Toyota Model History

Japan · founded 1937

Japan's largest automaker, known for durable, mass-market vehicles and pioneering hybrid technology.

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Models

Supra

Toyota's iconic inline-six grand tourer — a tuner and motorsport legend, defined by the A80's 2JZ.

Sports car · 1978–present
49 model years
Corolla

The best-selling nameplate in automotive history, in continuous production since 1966.

Compact car · 1966–present
Tercel

Toyota's entry-level subcompact for two decades, below the Corolla.

Subcompact car · 1980–1999
Echo

A tall, frugal subcompact that replaced the Tercel as Toyota's US entry car.

Subcompact car · 2000–2005
Yaris

Toyota's global subcompact in the US, successor to the Echo (the hot GR Yaris was never sold in the US).

Subcompact car · 2007–2020
Matrix

A Corolla-based compact hatchback/wagon, twin of the Pontiac Vibe.

Compact hatchback · 2003–2013
Camry

America's best-selling car for much of the 2000s–2010s — a benchmark mid-size sedan.

Mid-size car · 1983–present
Cressida

Toyota's rear-drive near-luxury sedan of the 1970s–80s, an inline-six predecessor to Lexus.

Mid-size car · 1978–1992
Avalon

Toyota's roomy full-size sedan, positioned above the Camry, with a late-life TRD.

Full-size car · 1995–2022
Crown

Toyota's oldest passenger nameplate (since 1955), returned to the US for 2023 as a crossover sedan.

Full-size car · 1958–present
Celica

Toyota's long-running sport coupe (1971–2006), home of the rally-bred GT-Four/All-Trac Turbo.

Sports car · 1971–2005
MR2

Toyota's affordable mid-engine sports car, across three distinct generations (1985–2007 globally).

Sports car · 1985–2005
GR86 / 86 (Scion FR-S)

Toyota's affordable rear-drive sports coupe, co-developed with Subaru (the BRZ twin).

Sports car · 2013–present
Tacoma

Toyota's mid-size pickup, the segment's best-seller, prized for off-road durability and resale.

Mid-size pickup truck · 1995–present
Tundra

Toyota's full-size pickup, its bid against the Detroit half-tons, now with a twin-turbo hybrid V6.

Full-size pickup truck · 2000–present
Hilux

Toyota's globally legendary tough pickup — sold in the US only as the unbranded 'Toyota Pickup' (1968–1995).

Compact/mid-size pickup truck · 1968–present
Land Cruiser

Toyota's flagship off-roader, prized worldwide for go-anywhere durability since 1951.

Full-size SUV · 1951–present
4Runner

Toyota's body-on-frame mid-size SUV, beloved for off-road toughness and the TRD Pro.

Mid-size SUV · 1984–present
FJ Cruiser

A retro, FJ40-inspired body-on-frame off-roader sold in the US from 2007 to 2014.

Mid-size SUV · 2007–2014
RAV4

A compact-crossover pioneer and now one of the best-selling vehicles in the US, with hybrid and PHEV.

Compact SUV · 1996–present
Highlander

Toyota's three-row, car-based mid-size crossover — a family-hauler best-seller with a hybrid.

Mid-size SUV · 2001–present
Sequoia

Toyota's full-size, body-on-frame, Tundra-based SUV for big families and towing.

Full-size SUV · 2001–present
C-HR

A boldly styled subcompact crossover sold in the US from 2018 to 2022 (an EV C-HR returns later).

Subcompact SUV · 2018–2022
Venza

A premium two-row crossover — a Camry-based wagon (2009–2015), revived hybrid-only (2021–2024).

Mid-size SUV · 2009–2024
Previa

A distinctive mid-engine, egg-shaped minivan sold in the US from 1991 to 1997.

Minivan · 1991–1997
Sienna

Toyota's front-drive minivan, the only one offering AWD for years and now hybrid-only.

Minivan · 1998–present
Prius

The car that mainstreamed hybrids — the world's best-known hybrid since 2000 in the US.

Hybrid hatchback · 2000–present
bZ4X

Toyota's first dedicated battery-electric SUV, co-developed with Subaru (Solterra).

Electric SUV · 2023–present

Other makes

Toyota Model History

Models

Supra

Corolla

Tercel

Echo

Yaris

Matrix

Camry

Cressida

Avalon

Crown

Celica

MR2

GR86 / 86 (Scion FR-S)

Tacoma

Tundra

Hilux

Land Cruiser

4Runner

FJ Cruiser

RAV4

Highlander

Sequoia

C-HR

Venza

Previa

Sienna

Prius

bZ4X