Toyota Motor Manufacturing France
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Onnaing , France |
Area served | Europe, North America |
| Products | Automobiles, engines |
Number of employees | 3,732 |
| Parent | Toyota Motor Europe N/V S/A |
Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S., commonly known as TMMF, serves as the French production branch of the Japanese automotive giant Toyota. Situated in Onnaing close to Valenciennes, the facility was established in 1998 under the ownership of Toyota Motor Europe N/V S/A. Construction commenced in 1999, and manufacturing operations began in January 2001 with the launch of the compact car Toyota Yaris. Both vehicles underwent redesigns in 2003, while production of the Yaris Verso concluded following the introduction of its second generation in 2005.
Starting in April 2002, TMMF began producing D-4D turbo diesel engines that incorporate direct injection alongside common rail technology. Later that year, manufacturing expanded to include D-CAT diesel engines. In November 2002, Toyota enhanced the plant’s output capacity from 100,000 to 184,000 units annually by implementing a three-shift system. By July of the same year, the factory celebrated producing its 500,000th Yaris, with annual production increasing further to 270,000 units. The milestone of one million Yaris vehicles was reached in December 2006, and by 2016, total production had climbed to three million units.
The company has operated a dedicated training facility called the Centre de Formation since September 2005, establishing itself as a prominent regional educational center within Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The manufacturing site spans 233 hectares and employs a workforce of 3,732 individuals.
In May 2011, Toyota halted manufacturing of the second-generation Yaris model in France. This version was succeeded by an identical model based on the Daihatsu Charade, although the official replacement was the third-generation Yaris also produced domestically.
In June 2012, Toyota revealed plans to transfer production of Yaris vehicles destined for the North American market from Japan to France, anticipating annual exports totaling approximately 25,000 units.
For a period of seven years, the Yaris ranked as the most manufactured car in France. Since 2022, this distinction has been held by the Yaris Cross.