Development of the New Powertrain Based on Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA)

Using TNGA, Toyota has been changing the automobile from its very structure, lowering hood heights, lowering the center of gravity and implementing other innovations to improve driving performance. To enhance fundamental vehicle performance in terms of running, turning and stopping, it initiated a comprehensive review centered on vehicle platforms and is now, since the release of the fourth-generation Prius in 2015, expanding the use of new platforms throughout its product lineup. At the same time, it has been developing new powertrain units, which form the core of an automobile, that significantly improve both driving and environmental performance.

TNGA development concept

Identify parts that can continue to be used without change and parts that will be evolved in response to environmental changes and enhance the fundamentals.

Approach to development of new powertrains

Achieve increases in development efficiency while contributing to higher productivity

New powertrain production technology

Respond flexibly to customer needs

Develop lines that can flexibly produce different models at high speed by Uniform processing and assembly standards

Promptly provide products to customers

Accelerating global deployment with the standardization of process and facility specifications