we believe that Toyota may probably consider the Philippines automotive market to be an equally potential resource to look out for any of its future projects.

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