5 Star Reviews for Toyota

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31,368 Total Reviews
Make Overview:

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.

User Reviews:

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  • 04 prius - 2004 Toyota Prius
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    love it, great car, milage is perfect, lots of zip, easy to drive too

  • awesome car. love to drive, JUST LOVE IT - 2004 Toyota Prius
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    i think very stylish, comfortable, roomy for the size of the car. very little outside noise when driving the car. great performance. have base model. very pleased with the options. great enough for our famile. just love it.

  • the best - 2004 Toyota Prius
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    the car is very comfortable to travel in,also it has a very smooth ride,the only problem i have seen is that when there is even a light rain you really need rain shields because of the water that runs in on the door panels,at the present time i use a small towel to put over the elec palels on each door to keep them dry...

  • toy4runnin - 2000 Toyota 4Runner
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    this truck is the best SUV on the market. styling is more truck-like than any other SUV. no minivan resemblence on this one unlike the others. reliability and durability beats everything on the market

  • Sequoia is great!!!!!!!!!! - 2004 Toyota Sequoia
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    Everything about this vehicle is great.For the price it is the best large SUV around.It blows away the Expedition and Tahoe.

  • Lovin it - 2004 Toyota Camry Solara
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    I bought the new convertable a couple of weeks ago and I am in love!! The style is wonderful and since my last auto was a Xterra SUV my gas bill is wonderful now!!!!!! It is fun to drive, everyone stops to ask questions about it and being at the beach I am having a blast with the top down... 37 and a convertable (mid-life crisis??)

  • Excellent ,Reliable, Comfortable - Dull? - 2000 Toyota Camry
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    Tied with Accord as best basic 4-door sedan in America. Extremely reliable and comfortable. This is you basic family car - those looking for excitement should look elsewhere.

  • Nice truck - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    Ive had it for 3 months and have taken it on a variety of different terrains. Its great off road, especially with the TRD package.

  • double cab 4wd - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    This has been a great little truck. It is easy to park. Has plenty of room for the kids. The 4wd is excellent. Its quiet on the road. The bed needs to be larger and it could use a little more power for towing.

  • 4wd double cab limited - 2004 Toyota Tacoma
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    I purchased a 2004 limited double cab 4wd for 24800. The off road capability is more than I expected, especially the low end torque in 4low. I am disappointed with the quality of the cruise control. The gas mileage is poor considering the size and weight of the truck. Overall I am very happy with my purchase. PS: the dealers have more room to work on the limiteds and stay away from the extra mile options $$$.

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