Global Finance News
04 Apr 2026, 17:48
Toyota Motor Corporation announced it will begin selling U.S.-manufactured Tundra pickup trucks and Highlander SUVs in Japan under a new certification system introduced following Japan–U.S. negotiations.
The new framework allows vehicles built in the U.S. to be sold in Japan without additional country-specific certification testing. Sales have started in Tokyo, with nationwide rollout planned for summer 2026.
The Tundra, produced in Texas, will target customers seeking full-size pickup capabilities, while the Highlander, manufactured in Indiana, offers a hybrid powertrain and three-row SUV configuration aimed at family use.
Toyota said the initiative will broaden its domestic product lineup, meet diverse customer needs, and further strengthen economic ties between Japan and the United States.
The new framework allows vehicles built in the U.S. to be sold in Japan without additional country-specific certification testing. Sales have started in Tokyo, with nationwide rollout planned for summer 2026.
The Tundra, produced in Texas, will target customers seeking full-size pickup capabilities, while the Highlander, manufactured in Indiana, offers a hybrid powertrain and three-row SUV configuration aimed at family use.
Toyota said the initiative will broaden its domestic product lineup, meet diverse customer needs, and further strengthen economic ties between Japan and the United States.