New 3-Row Electric SUV Production
Toyota plans to start manufacturing a new three-row electric SUV in 2025, coinciding with the production launch of its own larger electric vehicle model. This new SUV, temporarily named the bZ5X, will mark Toyota’s entry into the competitive three-row electric market. This development follows Subaru and Toyota’s 2019 collaboration to create a shared electric vehicle platform.
e-TNGA Platform and Production Updates
The e-TNGA platform, developed jointly by Subaru and Toyota, currently underpins both the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra. Initially assembled at Toyota’s Motomachi plant in Japan, production was briefly halted in mid-2023 due to issues with wheel hub bolts. After resuming last October, Toyota is now preparing to extend its production capabilities to include this new three-row SUV, while Subaru has committed to launching at least four electric crossovers in the U.S. by 2026.