Toyota New Global Architecture 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. TNGA platforms accommodate different vehicle sizes and also front-, rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations. Replaces the MC and New MC platforms. Offered in compact size with transverse engine and front- or all-wheel-drive. Calendar years: Replaces the K platform. Larger than TNGA-C with transverse engine and front- or all-wheel-drive. Calendar years: Replaces the N and New N platforms. Calendar years: The rear-wheel drive Global Architecture for Luxury vehicles is used primarily
Luxury vehicle produced in North America (such as BMW Spartanburg) instead of the luxury marque's home country. Some of these models were not traditional SUVs based on light trucks, rather they are classified as crossovers using unibody constructions. SUVs from non-luxury brands had experienced a surge in popularity through early 2000s, causing the traditional luxury marques to follow. SUVs from the luxury marques grew at almost 40 percent to more than 430,000 vehicles, excluding SUV-only brands like Hummer and Land Rover, while luxury car sales in the U.S. during 2003 suffered a 1% decline, and non-luxury SUV sales were flat. By 2004,