Mazda Toyota Plant Reaches One Million Vehicles
The Huntsville manufacturing facility marks a production milestone after five years of operation.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Car Types
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Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in Huntsville produced its one millionth vehicle this week. The facility also announced a $120,000 donation to support local community organizations.
Why it matters
This milestone highlights the scale of operations at the $2.3 billion facility that serves as a major manufacturing hub for Toyota and Mazda. The production capacity supports regional employment for 4,000 workers.
The plant maintains an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles and employs 4,000 people. It produced 110,345 units of the CX-50 and 99,798 units of the Corolla Cross for the U.S. market in 2025.
The players
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
This joint venture between the two Japanese automakers operates a major assembly plant in Alabama.
Calhoun Community College
This educational institution serves the Huntsville area and received grant funding from the manufacturer.
Kids to Love
This local organization focuses on supporting foster children and was a recipient of the plant's donation.
Morgan County Schools
This educational district serves local students and was awarded grant funding from the manufacturing facility.
The details
The facility features two distinct assembly lines named Apollo and Discovery, where the Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-50 are built. The site also incorporates Toyota hybrid technology for the hybrid variant of the CX-50 crossover.
Timeline
2003: Toyota opened an engine plant near Huntsville.
November 2018: Groundbreaking ceremony occurred at the plant site.
September 2021: Toyota started vehicle production at the plant.
January 2022: Mazda started vehicle production at the plant.
October 28, 2026: The plant produced its one millionth vehicle.
Roadmap
The plant's focus on hybrid technology and localized production follows manufacturing patterns incentivized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act's electric vehicle tax credit requirements. This production facility positions the partnership to remain competitive by localizing the assembly of popular crossover models.
Local residents benefit from the $120,000 investment in regional education and community programs. The plant's continued operation sustains 4,000 direct jobs in the Huntsville area.
The takeaway
Reaching a one-million-vehicle milestone in five years demonstrates the operational efficiency of the joint manufacturing partnership. The sustained investment in the community reflects the facility's long-term integration into the local economy.
Further reading
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