Toyota Motor Corporation plans to build its first research and development (R&D) centre in India
- The new R&D facility will be located in Bengaluru, near Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.’s existing factory in Bidadi.
- Toyota’s establishment of its R&D center in India not only signifies a major investment in the local economy but also reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the automotive industry.
Toyota is planning to establish its first R&D centre in India near its Bidadi plant, starting with 200 employees and expanding to 1,000 engineers by 2027, highlighting the market’s rising significance.
The company is investing in clean and green technologies while continuing to rely on gasoline, hybrid models. The move follows Toyota’s recent reorganisation, designating India as a hub for its Middle East, East Asia, and Oceania operations.
The automaker has also pledged substantial investments in India to advance clean and green technologies, reinforcing the country’s role as a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions.
This new facility will be Toyota’s third major R&D center in the Asia-Pacific region outside Japan, following similar setups in China and Thailand.
Toyota-Suzuki Collaboration for EV Development
Toyota has selected to focus its Indian business on gasoline-hybrid models and partner with Suzuki Motor Corp to expand its presence in India’s position as the world’s third largest automobile market.
Toyota is yet to start selling plug-in vehicles in India. It has so far been relying on petrol and hybrid models and a partnership with Suzuki Motor to drive sales in the world’s third-largest vehicle market.
The company operates with a 5.4% stake in Suzuki Motor and conducts thorough assessment of Suzuki’s technological development work in the essential automotive engineering campus of Rohtak.
Toyota previously considered establishing an R&D centre in India in 2010 but did not proceed with the plan. Now, the company is intensifying its partnership with Suzuki to integrate R&D and product development.
A key example of this collaboration is Toyota’s upcoming Urban Cruiser EV, a rebadged version of Suzuki’s first electric vehicle, the e-Vitara. The model, set to be manufactured at Suzuki Motor Gujarat from 2025, marks the automakers’ joint efforts to enter both Indian and global EV markets.
As the Indian government pushes for electrification, Toyota’s investment in clean mobility solutions will play a crucial role in the country’s automotive transformation.
Toyota’s decision to establish its first R&D center in Bengaluru reflects its long-term vision for the Indian automotive industry. By investing in research, clean technology, and EV innovation, the company is aligning itself with India’s growing demand for sustainable and high-performance vehicles.
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