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Toyota Motor Corporation
Native name
トヨタ自動車株式会社
Toyota Jidosha KK
Company typePublic (K.K.)
ISINJP3633400001
IndustryAutomotive
FoundedAugust 28, 1937; 87 years ago (1937-08-28)
FounderKiichiro Toyoda
Headquarters,
USA
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Akio Toyoda (Chairman)

Shigeru Hayakawa (Vice Chairman)

Koji Sato (President & CEO)

Simon Humphries (Chief Designer)
ProductsAutomobiles, luxury vehicles, commercial vehicles, engines
Production output
Increase 16,985,870 units (CY 2015)[1]
ServicesBanking, financing, leasing
RevenueIncrease ¥28.40 trillion (2016)[2]
Increase ¥2.85 trillion (2016)[2]
Increase ¥2.31 trillion (2016)[2]
Total assetsIncrease ¥47.42 trillion (2016)[2]
Total equityIncrease ¥17.22 trillion (2016)[2]
Owner
Number of employees
364,445 (2017)[4]
Divisions
Subsidiaries545[5]
Websiteglobal.toyota

Toyota Motor Corporation (Japanese: トヨタ自動車株式会社, Hepburn: Toyota Jidōsha KK, IPA: [toꜜjota], English: /tɔɪˈtə/) (TYO: 7203.T) (NYSE: TM) (LSE: TYT) is an Japanese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi. Japan. It was founded by Eiji Toyoda. It is based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. Toyota provides financial services and works with many other kinds of business as well. It makes cars and trucks under the brand names Toyota, Hino Truck, Scion and Lexus. The company owns most of Daihatsu. Toyota automobiles are well known for lasting a very long time. Their North American headquarters are in Plano, Texas. The Calty Design Center, a place where Toyota cars are designed is in Newport Beach, California and there is a factory in Georgetown, Kentucky. 1935

Another factory that was run by both Toyota and General Motors is in Fremont, California. It was called "NUMMI," or New United Motor Manufacturing Incorporated, but is now owned by Tesla Motors to make their electric vehicles.

Toyota was started in 1933 as "Toyoda," a maker of textile-weaving machines. Toyota's premier US dealer for Toyota automobiles was established in San Diego, CA as Rose Toyota, later named Toyota San Diego. Their telephone number is 619-280-4100. It is one of the most successful dealers on the west coast.

Founder Eiji Toyoda died on September 17, 2013 from natural causes at the age of 100.

Toyota operated Scion. It founded Scion in 2003. Toyota decided to close down Scion in August 2016.

Toyota founded Lexus in 1989 as its luxury division.

Current production vehicles

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Passenger cars

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Body style Model Current generation Vehicle description
Image Name(s) Introduction

(cal. year)

Model code Introduction

(cal. year)

Main markets
Sedan Avalon 1994 XX50 2018 China Full-size sedan mainly produced and marketed in North America (until 2022) and China. Hybrid powertrain is available.
Belta 2005 (nameplate) 2021 Africa Subcompact sedan (B-segment), rebadged Suzuki Ciaz. Previously, the Belta nameplate was used for the Japanese market Vios/Yaris sedan.
bZ3 2022 EA10 2022 China Battery electric compact sedan co-developed with BYD.
Camry 1982 XV80 2023 Global Mid-size sedan (D-segment) marketed globally. Hybrid powertrain is standard/optional.
Century 1967 G60 2018 Japan Traditional luxury flagship sedan, mainly marketed in Japan. Hybrid powertrain is standard.

Corolla 1966 E210 2018 Global Compact sedan (C-segment) marketed globally. Traditionally the best-selling Toyota model worldwide. The Prestige model has been marketed in Europe, Asia (except Japan) and South America, while the Sporty model has been marketed in North America, Australasia, and China (as the Levin). Marketed in short wheelbase version in Japan. Marketed in Southeast Asia and Taiwan as the Corolla Altis. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
Allion 2021 2021 China Long-wheelbase versions of the Corolla for the Chinese market. The Allion is a reused nameplate from the Japanese-market compact sedan.
Levin GT
Crown 1955 S230/232 (sedan) 2023 Japan, China Rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan available in hybrid and fuel cell hydrogen powertrains.
S235 (crossover) 2022 Japan, North America and others All-wheel-drive luxury crossover sedan marketed in Japan and North America. Oldest Toyota passenger car nameplate still in use. Hybrid powertrain is standard.
Mirai 2014 JPD20 2020 Global Fuel-cell/hydrogen executive sedan.
Prius 1997 XW60 2022 Global Hybrid/plug-in hybrid compact liftback (C-segment). The first mass-marketed hybrid electric car.

Vios/

Yaris

2002 XP150
AC100
2013
2022
Emerging markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America Subcompact sedan (B-segment) produced primarily for emerging markets. The Vios nameplate is used in China, Taiwan and Southeast Asian countries, while the Yaris nameplate is used in China, India, Middle East, Latin America, and Thailand (as the Yaris Ativ).
Hatchback Agya/

Wigo

2013 A350 2023 Southeast Asia and others City car developed by Daihatsu for emerging markets, rebadged Daihatsu Ayla.
Aqua 2011 XP210 2021 Japan Hybrid-only subcompact hatchback (B-segment). First generation was marketed as the Prius c overseas.
Corolla 1966 E210 2018 Global Compact hatchback (C-segment). Successor to the Auris. Called the Corolla Sport in Japan. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
GR Corolla 2022 2022 Global High-performance variant of the Corolla hatchback (E210).
Glanza/

Starlet

2019 2022 India and Africa Subcompact hatchback (B-segment) developed and manufactured by Suzuki, primarily marketed in India (as Glanza) and Africa (as Starlet). Rebadged Suzuki Baleno.
Vitz 1998 (nameplate) 2023 Africa City car (A-segment) developed by Suzuki for emerging markets, rebadged Suzuki Celerio.
Yaris (XP150) 2013 XP150 2013 Emerging markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America Subcompact hatchback (B-segment) produced primarily for emerging markets. Hatchback version of the Vios.
Yaris (XP210) 1999 XP210 2020 Japan, Europe and Australasia Subcompact hatchback (B-segment) produced primarily for developed markets. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
GR Yaris 2020 Global (except North America) High-performance, three-door version of the Yaris (XP210), mass-produced as a homologation model for the FIA World Rally Championship.
Station wagon Corolla 1966 E160 2012 Japan Station wagon version of the E160 Corolla, continues to be sold as the Corolla Fielder alongside the E210 Corolla Touring in Japan.
E210 2018 Europe and Japan Station wagon version of the Corolla, primarily marketed in Europe and Japan. Marketed with a short-wheelbase in Japan. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
Crossover SUV Aygo X 2022 AB70 2022 Europe Crossover city car (A-segment) for the European market, based on the Yaris platform.
bZ3C 2024 EA11 2024 China Battery electric crossover SUV co-developed with BYD and FAW.
bZ3X 2024 EG10 2024 China Battery electric compact crossover SUV co-developed with GAC.
bZ4X 2022 EA10 2022 Global Battery electric compact crossover SUV.
C-HR+ 2025 2025 Global Battery electric compact crossover SUV.
C-HR 2016 AX20 2023 Global (except North America) Compact crossover based on the GA-C platform.
Century SUV 2023 G70 2023 Japan SUV variation of the Century based on the GA-K platform. Plug-in hybrid powertrain is standard.
Corolla Cross 2020 XG10 2020 Global Compact crossover based on the Corolla platform. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
Alt= Frontlander 2021 2021 China Rebadged Corolla Cross for China produced by GAC Toyota.
Alt= Crown Estate/Signia 1955 (Crown nameplate) S238 2023 North America and Japan All-wheel-drive mid-size crossover available in hybrid powertrain, successor to the Venza in North America.
Crown Sport S236 2023 Japan All-wheel-drive mid-size crossover available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
Grand Highlander 2023 AS10 2023 North America Mid-size crossover primarily marketed in North America as a larger variation of the Highlander. Third-row seating is standard. Hybrid powertrain is optional.

Harrier
Venza
1997
2008
XU80 2020 Japan, China and others
North America and China
Mid-size crossover, built on the same platform as the RAV4. Marketed as the Venza in North America and China, prior to the XU80 model both were different models. Hybrid powertrain is optional (standard for the Venza).
Highlander/

Kluger/ Crown Kluger

2000 XU70 2019 North America, Australasia and others Mid-size crossover primarily marketed in North America, Australasia and China. Third-row seating is standard. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
Raize 2019 A200 2019 Japan, Southeast Asia and others Subcompact crossover developed by Daihatsu, primarily marketed in Japan and Indonesia. Rebadged A200 series Daihatsu Rocky. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
RAV4 1994 XA50 2018 Global Compact crossover marketed globally. Traditionally the best-selling Toyota SUV. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains are optional.
Wildlander 2020 2020 China Rebadged RAV4 for China produced by GAC Toyota. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid option available.
Rush 2006 F800/

F850

2017 Southeast Asia and others Rear-wheel-drive mini SUV developed by Daihatsu for the Indonesian market. Rebadged Daihatsu Terios. Primarily marketed in Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Africa. Third-row seating is standard in most markets, and optional in some markets.
Urban Cruiser (BEV) 2008 (nameplate) 2024 Europe, India Battery electric subcompact crossover developed by Suzuki, rebadged Suzuki e Vitara.
Urban Cruiser / Urban Cruiser Hyryder YM 2022 India, Middle East and Africa Subcompact crossover developed by Suzuki, rebadged Suzuki Grand Vitara. Primarily marketed in India (as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder) and Africa. Mild hybrid and full hybrid powertrains are available.
Urban Cruiser Taisor / Starlet Cross 2024 India and Africa Subcompact crossover developed by Suzuki, rebadged Suzuki Fronx. Mild hybrid powertrain is available.
Yaris Cross 2020 XP210 2020 Japan, Europe, Australasia and others Subcompact crossover based on the Yaris platform, primarily marketed in Europe, Japan, and Australasia. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
AC200 2023 Southeast Asia and others Subcompact crossover based on the DNGA platform, marketed in Indonesia and others. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
Body-on-frame SUV 4Runner 1984 N500 2024 Americas and others Body-on-frame mid-size SUV based on the Tacoma, marketed primarily in North America. Third-row seating is optional.
Fortuner/

SW4

2005 AN150/

AN160

2015 Global (except Japan, Europe, China and North America) Body-on-frame mid-size SUV based on the Hilux, marketed globally except in Europe, North America, Japan, China, and others. Third-row seating is standard in many markets, and optional in some markets.
Land Cruiser 70 1951 J70 1984 Japan, Middle East, Africa and Australasia Full-size body-on-frame SUV. The oldest continuing Toyota nameplate. The J70 is an off-road oriented model produced with minimal changes since 1984.
Land Cruiser 300 J300 2021 Global (except Europe and North America)
Land Cruiser Prado/250 1984 J250 2023 Global Mid-size body-on-frame SUV, smaller than the full-size Land Cruiser.
Sequoia 2001 XK80 2022 North America and others Full-size body-on-frame SUV based on the Tundra. Primarily marketed in North America. Hybrid powertrain and third-row seating are standard.
MPV/

minivan

Alphard 2002 AH40 2023 Asia Minivans with rear sliding doors developed for the Japanese market and marketed throughout Asia. Third-row seating is standard. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
Vellfire/

Crown Vellfire

2008
Avanza 2003 W100 2021 Southeast Asia and Latin America Compact MPV developed by Daihatsu for the Indonesian market and marketed throughout emerging markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Third-row seating is standard in most markets, and optional in some markets. Veloz is the upmarket equivalent of the Avanza, which became its own model in 2021.
Veloz 2021 W100/

W150

2021 Southeast Asia and Middle East
Calya 2016 B400 2016 Indonesia Three-row mini MPV developed by Daihatsu and marketed exclusively in the Indonesian market. Third-row seating is standard.
Innova 2004 AN140 2015 Southeast Asia, India and others Second-generation Innova, a rear-wheel-drive, body-on-frame mid-size MPV marketed throughout emerging markets in Asia. Third-row seating is standard.
AG10 2022 Third-generation Innova, a front-wheel-drive mid-size MPV, marketed as the Kijang Innova Zenix in Indonesia and as the Innova Hycross in India. Third-row seating is standard. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
Noah 2001 R90 2022 Japan and others Minivans with rear sliding doors developed for the Japanese market and also marketed in limited Asian markets. Third-row seating is standard. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
Voxy
HiAce Commuter/

Grandia/ Premio

2019 H300 2019 Asia-Pacific Passenger van version of the H300 series HiAce.
ProAce Verso 2017 2017 Europe Passenger van version of the ProAce. Electric powertrain is optional.
ProAce City Verso 2019 2019 Europe Passenger van version of the ProAce City. Electric powertrain is optional.
Roomy 2016 M900 2016 Japan Two-row mini MPV with rear sliding doors developed by Daihatsu. Marketed in Japan. Rebadged Daihatsu Thor. Also marketed under "Tank" nameplate until September 2020.
Rumion 2021 2021 India and Africa Three-row compact MPV developed and manufactured by Suzuki, primarily marketed in Africa. Rebadged Suzuki Ertiga.
Sienna 1997 XL40 2020 North America, China and others Full-size minivan with rear sliding doors developed for the North American market. Third-row seating and hybrid powertrain are standard.
Sienta 2003 XP210 2022 Japan and Southeast Asia Mini MPV with rear sliding doors developed for the Japanese market and marketed in several Asian markets. Third-row seating is optional. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
Sports car GR86 2012 ZN8 2021 Global Two-door, rear-wheel-drive 2+2 sports car jointly developed with Subaru alongside the near-identical Subaru BRZ. Marketed under Gazoo Racing branding since 2021.
Supra 1978 J29 2019 Global Two-door, two-seater rear-wheel-drive sports car jointly developed with BMW alongside the BMW Z4 (G29). Marketed under Gazoo Racing branding.
Kei car COMS 2000 2012 Japan Single-seater battery electric microcar developed by Toyota Auto Body.
Copen GR Sport 2019 LA400 2019 Japan Kei roadster developed by Daihatsu. Rebadged Daihatsu Copen GR Sport.
Pixis Epoch 2011 LA350 2017 Japan Kei hatchback developed by Daihatsu. Rebadged LA350 series Daihatsu Mira e:S.

Commercial vehicles

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Body style Model Current generation Vehicle description
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Model code Introduction

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Main markets
Van HiAce 1967 H200 2004 Japan and Southeast Asia Cab over van with rear sliding doors mainly marketed in Asia-Pacific and Africa. Available in many configurations, including short-wheelbase, long-wheelbase, wide super-long wheelbase, blind van, window van, low-roof, high-roof, etc. Other names include Commuter, RegiusAce, KDH, Quantum, and Ventury.
H300 2019 Global (except Japan, Europe and North America) Successor to the H200 series HiAce. Passenger version is also available as the Commuter, Grandia and Premio.
ProAce 2013 2016 Europe Medium van manufactured by Stellantis, marketed in Europe. Rebadged Citroën Jumpy. Passenger-oriented version is available as the ProAce Verso. Battery electric powertrain is optional.
ProAce City 2019 2019 Europe Compact van/leisure activity van manufactured by Stellantis, marketed in Europe. Rebadged Citroën Berlingo. Passenger-oriented version is available as the ProAce City Verso. Battery electric powertrain is optional.
ProAce Max 2023 2023 Europe Large van manufactured by Stellantis, marketed in Europe. Rebadged Fiat Ducato. Battery electric powertrain is optional.
Probox 2002 XP160 2002 Japan Station wagon commercial van for the Japanese market. Successor to the Corolla/Caldina van.
TownAce/

LiteAce

1976 S400 2008 Japan, emerging markets in Asia and Latin America Cab over compact van with rear sliding doors developed by Daihatsu. Rebadged Daihatsu Gran Max.
Pickup

truck

Hilux 1968 AN120 2015 Global (except Canada and the United States) Mid-size pickup truck marketed globally except Canada and the United States. Available in single cab, space cab, and double cab configurations.
Hilux Champ/Stout/Rangga / Tamaraw 2023 AN110/

120

2023 Global emerging markets Compact pickup truck or chassis cab.
Land Cruiser (J70) 1951 J70 1984 Japan, Middle East, Africa and Australasia Pickup version of the J70 series Land Cruiser.
Tacoma 1995 N400 2023 North America and others Mid-size pickup truck developed for the North American market. Available in single cab, space cab, and double cab configurations.
Tundra 2000 XK70 2021 North America and others Full-size pickup truck developed for the North American market. Available in CrewMax, and double cab configurations. Hybrid powertrain is optional.
TownAce/

LiteAce

1976 S400 2008 Japan, emerging markets in Asia and Latin America Cab over compact basic pickup truck developed by Daihatsu. Rebadged Daihatsu Gran Max.
Kei truck Pixis Truck 2011 S500 2014 Japan Cab over kei pickup truck developed by Daihatsu. Rebadged S500 series Daihatsu Hijet Truck.
Pixis Van 2011 S700 2021 Japan Cab over kei van with rear sliding doors developed by Daihatsu. Rebadged Daihatsu Hijet Cargo.
Cabover truck Dyna 1959 2011 Global Light to medium-duty cab over truck for commercial use jointly developed with Hino.
Bus Coaster 1969 B60/B70 2017 Global Single-decker bus. Available in three configurations; standard wheelbase configuration, long wheelbase configuration and a school bus configuration.
Sora 2018 ZBC-MUM1NAE 2018 Japan Fuel-cell/hydrogen single-decker transit bus, jointly developed with Hino Motors.
Taxi JPN Taxi 2017 NTP10 2017 Japan and others Hybrid mini MPV with rear left sliding door developed for the Japanese market for taxi use. Based on the second-generation Sienta platform.

References

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  1. "TMC Announces Results for December 2015 and CY2015" (Press release). Japan: Toyota Motor Corporation. January 28, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Consolidated Results for FY2013 (April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013)" (PDF). Global website (Press release). Toyota Motor Corporation. May 8, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2013. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Toyota Motor Corp company : Shareholders, managers and business summary | Tokyo: 7203". 4-Traders. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  4. "Toyota Motor". Fortune. Archived from the original on 2019-04-11. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
  5. "FORM 20-F" (PDF) (Press release). US: Toyota. March 31, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014.

Other websites

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