Take a look back at the beginning of Toyota
Toyota makes waves in the good ol’ USA!
- The Toyopet Crown was discontinued in 1961, which increased sales of the Toyota Land Cruiser near Charlotte. This Toyota SUV help the company gain its footing here in America.
- The Toyota Corona made its debut in 1966! By 1968, Toyota became the third best-selling in the United States! The new Toyota Corolla near Charlotte was introduced the same year and it quickly caught drivers' attention. Did you know that this new Toyota is now the best-selling car in the entire WORLD? It seems as if our Toyota options keep getting better and better!
- 1972 was a big year for Toyota Motor Company—this is the year that marked the one millionth sale by Toyota. Three years later, Toyota beat out its competitors to become the best-selling import brand in America.
- The brand continued to expand when it added the popular N Charlotte Toyota Camry to the lineup! This Toyota option became America's best-selling car and still holds this honor to this day!
- Toyota introduced the king of the hybrid cars—the Toyota Prius near Charlotte—in the early 2000s. This Toyota hybrid has paved the way for all hybrid cars!