Overview & Reviews
Toyota is a Japanese brand whose refined, well-designed vehicles have earned it a great deal of popularity. Toyotas also have a superb record for reliability and durability, which goes a long way toward justifying their typically high purchase prices. For buyers who plan on owning their new vehicles for a long time, the Toyota marque is a very compelling choice.
The automaker's name is a variation of the surname of its founder, Kiichiro Toyoda. After years of research, Toyoda unveiled his first prototype, the A1, in 1935, marking the birth of the Toyota Motor Corporation. The '40s witnessed the launch of additional passenger cars and even a pickup. By the end of the decade, the automaker had produced more than 100,000 vehicles.
Toyota grew bigger in the '50s and expanded its roster with a slew of new small cars. The company also unveiled the utilitarian BJ truck; this vehicle was the precursor to the Land Cruiser. By the end of the decade, Toyota had commenced exports to the U.S. with the establishment of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. The first Toyota to be sold on American shores was the Crown; it held the distinction of being the first Japanese car to be sold Stateside.
The '60s witnessed even more growth for the emerging juggernaut. Toyota introduced the Corolla, an immensely popular model that is still in production today. Vehicles like the home-market Publica, the 2000GT, Hiace and Miniace were also launched. The decade closed with Toyota reporting annual domestic sales of 1 million units; cumulative exports also reached 1 million.
Japanese-market cars like the Carina, Light Ace and Publica Starlet were launched during the 1970s. In the States, the Corolla grew in popularity and the Corona and Mk II models debuted as well. The successful Celica sports coupe was also rolled out and would remain in production for more than 30 years. Toyota's shadow had spread far beyond Japan by this point. The decade's oil crisis had made the manufacturer's compact, fuel-efficient models more popular than ever in the United States. By the time the '70s drew to a close, the automaker had exported more than 10 million vehicles.
Toyota expanded its presence in the U.S. market during the '80s, with the introduction of popular models like the 4Runner SUV and the MR2 sports car. The true high point of these years, though, was the birth of the Toyota Camry sedan. Originally known as the Celica Camry in Japan, the car went on to be a hit of phenomenal proportions, earning kudos as America's best-selling car of the year time and time again.
During the '90s, Toyota rolled out the Avalon full-size sedan and expanded its selection of SUVs with the compact RAV4. By the end of the decade, more than 100 million Toyota vehicles had been produced in Japan. The company also proved itself on the cutting edge of new technology with the rollout of the Prius, the world's first mass-produced hybrid. The car debuted in Japan in 1997; by 2001, the fuel-sipping sedan had made its way to American highways. Despite the presence of a growing number of competitors in its segment, the Prius continues to boast class-leading sales.
Toyota's current lineup is relatively extensive, including minivans, cars, trucks and SUVs. The brand remains extremely popular among savvy consumers who place a high value on quality and dependability.
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Best car i have ever purchased---LOVE IT !!!! - 2013 Toyota Prius
By lviars50 - February 4 - 1:58 pmI purchased the 2013 Toyota Prius 3 from Aaron M. salesman at Rusty Wallace Toyota in Morristown Tn...This dealership is highly recommend by me great people that really takes the time to make sure you get the exact car you have you heart set on...The Toyota Prius far exceeded my expectations....I love the way it drives and handles, plenty of room inside.. BEAUTIFUL exterior ... every where I go people go on about what a beautiful car I have purchased.. The fuel mileage is AWESOME...averaging 54.8 mpg ... If you HATE buying gas like I do I highly suggest you buy a Toyota Prius ...
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Great Vehicle! - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By BAIMOM - February 4 - 10:00 amThis is an excellent vehicle for those with young, active children or for those who travel. The ride is smooth and quiet and the spacious interior makes for an overall pleasant traveling experience. As for locally, the agility of such a large vehicle is incredible. I went from a Camry to a Sequoia without any problems in terms of handling.
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Review - 2003 Toyota Sequoia
By Jamess - February 4 - 10:00 amThis vehicle is great. It has a lot of room and power. There is plenty of cargo space and it is just awesome.
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LEGROOM!! - 2004 Toyota Matrix
By SMAR - February 4 - 10:00 amI love everything about this car. I have never been so happy with a car. Even traded my Tundra. I am 6 foot tall and the space and headroom is great. Getting in and out of the car for me is easy. I have one big problem though. My left leg cannot straighten out because it hits the wheelwell! It is starting to affect me because I have to sit crooked, and my left foot and leg are getting sore because it butts-up against the plastic! There is no comfortable spot to rest it my leg. I am physically fit and the last thing I wanted to do was complain about the coolest car I ever owned and a Toyota. Does anyone else know what I am talking about?
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ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY CAR!!! - 2002 Toyota Sequoia
By Queen Victoria - February 4 - 10:00 amIt is very liberating and comfortable to drive. I love how roomy the inside is. Its also very dependable and have never had a problem with it EVER!!! I feel very safe in my Sequoia and I know my 3 year old and 15 month old are safe as well. I recommend it to everyone with or without children.
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Good Solid Truck - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
By polar bear - February 4 - 10:00 amBought this truck this summer and thus far Im very happy with it. Solid, reliable and well engineered truck. For my purposes, the 2.4 litre engine is just fine. Ive used it to haul lumber and other loads of junk to the dump. Gas mileage has been consistently at 23 mpg in city driving. Havent taken any highway trips yet. Highly recommend this truck.
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Resale value sells cars - 2003 Toyota Tacoma
By Troy2 - February 4 - 10:00 amWe looked at the Subaru Baja and Nissan Frontier as well as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. At initial impression of ride and interior, we both liked the Ford and Subaru better, but chose the Toyota because of its historically high resale value. Interior cloth that does not seem as durable or nice as our 1998 model. Both were SR5 models, Im assuming it was some cost cutting by Toyota.
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hot rod performance in an SUV? - 2004 Toyota 4Runner
By J.Weaver - February 4 - 10:00 amI test drove a ton of other suvs in this class,(durango, explorer, cherokee, range rover, tahoe, etc...) none came even close to the performance, reliability, qaulity, handling or overall satisfaction level for me. Same goes for the Dealership that helped me find the perfect car and get a fair price! (Hanover Toyota)
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2003 Camry XLE - 2003 Toyota Camry
By Lurich Michael - February 4 - 10:00 amVery Reliable Car, I love the interior and the sparkling alloy wheels
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Wonderful! - 2004 Toyota Camry
By Larry from Virginia - February 4 - 10:00 amThis is my second Camry and it is wonderful!! Not only a quality, reliable vehicle, but a great value as well.
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