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.