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| Global Optimal Production & Supply Network Starts |
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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) took its first major step toward realizing the global optimal production and supply network. TMC announced as the IMV Project in 2002 by launching sales of a new-type pickup truck in Thailand.
IMV Project are models designed for sale in more than 140 countries and to meet 21st century customer demands for high levels of durability and comfort.
The completely new full lineup is to consist of three pickup trucks of different body types, a minivan and an SUV, collectively known as IMVs.
In addition, an increase in production capacity is announced in Thailand and Indonesia, in April, 2005.
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August, 2004 Line off - Ceremony in Thailand
September, 2004 Line off - Ceremony in Indonesia
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| Main IMV Production Bases |
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The IMV Project represents an unprecedented approach under a "Made by Toyota" banner that draws fully on the resources and potential of outside-Japan global production and supply bases for both vehicles and components.
It is also remarkable for fact that production will start almost at the same time at its four main production bases of Thailand, Indonesia, Argentina and South Africa, which will supply vehicles to countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Latin America and the Middle East.
This includes the production of such major components as diesel engines in Thailand, gasoline engines in Indonesia and manual transmissions in the Philippines and India, and their supply to the countries charged with vehicle production.
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Main production country of parts related to IMV
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Main Production Item |
| Thailand |
Diesel Engine |
| Indonesia |
Gasoline Engine |
| Philippines |
Manual Transmission |
| India |
Manual Transmission |
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| The IMV Model Line-up |
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Pick-up Truck Single Cab
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Pick-up Truck Extra Cab
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Pick-up Truck Double Cab
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Minivan
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SUV
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