| 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. |