EVANSVILLE, Ind. (March 23, 2026) – Toyota announced a $200 million investment at Toyota Indiana in Princeton to increase capacity for the Toyota Grand Highlander, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to Southwest Indiana and one of the region’s most important manufacturing anchors.
The investment will increase Grand Highlander capacity at Toyota Indiana, where the model will join Sienna assembly in the East Plant while continuing alongside Lexus TX production in the West Plant. The announcement comes as Toyota Indiana marks 30 years since groundbreaking in Princeton and follows a 2025 in which the plant celebrated both its 8 millionth vehicle and Toyota’s 1 millionth hybrid vehicle assembled there.
“Today’s announcement reflects the company’s commitment to meeting customer demand and the belief in our team to get it done,” said Jason Puckett, president of Toyota Indiana. “For 30 years, Toyota Indiana has led the charge into the future by putting our customers first, delivering quality vehicles, and remaining committed to our values. I’m proud to celebrate this incredible milestone with our 7,300 team members who have helped contribute to decades of quality in the Hoosier State.”
Located on a 1,160-acre campus in Princeton, Toyota Indiana spans 4.5 million square feet and performs stamping, body weld, paint and assembly operations. The facility currently produces the Grand Highlander, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX and Sienna Hybrid. In 2025, Toyota Indiana produced 427,844 vehicles.
Toyota Indiana remains one of Southwest Indiana’s most significant manufacturing employers and corporate citizens, with more than $8 billion in current investment, more than 7,300 employees and more than $55 million in community giving.
“Any time Toyota announces an expansion or reinvestment in Southwest Indiana, it sends positive ripple effects throughout the region,” said Lloyd Winnecke, president and CEO of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership. “It reinforces how good life is in Southwest Indiana, reinstills confidence in our region, and encourages young people to stay here, build careers at Toyota and remain close to home.”