Toyota Motor is set to begin selling Taiwan-manufactured vehicles in its home market from October, in what is believed to be the first such arrangement involving the automaker's core models.

According to a media report, the company will import Noah and Voxy minivans produced at a joint-venture facility in northern Taiwan, with a dedicated production line to be established for the two models.

The decision follows increasing pressure on Toyota's domestic manufacturing capacity, which has been affected by labour shortages, production limitations, and certification compliance requirements introduced following irregularities identified in 2024.

Domestic production currently operates at approximately 14,000 vehicles per day across all models. Delivery lead times of the have at times exceeded one year, leading the company to periodically suspend order intake.

The Taiwan facility, which already manufactures the Corolla and Yaris Cross and recorded total output of approximately 120,000 vehicles in the fiscal year ended March 2026, is expected to target annual production of around 100,000 units for the two minivan models.

Production will focus primarily on lower-priced variants. Domestic production of the Noah and Voxy will continue alongside imported units.

Establishing a production line of this scale typically requires investment amounting to approximately JPY 10 billion (US$ 62.8 million).

Currency conditions have also affected costs, with the yen currently at its weakest level against the New Taiwan dollar since August 1992, increasing manufacturing and capital expenditure costs at the Taiwan facility.

Toyota has previously stated its intention to maintain domestic production in Japan at above three million vehicles annually in order to support the country's industrial base and employment levels.

Earlier this month, Toyota launched the Land Cruiser FJ Series in Japan, joining the existing Land Cruiser 300, 250, and 70 models as the company expands the Land Cruiser SUV line-up.

The off-road model retains the FJ's square cabin design, with a focus on interior space and cargo capacity.