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Toyota Corolla 60th anniversary

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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. ~~The development involved technical shifts, such as the use of MacPherson strut front suspensions, which was a first for a Japanese car at the time.~~ Despite early engineering ~~setbacks where prototypes reportedly collapsed after only 500 meters,~~ 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.

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