Toyota New Global Architecture

The Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) are modular unibody automobile platforms that underpin various Toyota and Lexus models starting with the fourth generation Prius in late 2015.[1] TNGA platforms accommodate different vehicle sizes and also front-, rear- and all-wheel drive configurations.[2]

Toyota New Global Architecture
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2015–present
Chronology
Predecessor

Applications

TNGA-B (GA-B)

Replaces the B platform. Smaller than TNGA-C and offered in subcompact size with transverse engine and front- or all-wheel drive.[3][4]

Calendar years:

  • Toyota Yaris
  • Toyota GR Yaris

TNGA-C (GA-C)

Replaces the MC and New MC platforms. Offered in compact size with transverse engine and front- or all-wheel drive.

Calendar years:

  • Toyota Prius
  • Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
  • Toyota Prius Prime
  • Toyota C-HR
  • Toyota C-HR EV
  • Toyota IZOA
  • Toyota IZOA EV
  • Toyota Corolla sedan (Prestige model)
  • Toyota Corolla sedan (Sporty model)
  • Toyota Corolla hatchback
  • Toyota Corolla Touring
  • Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
  • Toyota Auris
  • Toyota Levin
  • Lexus UX

TNGA-K (GA-K)

Replaces the K platform. Larger than TNGA-C with transverse engine and front- or all-wheel drive.

Calendar years:

  • Toyota Camry
  • Daihatsu Altis
  • Toyota Avalon
  • Lexus ES
  • Toyota RAV4
  • Toyota Wildlander
  • Toyota Highlander
  • Toyota Harrier

TNGA-N (GA-N)

Replaces the N and New N platforms. Offered with longitudinal engine and rear- or all-wheel drive.

Calendar years:

  • Toyota Crown
  • Toyota Mirai

TNGA-L (GA-L)

The Global Architecture for Luxury vehicles is used on Lexus vehicles. Offered with longitudinal engine and rear- or all-wheel drive.

Calendar years:

  • Lexus LC
  • Lexus LS

e-TNGA

The e-TNGA is an electric car platform that will be applied to 10 dedicated models worldwide (including 6 global models) by early 2020. The six global models include:

  • Compact car (in collaboration with Suzuki and Daihatsu)
  • Mid-size crossover SUV
  • Mid-size sedan
  • Minivan
  • Mid-size SUV (in collaboration with Subaru)
  • Large SUV

The platform will enable offering various type and size of vehicles, different battery capacity and with front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or dual motor all-wheel drive. This vehicle architecture is partitioned into five modules. These are the front module, center module, rear module, battery and motor. Up to three versions of each module are in development, including three capacities for the lithium-ion battery.[28][29][30]

Daihatsu New Global Architecture

As Toyota owns 100% of Daihatsu since 2016, the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) is derived from TNGA and currently used exclusively in Daihatsu-produced kei cars and subcompact cars, some of which are sold with Toyota and Subaru badging.[31][32]

Calendar years:

  • Daihatsu Mira e:S
  • Toyota Pixis Epoch
  • Subaru Pleo Plus
  • Daihatsu Mira Tocot
  • Daihatsu Tanto
  • Daihatsu Tanto Custom
  • Subaru Chiffon
  • Subaru Chiffon Custom
  • Daihatsu Taft
  • Daihatsu Rocky
  • Toyota Raize

See also

References
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