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Toyota
is a Japanese auto manufacturer and the second largest automotive
manufacturer in the world. Toyota was founded in 1933, and began as
an automatic loom manufacturing company. Toyota is well-known for
the automobiles that they produce, but the company is still active
in the looming industry as well.
After the second world war ended, Toyota was able to resume commercial
production in 1947. Toyota was able to branch out and grow internationally
with great success, and within a relatively short time the company
was able to develop a worldwide presence.
Toyota carries many popular brands including the Avensis, Corolla,
Corolla Verso, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Yaris, and the Toyota
Aygo. The Toyota Avensis is a large family car that has been produced
in two generations and is available in three forms; four-door saloon,
five-door estate, or as a five-door hatchback. The Avensis comes
with a wide range of engine choices including a diesel option. The
Avensis was designed to replace the Toyota Carina E and was first
produced in 1998.
The Toyota Corolla is a subcompact or compact car that has been
produced in ten generations. The Corolla was first produced in 1966,
and is available in nine body styles; two or four-door sedan, two-door
coupe, two-door hardtop, three-door hatchback, three or five-door
hatchback, wagon or van form. The Corolla was designed to replace
the Toyota Publica and was seceded by the Toyota Auris.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a series of four-wheel drive sport utility
vehicles that have been produced in several generations. The Land
Cruiser was first produced in 1954 and is available in three forms
two-door pick-up truck, two or four-door wagon. The Land Cruiser
is also available as a convertible or hardtop.
The Toyota Prius is a hybrid automobile and the first hybrid to
be mass produced. The Prius has won many awards from various countries
including the Car of the Year awards from Europe, North America,
and Japan. The Prius was first produced in 1997.
The Toyota RAV4 is a compact cross-over SUV. It was first produced
in 1994 and has been produced in four generations. The RAV4 is front-wheel
drive with a four-wheel drive option.
The Toyota Yaris is a subcompact car that was first produced in
1999. It was designed to replace the Toyota Starlet and is available
as a three or five-door hatchback. The Yaris has been produced in
two generations.
The Toyota Aygo is a city car. The Aygo is the result of a joint
venture between Toyota and the Peugeot Citroen Group. There are
two engines available a 1.0-litre three cylinder engine and a 1.4-litre
HDi diesel engine. The Aygo has received high marks for safety and
reliability.
   
   
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