Is Toyota a Domestic or Joint Venture Car?
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Toyota is a joint venture car. Below is the relevant introduction: In terms of body dimensions, the Highlander measures 4890 mm in length, 1925 mm in width, and 1720 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2790 mm. For the powertrain: the vehicle is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine across all variants, with the engine code 8AR-FTS, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine delivers a maximum horsepower of 220 PS, a peak torque of 350 Nm, with the maximum power achieved between 5200 to 5600 rpm and the maximum torque available from 1800 to 4000 rpm. The engine features VVT-iW technology and hybrid injection system, and utilizes an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block.
I've been driving a Toyota Corolla for almost five years now. When I bought the car, the salesperson explained clearly that Toyota is a Japanese brand, but it's produced in China through joint ventures, mainly in collaboration with FAW Group or GAC Group. So it's considered a joint venture car, neither purely domestic nor purely imported. I chose it because local production reduces the price, parts are easy to find, and maintenance is convenient. Popular models like the Camry and Highlander are assembled in China, offering stable and reliable quality with low fuel consumption, making them ideal for daily commuting. After driving it for so long, I feel the joint venture model combines Japanese technology with the advantages of Chinese manufacturing, delivering high cost performance. Every time I go for maintenance at the 4S shop, the service is quick because parts are readily available. In short, Toyota is a typical joint venture brand in China, but since it's produced domestically, it's worry-free and cost-effective to drive.
