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Toyota Corolla 60th anniversary

Overview

Toyota is marking the 60th anniversary of the Corolla, noting that the model has sold over 58 million units globally since its debut in November 1966. To commemorate this milestone, Toyota held a special event on November 1, 2026, at the Toyota Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota City, Japan. The event showcased 14 vehicles, ranging from the original 1966 model to current 12th generation versions and future concept cars.

To celebrate, Toyota has released a limited production “60th Anniversary” edition available in Hatchback, Touring Sports, and Sedan body styles. These models feature exclusive design elements, such as New Boreal Blue metallic with a Night Sky Black roof and pillars, Lunar Sky Blue, Platinum White Pearl, and Ash Grey. Exterior enhancements include 17-inch two-tone aluminum wheels with glossy black bolts, silver decorative elements, and a silver “60th anniversary” logo on the rear passenger doors. The interior includes anniversary logo door trims and new mats with silver details. Standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, and the Toyota T-Mate active safety package.

In South Africa, Toyota has expanded the celebrations by launching a special 60th Anniversary edition of the Corolla Cross 1.8. Based on the 1.8L gasoline XS trim, this model features a two-tone paint scheme, 17-inch black alloy wheels, black roof rails, and embossed leather seats. Toyota South Africa is also offering hybrid 60th Anniversary editions of the Corolla hatchback and sedan.

Historical accounts of the model’s origins trace development back to late 1962. Led by Tasuo Hasegawa, the project sought to succeed the Toyota Publica by offering more value to consumers. Despite early engineering setbacks, the model achieved global success following a 30 billion yen investment in a new factory in Takaoka. Toyota is currently developing the 13th generation of the Corolla.

Entities

Toyota · Toyota Corolla · Corolla Cross · South Africa · Takaoka

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Toyota celebrates Corolla 60th anniversary with special edition in South Africa

    Toyota released a special 60th Anniversary edition of the Corolla Cross in South Africa, featuring upgraded aesthetics, interior enhancements, and advanced safety technology.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Toyota Corolla marks 60 years as best-selling car

    The Toyota Corolla celebrates 60 years of production, evolving from a 1960s design project into the world's best-selling vehicle.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Toyota celebrates 60 years of Corolla with anniversary edition

    Toyota marks the 60th anniversary of the Corolla, the world's best-selling car, with a limited-edition model featuring exclusive colors, 17-inch wheels, and upgraded digital technology.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Toyota celebrates 60 years of the Corolla model

    Toyota celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Corolla, a model with over 58 million global sales, through commemorative events in Japan and special edition releases in European markets.

  5. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Toyota Corolla celebrates 60 years as world's best-selling car

    Celebrating 60 years and over 57 million sales, the Toyota Corolla marks its anniversary as the world's best-selling car with new special editions and 12 generations of evolution.

  6. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Toyota Corolla celebrates 60 years with 57 million units sold

    Toyota's Corolla celebrates 60 years with 57 million global sales, marking the occasion with special European editions and preparations for a 13th generation featuring electric powertrains.

Sources

aerotendencias.com · auto-mania.cz · autoesporte.globo.com · autoplus.fr · bestcarweb.jp · bienpublic.com · businessonline.it · car-repo.jp · car.blog.br · carandmotor.gr · elplural.com · esdiario.com · ladepeche.fr · lejsl.com · lenew.ma · moottori.fi · motorone.gr · newmobility.news · periodismodelmotor.com · pleinevie.fr · response.jp · tocka.com.mk

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