Toyota Alabama kicks off production on new engine line

Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, said the new engine line’s production launch is the latest in a long line of milestones for the Toyota engine plant, which opened in Huntsville in 2003.

“Toyota Alabama has an extensive track record of success, and we’re proud of the workforce in Huntsville that has helped make all of that possible,” McNair said.

“In addition, Toyota is a great community supporter and a crown jewel in Huntsville’s dynamic economy.”

RECORD PRODUCTION

The i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine line marks the Huntsville 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 Toyota vehicles manufactured in North America.

The Alabama engine plant produces around one-third of Toyota’s engines in the U.S.

The facility produces four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines for popular Toyota vehicles such as the Corolla Cross — produced by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in Huntsville — as well the Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna and RAV4.

Toyota Alabama is the automaker’s only plant to build four-cylinder, V-6 and twin-turbo engines under one roof.

Toyota said the new line demonstrates its commitment to long-term employment and the success of its operational communities. Last year, Toyota announced two key initiatives in Alabama:

• A $49 million solar array, in partnership with Huntsville Utilities and Toyota Tsusho, that will supply more than 70% of Toyota Alabama’s energy needs when completed.
• Grants of up to $6.7 million to help prepare Huntsville City Schools’ students for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Read about this and other workforce initiatives.