The Toyota Production System
Constant efforts to improve standards throughout the workplace have radically reduced the environmental impact of production at our plants. For example:
Toyota's vehicle plants in both the U.K. and France, have achieved the ambitious target of delivering zero waste to landfill*. Applying TPS principles, staff carefully examined how production waste was created, and invented appropriate solutions to reduce, reuse or recycle all the ‘waste’ materials generated. This has resulted in a 73% reduction of waste going to landfill since 2001.
Since 2001
- Total energy usage per car has been reduced by 37% across all our European manufacturing plants.
- Water usage has been reduced in Europe by 34%.
- Packaging waste has been reduced through the full use of returnable or recyclable packaging.
- Volatile organic compound emissions per square metre of painted surface have been reduced by 21%.
* Zero waste to landfill: less than 3% of 1997 amount of waste disposal to landfill
Greener manufacturing in the Toyota Prius
The manufacturing process for the new Prius model has been organized to reduce the amount of energy needed for building the car, so as to cut the CO2 emissions during manufacturing by 31% compared to the previous Prius production plant.
Special Eco-plastic made from plants to provide floor mats is used. This further reduces CO2 emissions during manufacturing.
The batteries are smaller and more efficient resulting in 33% less CO2 emissions durning manufacturing when compared to the previous generation Prius.
The Toyota Prius is 90% recyclable!
Reasons to own a Toyota
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EnvironmentOur emission-reducing technology features in all our cars – not only our hybrids. It’s just one of the ways we play our part. - Read more
Toyota QualityToyota’s reputation for quality has built up over decades of safe, reliable motoring. We stop at nothing to make sure we keep that reputation intact. - Read more
WarrantyWe want our customers to be as confident in their Toyota as we are. Our comprehensive warranty means you can be. - Read more
ServiceBecause we know your car better than anyone, we’ll make sure your car is running the way it should be - Read more
FinanceWe take the hassle out of financing your new car so that you can focus on making the right decision for you.
Environment
From reducing the weight of engines, to improving performance, cutting fuel consumption and driving down emissions, this ensures the best of our green thinking benefits in all our vehicles.
But it’s not just our vehicles that are leading the way in green motoring. We’re also committed to minimising the environmental impact through every part of the production process, from development to design, manufacturing, logistics and sales right up to recycling the car at the end of its life.
That brings us closer to our ultimate goal: a true zero emissions vehicle.
Find out how Toyota can help you choose a more sustainable way to drive.
Toyota Quality
At Toyota, we conduct some of the most extensive testing processes in the whole motoring industry. All our cars are fully evaluated under extreme road and weather conditions, not only for safety but also to monitor their performance in any circumstance. That’s an integral part of their success in so many safety and industry awards.
Quality is built in at every stage. On the production line, every member of the team knows they are responsible for maintaining our uncompromising standards. That’s why every component and finish is checked, then checked again.
Warranty
We know that a new car is one of the most important purchases our customers make. And while choosing a Toyota automatically gives you the assurance that you’re buying a scrupulously tested, exceptionally reliable car, we also offer a comprehensive warranty to provide complete peace of mind when you buy.
That means complete peace of mind when you’re driving too.
Service
Our expert service technicians are trained to spot even the slightest hint of a decline in performance of any part of your car – and to fix it quickly, first time. Certified to our own exacting standards, they are assisted by state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, and only use Genuine Toyota Parts as a guarantee of quality and workmanship.
Service is flexible and can fit around you – whether in terms of fixed price service plans or express service to replace worn out parts in your lunch hour.
And crucially, we keep comprehensive records to ensure continuity of care and protect your car’s value.
Finance
Our dedicated experts can talk you through the different options available and help you compare the different monthly payments for different terms and deposit levels. Thanks to our Guaranteed Future Value promise, they can even tell you what your Toyota will be worth at the end of the agreement.
And we’ll do everything we can to give you a financing decision on the spot.