The company's products quickly conquered the market. Already in 1957, the company delivered a car

1962 is known for the production of the millionth car under this brand. And already in 1963, the first Toyota car was produced outside the country (in Australia).

The company's further development is proceeding at an accelerated pace. New brands of Toyota cars appear on the market almost every year.

In 1966, one of the most popular cars of this manufacturer- Toyota Camry.

1969 was a landmark year for the company. This year, the company's sales reached one million cars in 12 months, sold at domestic market countries. In addition, in the same year, the millionth Toyota car was exported.

In 1970, the company released the Toyota Celica for a younger buyer.

Thanks to the popularity of its products and high sales volumes, Toyota continued to make a profit even after the international oil crisis in 1974. Cars of this brand are distinguished by high quality and a minimum number of defects. In production it is achieved high level labor productivity. Calculations carried out in the late 80s revealed that here, for each company employee, there were several times more cars produced than at competing enterprises. Such indicators interested competitors who sought to find out the “secret” of the plant.

Also in 1979, Eiji Toyoda became chairman of the board of directors. Under his leadership, negotiations began with General Motors about working together companies. The result was the formation of New United Motor Manufacturing Incorporated (NUMMI), which began producing cars in Europe using the Japanese system.

In the 90s, the share of Toyota cars in the markets of Europe, America, India and Asia increased significantly. At the same time, the model range also increased.

All Toyota brands

Throughout its history, the company has produced more than 200 car models. Many models have several generations. All Toyota brands are presented below:

car model
Allion
Alphard
Altezza
Altezza Wagon		Land Cruiser Cygnus
Aristo		Land Cruiser Prado
Aurion
Avalon		Lexus RX400h (HSD)
Avensis
		Mark II Wagon Blit
		Mark II Wagon Qualis
	Crown Royal Saloon
Camry Gracia Wagon

Features of the models

Toyota SA, unlike its predecessors, already had a four-cylinder engine. Has been installed independent suspension. The overall design looked more like modern models. It can be compared to the Volkswagen Beetle, which in its properties is similar to the properties of the Toyota brand.

Characteristics of the model released and exported to the USA in 1957 Toyota Crown differed from previously released models. They were equipped with a 1.5 liter engine.

The SF car model was more different from previous ones powerful engine(27 hp more).

With rising gas prices in the 70s, the company switched to producing small cars.

Modern Toyota models

New Toyota brands can be divided by type:

• Among the sedans, the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Camry stand out.
• Toyota Prius hatchback.
• SUVs Toyota Land Cruiser.
• Crossovers Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander.
• Minivan Toyota Alphard.
• Pickup
• Toyota minibus Hiace.

All Toyota brands are distinguished by time-tested comfort and quality.

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is the world's largest Japanese automobile manufacturing corporation, which is part of the Toyota financial and industrial group.

First Toyota car appeared in 1936 and was called Model AA. The history of the company began back in 1935, then at the Toyoda Automatic Loom Works plant, which was engaged in the creation of machines for the textile industry, it was decided to create its own department for the production of cars using American technology. But already in 1937, the automobile department separated from the plant and became separate company, who received Toyota name Motor Co., Ltd.

During World War II, the company primarily produced trucks for the Japanese army. First a car V post-war years was released in 1947, it was called Model SA. In 1950, the company experienced a severe financial crisis and the only strike of its workers. After this, it was decided to restructure the company, as a result of which Toyota Motor Sales appeared, a subsidiary company that was engaged in the sale of products.

In 1952, when the company began its dawn period (extensive research was carried out, the development of its own designs, and the expansion of the car model range), the creator of Toyota, Kiichiro Toyoda, died. During this period, the company's management sets itself a high goal and creates legendary SUV Land Cruiser, which was released in 1954. Two years later, the Crown model was released and was first exported to the United States in 1957. The experience turned out to be very successful, and the company’s management set a goal: to organize the supply of its cars to all parts of the world. And by the mid-1960s, cars Toyota brands could be purchased in Europe, Africa and Asia.

In 1961, the Publica was released, which quickly became popular due to its efficiency. 1962 became an anniversary year - the millionth Toyota car was produced.

In 1966, the company released a car that became a calling card Japanese company for many years - it was called Corolla. First generation Corolla cars equipped with 1.1 liter engines. and rear-wheel drive system. Until 1997, this car remained the best-selling car in the world. By the mid-2000s, sales of Corolla vehicles exceeded 28,000,000 units.

In 1967, the company acquired Daihatsu Motor, thereby significantly expanding its capacity. And in 1970, the Celica model debuted, which received the title “Car of 1976.” The Celica car had an extraordinary design; it was striking in its abundance of sharp corners and edges. In the 70s, several more Toyota car models were produced: Sprinter, Carina, Mark II, Tercel. latest model became the first front-wheel drive Japanese car.

New Camry model published in 1983. This car was built on the basis of the Celica model, it was aimed at automobile markets USA and Japan. Camry is a car at the level of luxury sedans, which has an attractive exterior and a cozy interior.

At the end of the 80s they were released Corolla models II, Corsa and 4Runner. But the main event of the 80s in the history of Toyota was the founding subsidiary company Lexus, which produced luxury cars for the American consumer.

1990 was notable for the opening of its own design center, Tokyo Design Center. In 1994, the RAV4 was created - the founder of the crossover segment. This Toyota model had a relatively light weight, was maneuverable and all-terrain, so the RAV4 quickly gained fame as a functional city car.

In 1995, Toyota was actively engaged in scientific and technical development. This year, an engine with variable valve timing (VVT-i) was released. In 1996, production of four-stroke gasoline engine, which had direct injection fuel (D-4).

The end of the 20th century was rich in new models. Was released in 1997 Prius car, which became the first Japanese car with a hybrid engine, which was developed under the protection program environment. The Coaster and RAV4 models were later equipped with such engines. In the same year, the Raum model with a minivan body was released, and in 1998 - the Avensis model and SUV Land Cruiser 100. 1999 was the year of Toyota's 100 millionth vehicle.

In the new millennium Japanese manufacturer received the Truck of Year 2000 award for the Tundra, which was released in 1999. In 2002, the Toyota team took part in Formula 1 racing for the first time.

In 2007, the company took the leading position in terms of sales and production volumes of automobiles worldwide. The model was released in 2007 Toyota Auris, created on the basis of the Corolla, and the Land Cruiser 100 replaced Land car Cruiser 200.

In 2007 hybrid engine Pruis car was recognized the best engine among hybrid power plants, and the company itself, according to the Business Week magazine rating, became the most expensive brand of the year. In 2008, the Yaris model received the title of most environmentally friendly car of the year.

In 2011, Toyota released a new generation car Toyota Camry XV50. The car is offered in three versions: for European, American and Japanese market. Models differ from each other appearance and internal equipment.

By 2030, the company plans to switch its entire range of vehicles to hybrid technology. Today, Toyota Motors is the largest auto giant in the Japanese market, and in the European ranking of world automakers Toyota company is one of the top three.

Japanese Toyota cars attract car enthusiasts around the world not only with their high level of safety systems and excellent technical characteristics, but also with the original exteriors of their models.

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Toyota - history of the brand:

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki-gaisha or simply Toyota for short, is largest automaker in the world. The history of this company, like most others, began not with cars, but with weaving machines. Only in 1933, the son of Toyota founder Kiichiro Toyoda, decided to build his first car, going to Europe.

The government approved such a bold and mature decision, since it really needed good inexpensive cars for use in the war with China. In 1933, Toyota Motor Company created its first engine, the Type A, which was later installed in the Model A1 passenger car and G1 truck.

During World War II, Toyota became busy making trucks for the army, and only the premature end of the conflict saved the company's Aichi factories from a planned Allied bomber raid. After the war, Toyota resumed production, but great success achieved only thanks to production trucks and buses, not cars. In 1947, Toyota released the SA model, also known as the Toyopet.

The SF model, which had a 27 engine, achieved good success. Horse power. More powerful model RH, which already had 48 hp. s., was soon released from the factory. By 1955, Toyota was producing more than 8,000 cars a year. In the same year, Toyota released a luxury jeep land Cruiser.

Toyota introduced its cars to America for the first time in 1957 and built its first plant in Brazil in 1959.

In the 70s, due to sharply increased gas prices, Toyota had to switch to producing small cars. Toyota Corolla– became the best car in this class and gained enormous popularity in America.

In the 80s, car sales in America began to decline and then it was decided to create a new company, Lexus, which made luxury cars.

By the early 90s, Toyota vehicles became synonymous with the words “reliability” and “cheap maintenance” and gained immense popularity all over the world. The MR2 and Celica models were released especially for a younger audience.

Now, Toyota is focusing on creating environmentally friendly clean engines and devoted almost all her efforts to creating electric motors, Toyota Plug-in HV, the preliminary name of this car.

Japan is famous advanced technologies in automotive construction. One of the leaders is Toyota concern, which operates modern solutions, building them into their cars, while keeping prices quite affordable.

Many experts consider Toyota to be the golden mean between Infiniti (an expensive model range) and Datsun (a cheaper, less functional and under-promoted brand).

Toyota Corporation provides highest quality , which is especially important when choosing an SUV, where structural strength plays a paramount role. The range of jeeps provides wide range cars of different prices and functionality, which is what we will discuss.

Toyota SUVs have been modernized many times, and the Land Cruiser is no exception; today it can be purchased with the index 200.

Among the entire line of cars, this car became the best-selling and famous, which was facilitated by many advantages:

• exceptionally strict and respectable design, mainly chosen by men;
• productive engines with power up to 309 hp. s., which allow you to accelerate to 100 km in 8.6 seconds;
• the gearbox has been significantly redesigned and modernized, now the ride has become even more comfortable;
• All-wheel drive makes the car an all-terrain vehicle.

The SUV has a 4.6 liter engine running on gasoline in a V-shape and 8 cylinders. It is capable of squeezing out 309 hp. With. and 460 Nm revolutions. The gearbox has 6 steps. The car has a built-in Toyota Safety Sense safety system, which is capable of independently monitoring markings, switching lights, automatically braking, and there is also cruise control.

The cost is from 4 million rubles, which ranks him among the elite.

Prado

The car is like previous model, but in a more simplified form. This has provoked misconceptions, so the car is often classified as a crossover, but in fact - this is a full-fledged jeep. The SUV occupies a worthy position in the niche with average size body

Model features:

• thanks to its moderate dimensions, the Toyota Prado is more maneuverable, but retains the key qualities of an SUV;
• the engine provides up to 282 hp. pp., which is quite enough to compete with other models;
• Prados come with manual and automatic transmissions;
• there are a couple in the line available solutions with good characteristics;
• car price starts from 2 million rubles.

The car has a built-in independent front suspension, which operates on the basis of double A-arms arranged in parallel. There are 5 rods in total: 4 of them are longitudinal and 1 is transverse. The maximum configuration includes AVS, which independently changes the characteristics to suit the type of road.

The engine has a volume of up to 4 liters, the most budget models– 2.7 l. There is both automatic and manual transmission. New Toyota generation Prado has become more economical and environmentally friendly.

FJ Cruiser

The car can be called truly memorable, and it is found quite often. Thoughtful design, excellent equipment and foresight of the developers allowed the car to acquire the following advantages:

• The engine is quite powerful, but at the same time without excess, providing a comfortable ride in urban conditions and off-road.
• The vehicle's wheelbase is small and short, although its performance is impressive.
• All-wheel drive allows you to cope with various obstacles. It is possible to switch to 4WD, and in other cases use rear axle as a presenter. This will provide fuel savings when there is no need for high rates patency.
• Automatic transmission with 5 speeds, there are models with 6 manual transmissions.
• The V6 engine runs on gasoline, which produces a power of 239 hp. With.

The main advantage is the affordable price category, thus, for relatively little money the buyer will be able to purchase real SUV. Today's cost Vehicle amounts to 800 thousand - 1 million rubles.

Highlander

Enough new car V model range Toyota SUVs, which belong to the K2 class and have a capacity for 8 people. The third generation was introduced in early spring 2016. While there are no significant changes in the exterior and interior, the inside of the car has been significantly improved.

Key changes in technical aspects:

• engine capacity is 3.5 liters;
• automatic transmission Gear Direct Shift with 8-speed (previously there was a 6-speed automatic transmission);
• V6 engine, which comes with new feature double injection D-4S;
• power is up to 249 hp. With.;
• torque 356 Nm.

Additionally, the car is equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense system, which ensures a high level of safety; it is built into the basic package.

The cost of a car varies between 3.6–3.8 million rubles., depending on the version.

Hilux

The Hilux frame SUV is deservedly recognized as one of best cars line in cross-country ability and dynamics, while being a pickup truck. Installed as a driving element turbodiesel engine in two versions: there are configurations with 2.4 l and 2.8 l.

A new generation transmission with 6 gears, as well as increased fuel efficiency, will help complement the dynamics indicators. There are options like manual transmission, and with a machine gun. Power up to 177 hp. s., in basic configuration 150.

Off-road has its own laws, where only the most durable cars survive. To ensure reliable travel in any conditions, the car is equipped with a reinforced steel body, the strength reaches 590 MPa. The connection between the side members and cross members is made using 100% welding.

Modern models in Russia come with a cost within 2-2.534 million rubles. When choosing a configuration, you will have to think about whether it is necessary to have climate and cruise control in the car, leather seats, improved audio system.

RAV4

RAV4 is a jeep that belongs to the K1 class. It can be purchased with front-wheel drive, although there are models with four driven wheels. Today the fourth generation is sold in car dealerships, which was introduced in 2015. The car is a budget option.

Europe felt the changes most in the engine base:

• The modernization affected the engine, now its volume is 2 liters and its power is 146 hp. With. with a torque of 195 Nm. Maximum configuration– 2.5 l, 180 l. With. and 6-speed automatic transmission.
• Compliance of work with the Euro-6 standard has been introduced.
• 2 models come with 2WD and 2 with 4x4. At the same time, cars with two driving wheels have a manual transmission, and all-wheel drive variants have an automatic transmission.

If you pay attention to chassis, she remains the same here as before. The body geometry and cross-country ability fully ensure the worthy title of an SUV. The cost of the car starts from 1.4 million rubles and reaches 2 million- about the same price category at off-road "Koreans".

4Runner

It is a mid-size SUV with five doors. The production of the first models began in 1984, at this moment fifth generation restyling has been developed. The engine range is represented by only one six-cylinder gasoline engine with a volume of 4.0 liters and a power of 273 hp. With.

The SUV reaches speeds of up to 200 km/h. Even standard equipment has a sunroof with a built-in servo drive, as well as climate and cruise control, electrical accessories with all the necessary functions, and an automatic steering column adjustment system. There are options with full and rear wheel drive. The car has an automatic transmission. The equipment is high-tech from all sides.

The cost is 4–4.5 million rubles. for new cars from the dealer.

Conclusion

Toyota has optimal ratio of quality and price, which is why their cars are popular in our latitudes. The presence of budget and luxury versions with reasonable prices has provided the concern with good reputation. You can only experience the rich experience and technological progress of the Japanese company yourself by signing up for a test drive.