Toyota stops production of Land Cruiser due to COVID-19

Updated Feb 24, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Rising virus cases in Southeast Asia are affecting operations in Japan.

The Land Cruiser might be one of Toyota Motor Corporation’s iconic models, but even that hasn’t been spared from the ongoing effects of COVID-19. A report from Nikkei Asia quotes Toyota’s recent announcement that Japanese production of the full-size SUV will be suspended for several days in August.

Land Cruiser

The new Land Cruiser is hitting production snags more than a month after its debut

This comes following reports of coronavirus cases on the rise in Southeast Asia, affecting Toyota’s supply chains for Land Cruiser parts. The Japanese carmaker will stop operations at its Tahara plant in Aichi Prefecture from August 3 to 6. 

Another Toyota facility in Yoshiwara will also temporarily put the brakes on production for two days beginning August 5. All in all, the interruptions will result in a backlog of roughly 5,000 vehicles. The company previously bared plans to shut down assembly lines at its Fujimatsu plant from July 29 to 30 and from August 2 to 4, citing a parts shortage from its supplier in Vietnam. 

Lexus IS

Japanese production of the Lexus IS will also be affected 

A global shortage of semiconductors is also weighing down on the auto giant, with operations at its Takaoka plant in Aichi Prefecture put on hold from August 2 to 6 as a result of low chip supplies. This will put an estimated 9,000 units waiting at the assembly lines.

These shutdowns are expected to have an impact not only on the Land Cruiser, but on Toyota other models as well such as the Corolla, Corolla Touring, Alphard, and Vellfire. The company’s premium brand, Lexus, will not be spared, with the LS and IS models potentially facing production delays.  

Toyota Takaoka plant

Toyota's Takaoka facility will suspend operations due to a worldwide chip shortage

Toyota had initially halted its production operations at three facilities in Thailand, after the COVID-19 outbreak affected one of its suppliers making wire harnesses. Malaysian operations also took a hit in June, when a two-week nationwide lockdown stemming from rising coronavirus cases forced Toyota and its subsidiary Daihatsu to scale down their workforce, which impacted local production. 

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Know more about Toyota Land Cruiser 2024

Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the one of Toyota longest-selling models. In the modern era, this model fits into the full-size SUV class, and it can seat up to seven. Toyota Land Cruiser 2023 Price Philippines starts at ₱5,340,000 for the entry-level VX 3.3 4x4 AT, while the top-of-the-line Toyota Land Cruiser ZX 3.3 4x4 AT is priced at ₱5,732,000

Locally, the 2023 Toyota Land Cruiser is available in two variants: the Land Cruiser VX, and the Land Cruise ZX. Under the hood of both of these trims is a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 diesel engine capable of making up to 302 horsepower and 700Nm of torque. Both variants also come with a ten-speed automatic gearbox, and a 4x4 drivetrain. 

Size-wise, the Philippine-spec Toyota Land Cruiser is 5,130mm long, 1980mm wide, and 1,945mm in height. Both also have a wheelbase length of 2,850mm, and a ground clearance of 225mm. 

Competing against the Toyota Land Cruiser in the Philippine market is the Nissan Patrol, Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Expedition, BMW X3, and Land Rover Range Rover

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