Lexus starts operation of new part of the Shimoyama Technical Center

Vehicle development Lexus starts operation of new part of the Shimoyama Technical Center

2024-04-04 Source: Press release | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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Toyota, under the brand Lexus, has put the new section of the Research and Development Center Technical Center Shimoyama/Japan into operation. In addition to a visitor area, the development for new Lexus models will take place directly at the in-house racetrack.

Toyota Motor Corporation has fully put the new section of the Technical Center Shimoyama Research and Development Center into operation. This is where the new Lexus models will be developed.(Image: Toyota Motor Corporation) — Toyota Motor Corporation has fully put the new section of the Technical Center Shimoyama Research and Development Center into operation. This is where the new Lexus models will be developed.
(Image: Toyota Motor Corporation)

The groundbreaking for the construction of the research and development center in Shimoyama, ideally located in a mountainous region between the cities of Toyota City and Okazaki City, thus providing a terrain for a demanding track layout with numerous differences in altitude and curves, took place in April 2018. One year later, the central area was completed, followed in October 2021 by the eastern part with high-speed track and a special test track, which replicates special road conditions around the world. Now the western area of the facility, which includes a visitor center and vehicle development, could be completed and fully operational.

Promote agile vehicle development.

In the future, employees from all areas, including planning and design, development and construction, and prototyping and evaluation, will come together at one location to jointly develop new models for Lexus and Gazoo Racing. In addition to drives on the test track, they will rely on digital tools to promote agile vehicle development and to link real car construction and digital technologies.

Environmental protection in focus.

In March 2023, the Environmental Learning Center was completed in the eastern area. Here, Toyota is working with the local population to protect the environment. This includes experience events as well as "Satoyama". This Japanese term refers to regions where the natural environment near towns has been shaped by a cautious approach of humans and forms an important part of the sustainable ecosystem. Together with experts, local authorities, and members of the local communities, Toyota continues to work on environmental protection initiatives here. (se)

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