Toyota Research & Reviews

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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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  • Excellent reliability - 2003 Toyota Corolla
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    I am the original owner of this car, I used to drive 1000 miles + per month in this car for about 2 years. I have not had one thing need maintenance, it is even on the original AC coolant. The only problems have been from other people dinging my car. Everything in the car still works great, just needs a tune up to improve power. With regular oil services and tire rotations, I have never had this car in any shop at all. Great purchase for reliability.

  • X-Dodge Owner Not Looking Back - 2011 Toyota Sienna
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    Previously owned 3 Grand Caravans. The first thing we noticed about the Sienna was the smooth and quiet ride, wow! The fit and finish are beautiful/sporty with a bit of "Swagger"! The gas mileage is good for a vehicle of this size and power. U-turns in tight spaces are no longer a problem. This van has the best turning radius of any weve owned! Another nice touch is the rear windows wiper blade. It is placed at the top of window, hidden under the rear "spoiler". Since two of our three children are now in their teens it is very nice that the cabin is so roomy. The whole family is pleased with this van.

  • No Regret - 2007 Toyota 4Runner
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    I narrowed my SUV search to the Toyota 4Runner, the Nissan Pathfinder and the Nissan XTerra. I chose the 4Runner because of comfort of driving and historical reliability. The 4Runner, despite being on a truck frame, delivers an exceptional ride. Its quiet and tight. You can just tell that it has 150 to 200K miles of driving in it. Although it was a little more expensive than the Nissans, I think it was well worth it.

  • Bullet Proof!! - 1996 Toyota 4Runner
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    I have almost 140,000 miles on my 4Runner. The only repairs have been to replace the rear wheel bearing seals at 90,000 miles. Other than that it, has been routine maintenance. I am averaging over 40,000 miles per set of tires, and even put 90,000 miles on it before replacing the timing belt. I have replaced the front pads only twice, and the rear shoes only once. This thing is bullet proof and still looks brand new!!

  • 4RUnner - 1996 Toyota 4Runner
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    Excellent vehicle. Most reliable truck I have ever owned. Currently at 102000 miles and only have needed to do regular maintenance. Ride is what one would expect from a truck with such ground clearance. Exterior remains exceptional and interior is of good quality with only a few ergonomic issues. Would certainly buy another 4 Runner.

  • Very Little if any Problems - 1993 Toyota Camry
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    Ive been a proud owner of mine for since this last March, and I havent had any problems whatsoever. Ive done the normal general maintenence, oil change, undercoating, blah blah. The most recent problem was a CV Shaft replacement, and that was taken care of before I bought it. Ive no major complaints about the car overall, its a nice quiet ride, when Im not blasting that Dolby Surround Sound system ;) and it handles extremely well. Gas mileage is what I expected from a Toyota, very good.

  • Great Car! - 1999 Toyota Camry Solara
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    This is a great car! The interior is comfortable, nice leather, Fast, good stock jbl speakers, sun roof good, ac works great, What happened to the keyless Trunk pop? Only looking to sell to get a 2002 left over 0 finance.

  • 4runner - 1997 Toyota 4Runner
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    In 75,000 mi have only had to buy tires and do the 60,000 mi maintenance(timing belt, plugs, etc.). Otherwise noservice was needed except the oil & filter changes. Have some problems with the trailer lighting hook up module and have had it replaced three times.

  • Great Vehicle, not sure about dealer... - 2001 Toyota Highlander
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    Great vehicle. Chose a FWD V6 model in granite blue, well-equipped but not "loaded". Only problem was a salesman who was clueless beyond belief. The price went up after we ordered, and we could never get a straight story on where the vehicle was or when we were getting it ("on a ship, on a train, on a truck, on a train..."). When we finally got it, we loved it. Only quality problem is an air leak around side rear window that 2 visits to the dealership still havent fixed. Also,when rear windows are open (even slightly), it sounds like were riding in a helicopter. Dealer said "theyre all like that...close the windows and turn up the AC!"

  • Big guy little car - 2009 Toyota Corolla
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    Im 63, 50 and fit into a 40 mpg car! This is an amazing little car. Great ride good power a little touchy on the steering. The overall feel is solid. I drive 13 hours at a stretch for days at a time that puts a lot of demands for comfort on a vehicle, the 09 Corolla passes with flying colors. And it passes the gas stations as well. I found the Corolla to be quieter than the Civic and Sentra with a better solid feel. After much research I also found that the factory check ups listed in your owners manual were much less with the Corolla than the Civic. What can I say, I LOVE this little car!!

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