One of the largest automobile manufacturers worldwide, Toyota produces around 10 million vehicles every year. It is a Japan-based multinational automotive manufacturer founded in August 1937. Currently, the company sells more than 40 hybrid vehicles.
Toyota’s product line-up comprises sedans, crossovers, vans, coupes, pick-up trucks, and more! Moreover, it markets several subcompact cars and minivans.
Toyota vehicles technology
This Japanese manufacturer uses several innovative technologies while producing Toyota vehicles. Some of the latest technologies it masters are:
- Hybrid electric vehicles: Toyota is the first manufacturing company to commercially mass-produce and sell hybrid electric vehicle models across the globe. It incorporates the Hybrid Synergy Drive technology in its product line-up.
- Plug-in hybrids: The brand unveiled the initial plug-in model from the house Toyota after a global demonstration consisting of 600 pre-production test cars began. This plug-in concept mainly focuses on automobile operations with minimal use of an internal combustion engine and additional batteries.
- Hydrogen fuel-cell: Toyota cars utilising this concept have a fuel stack including a 70 MPa high-pressure hydrogen tank. This tank delivers a 435 mi range.
- Battery-electric vehicles: This Japanese car brand launched its first zero tailpipe emission vehicle in the late 1990s as per the government mandates. Eventually, the company promised to manufacture more than 30 electric vehicles by 2030. Additionally, it announced investments worth $70 billion into the company’s electrification. It has also been developing solid-state batteries in partnership with Panasonic to increase the efficiency of battery electric vehicles by 30%.
Top-selling Toyota models
Here are some best-selling units from the brand Toyota:
Aygo X
This model comes with a bold design, striking alloy wheels and outsized wheel arches. In addition, this car variant equips LED headlamps, cameras and sensors.
Yaris
Toyota Yaris has rounded curves and a glossy skin design. Its open and spacious driver-focused interior defies compact exterior dimensions.
Corolla Hatchback
The Corolla delivers a comfortable and natural drive with power and precision due to its rigid body and low centre of gravity. It has a sleek exterior with various bi-tone paint options.
Further, other Toyota models include GR Yaris, New Yaris Cross, RAV4, etc.