Toyota to deploy gigacasting in China as Shanghai Lexus plant targets 2027

Toyota Motor will introduce its proprietary gigacasting technology in China to build premium Lexus vehicles at its Shanghai plant, with production targeted for 2027. The company has not disclosed whether it will use equipment from local Chinese suppliers.

• Toyota will use its own gigacasting technology at a China plant
• The Shanghai facility will produce premium Lexus vehicles
• Production is targeted to start in 2027
• Equipment suppliers for the gigacasting line remain undisclosed