Feature Photo: A worker at the company’s San Antonio assembly line. Image: Toyota.
Posted: 5-17-2026
by Art Benavidez
San Antonio (Bexar County) — Toyota Motor Corporation is moving forward with a proposed $2 billion expansion of its South Side manufacturing campus, setting the stage for one of the region’s largest industrial construction projects in recent years. The project, disclosed through filings with the Texas Comptroller, outlines a significant buildout of new production capacity adjacent to the company’s existing truck assembly plant.
The expansion—referred to in filings as “Project Orca”—is expected to include construction of a new vehicle assembly line and supporting industrial infrastructure on land near Toyota’s current facility. While detailed site plans have not been released, the scope of work is anticipated to involve large-scale manufacturing buildings, production lines, utility systems, and logistics infrastructure designed to support high-volume vehicle assembly. Construction is slated to begin later this year, with the facility targeted for completion around 2029 and initial operations expected in 2030.
The project would expand Toyota’s existing manufacturing footprint in Bexar County, where it currently produces the Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV. The new investment is also expected to generate up to 2,000 jobs across both construction and long-term operations, further strengthening the region’s role as a key hub in Toyota’s North American manufacturing network.
Although Toyota has not confirmed what vehicle will be produced at the expanded facility, industry observers point to the strong possibility of Tacoma pickup production returning to San Antonio. The Tacoma was previously built in Texas before production shifted to Mexico in 2021 as part of a broader restructuring of Toyota’s North American operations. Renewed domestic production could align with shifting supply chain strategies and increased emphasis on U.S.-based manufacturing amid evolving trade policies.
The expansion also builds on recent investments at the site, including a new rear axle manufacturing facility that supports truck production and reduces reliance on cross-border component shipments. Together, these developments signal a longer-term strategy to vertically integrate more production processes in San Antonio while increasing overall manufacturing capacity.
Toyota has not released additional details on design partners, contractors, or a construction timeline beyond initial filings. However, the scale and complexity of the project suggest a multi-phase development approach as the company continues to evaluate market demand, supply chain conditions, and long-term production needs.
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