International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) project
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The International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) project is Toyota’s global development and production initiative that underpins a range of pickup trucks and SUVs designed for diverse markets using a shared, cost-efficient platform.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Toyota project
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automotive development program ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Toyota IMV project NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designCenter | Toyota Motor Corporation headquarters, Japan ⓘ |
| developer | Toyota Motor Corporation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasis |
durability
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load-carrying capacity ⓘ off-road capability ⓘ reliability ⓘ |
| feature |
common chassis across multiple models
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cost-efficient manufacturing ⓘ localized production in multiple countries ⓘ modular body styles ⓘ shared powertrain components ⓘ |
| focus |
African markets
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Asia-Pacific markets ⓘ Latin American markets ⓘ Middle Eastern markets ⓘ emerging markets ⓘ |
| goal |
achieve economies of scale
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adapt vehicles to local market needs ⓘ reduce development time for new models ⓘ standardize components across models ⓘ |
| includesModel |
Toyota Fortuner
NERFINISHED
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Toyota Hilux NERFINISHED ⓘ Toyota Hilux-based SUV derivatives ⓘ Toyota Innova NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| industry | automotive industry ⓘ |
| notableOutcome | widespread adoption of Hilux and Fortuner in developing markets ⓘ |
| platformFor | body-on-frame vehicles ⓘ |
| productionCountries |
Argentina
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India NERFINISHED ⓘ Indonesia NERFINISHED ⓘ South Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ Thailand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| productType |
light commercial vehicle
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pickup truck ⓘ sport utility vehicle ⓘ |
| purpose |
cost reduction through shared platforms
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global development and production of pickup trucks and SUVs ⓘ serving diverse global markets ⓘ |
| relatedBrand | Toyota NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedConcept | global vehicle platform ⓘ |
| segment |
mid-size SUV segment
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multi-purpose vehicle segment ⓘ one-ton pickup segment ⓘ |
| startDate | early 2000s ⓘ |
| strategy | global platform strategy ⓘ |
| uses | shared ladder-frame platform ⓘ |
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