Toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation (Japanese: トヨタ自動車株式会社, Hepburn: Toyota Jidōsha KK, IPA: [toꜜjota], English: /tɔɪˈoʊtə/) (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.
Scion
[change | change source]Toyota operated Scion. It founded Scion in 2003. Toyota decided to close down Scion in August 2016.
Lexus
[change | change source]Toyota founded Lexus in 1989 as its luxury division.
Models
[change | change source]Current production vehicles
[change | change source]Passenger cars
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Model code | Introduction
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Avalon | 1994 | XX50 | 2018 | China | Full-size sedan mainly produced and marketed in North America (until 2022) and China. Hybrid powertrain is available. |
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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. | ||
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bZ3 | 2022 | EA10 | 2022 | China | Battery electric compact sedan co-developed with BYD. | |
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Camry | 1982 | XV80 | 2023 | Global | Mid-size sedan (D-segment) marketed globally. Hybrid powertrain is standard/optional. | |
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Century | 1967 | G60 | 2018 | Japan | Traditional luxury flagship sedan, mainly marketed in Japan. Hybrid powertrain is standard. | |
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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. | |
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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. | ||
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Crown | 1955 | S230/232 (sedan) | 2023 | Japan, China | Rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan available in hybrid and fuel cell hydrogen powertrains. | |
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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. | |||
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Mirai | 2014 | JPD20 | 2020 | Global | Fuel-cell/hydrogen executive sedan. | |
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Prius | 1997 | XW60 | 2022 | Global | Hybrid/plug-in hybrid compact liftback (C-segment). The first mass-marketed hybrid electric car. | |
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Vios/ | 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). | |
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Agya/ | 2013 | A350 | 2023 | Southeast Asia and others | City car developed by Daihatsu for emerging markets, rebadged Daihatsu Ayla. |
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Aqua | 2011 | XP210 | 2021 | Japan | Hybrid-only subcompact hatchback (B-segment). First generation was marketed as the Prius c overseas. | |
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Corolla | 1966 | E210 | 2018 | Global | Compact hatchback (C-segment). Successor to the Auris. Called the Corolla Sport in Japan. Hybrid powertrain is optional. | |
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GR Corolla | 2022 | 2022 | Global | High-performance variant of the Corolla hatchback (E210). | ||
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Glanza/ | 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. | |||
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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. | |
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Yaris (XP210) | 1999 | XP210 | 2020 | Japan, Europe and Australasia | Subcompact hatchback (B-segment) produced primarily for developed markets. Hybrid powertrain is optional. | |
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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. | |||
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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. |
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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. | |||
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Aygo X | 2022 | AB70 | 2022 | Europe | Crossover city car (A-segment) for the European market, based on the Yaris platform. |
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bZ3C | 2024 | EA11 | 2024 | China | Battery electric crossover SUV co-developed with BYD and FAW. | |
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bZ3X | 2024 | EG10 | 2024 | China | Battery electric compact crossover SUV co-developed with GAC. | |
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bZ4X | 2022 | EA10 | 2022 | Global | Battery electric compact crossover SUV. | |
C-HR+ | 2025 | 2025 | Global | Battery electric compact crossover SUV. | |||
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C-HR | 2016 | AX20 | 2023 | Global (except North America) | Compact crossover based on the GA-C platform. | |
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Century SUV | 2023 | G70 | 2023 | Japan | SUV variation of the Century based on the GA-K platform. Plug-in hybrid powertrain is standard. | |
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Corolla Cross | 2020 | XG10 | 2020 | Global | Compact crossover based on the Corolla platform. Hybrid powertrain is optional. | |
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Frontlander | 2021 | 2021 | China | Rebadged Corolla Cross for China produced by GAC Toyota. | ||
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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. | |
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Crown Sport | S236 | 2023 | Japan | All-wheel-drive mid-size crossover available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. | ||
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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. | |
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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). | |
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Highlander/ | 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. | |
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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. | |
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RAV4 | 1994 | XA50 | 2018 | Global | Compact crossover marketed globally. Traditionally the best-selling Toyota SUV. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains are optional. | |
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Wildlander | 2020 | 2020 | China | Rebadged RAV4 for China produced by GAC Toyota. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid option available. | ||
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Rush | 2006 | F800/ | 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. | |
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Urban Cruiser (BEV) | 2008 (nameplate) | 2024 | Europe, India | Battery electric subcompact crossover developed by Suzuki, rebadged Suzuki e Vitara. | ||
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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. | ||||
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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. | |
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AC200 | 2023 | Southeast Asia and others | Subcompact crossover based on the DNGA platform, marketed in Indonesia and others. Hybrid powertrain is optional. | |||
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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. |
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Fortuner/ | 2005 | AN150/ | 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. | |
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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. | |
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Land Cruiser 300 | J300 | 2021 | Global (except Europe and North America) | |||
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Land Cruiser Prado/250 | 1984 | J250 | 2023 | Global | Mid-size body-on-frame SUV, smaller than the full-size Land Cruiser. | |
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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. | |
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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. |
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Vellfire/ | 2008 | |||||
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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. | |
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Veloz | 2021 | W100/ | 2021 | Southeast Asia and Middle East | ||
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Calya | 2016 | B400 | 2016 | Indonesia | Three-row mini MPV developed by Daihatsu and marketed exclusively in the Indonesian market. Third-row seating is standard. | |
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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. | |
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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. | ||||
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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. | |
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HiAce Commuter/ | 2019 | H300 | 2019 | Asia-Pacific | Passenger van version of the H300 series HiAce. | |
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ProAce Verso | 2017 | 2017 | Europe | Passenger van version of the ProAce. Electric powertrain is optional. | ||
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ProAce City Verso | 2019 | 2019 | Europe | Passenger van version of the ProAce City. Electric powertrain is optional. | ||
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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. | |
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Rumion | 2021 | 2021 | India and Africa | Three-row compact MPV developed and manufactured by Suzuki, primarily marketed in Africa. Rebadged Suzuki Ertiga. | ||
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. |
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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. | |
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COMS | 2000 | 2012 | Japan | Single-seater battery electric microcar developed by Toyota Auto Body. | |
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Copen GR Sport | 2019 | LA400 | 2019 | Japan | Kei roadster developed by Daihatsu. Rebadged Daihatsu Copen GR Sport. | |
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Pixis Epoch | 2011 | LA350 | 2017 | Japan | Kei hatchback developed by Daihatsu. Rebadged LA350 series Daihatsu Mira e:S. |
Commercial vehicles
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Image | Name(s) | Introduction
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Model code | Introduction
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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. |
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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. | |||
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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. | ||
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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. | ||
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ProAce Max | 2023 | 2023 | Europe | Large van manufactured by Stellantis, marketed in Europe. Rebadged Fiat Ducato. Battery electric powertrain is optional. | ||
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Probox | 2002 | XP160 | 2002 | Japan | Station wagon commercial van for the Japanese market. Successor to the Corolla/Caldina van. | |
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TownAce/ | 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. | |
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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. |
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Hilux Champ/Stout/Rangga / Tamaraw | 2023 | AN110/ | 2023 | Global emerging markets | Compact pickup truck or chassis cab. | |
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Land Cruiser (J70) | 1951 | J70 | 1984 | Japan, Middle East, Africa and Australasia | Pickup version of the J70 series Land Cruiser. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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TownAce/ | 1976 | S400 | 2008 | Japan, emerging markets in Asia and Latin America | Cab over compact basic pickup truck developed by Daihatsu. Rebadged Daihatsu Gran Max. | |
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Pixis Truck | 2011 | S500 | 2014 | Japan | Cab over kei pickup truck developed by Daihatsu. Rebadged S500 series Daihatsu Hijet Truck. |
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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. | ||
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Coaster | 1969 | B60/B70 | 2017 | Global | Single-decker bus. Available in three configurations; standard wheelbase configuration, long wheelbase configuration and a school bus configuration. |
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Sora | 2018 | ZBC-MUM1NAE | 2018 | Japan | Fuel-cell/hydrogen single-decker transit bus, jointly developed with Hino Motors. | |
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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
[change | change source]- ↑ "TMC Announces Results for December 2015 and CY2015" (Press release). Japan: Toyota Motor Corporation. January 28, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ 2.0 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Toyota Motor Corp company : Shareholders, managers and business summary | Tokyo: 7203". 4-Traders. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Toyota Motor". Fortune. Archived from the original on 2019-04-11. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
- ↑ "FORM 20-F" (PDF) (Press release). US: Toyota. March 31, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
Other websites
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