Reviewed by: Audrey Johnson
New engine line ramps up at Toyota plant in Madison County
An addition to production is underway at the Toyota plant in Madison County. This week, officials announced the start of production on its i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine line for the all-new Tacoma truck.
The i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine line marks the plant’s sixth building expansion and brings the auto maker’s total investment to $1.5 billion.
A new line means job stability at Toyota Alabama
Powered by a previous investment of $222 million, the new line furthers the Japanese auto manufacturer’s commitment to diversified powertrains that align with customer demand, according to a statement from the company.
“The completion of the i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine line marks a significant milestone for Toyota Alabama and further supports job stability for our 2,000 employees. Now, with Tacoma offering a hybrid option, every line at our plant includes engines for hybrid vehicles. It’s our team and their skills that have paved the way for this plant to play a critical role in Toyota’s electrified future.”
Jason Puckett, president of Toyota Alabama
The 6th building expansion in Huntsville
The i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine line marks the plant’s sixth building expansion and brings Toyota Alabama’s total investment to $1.5 billion.
In 2023, the plant achieved record production, assembling more than 777,000 engines for vehicles manufactured in North America.
The plant produces four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines for popular vehicles such as the Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna and RAV4.
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