The Toyota Corolla, which has been selling like hot cakes in more than 150 countries, is 50 years old now. It is one of the world's most-popular cars and has been the world's best-selling car since 1997. According to the Japanese automaker, more than 44 million units of the Corolla have been sold worldwide since its introduction in 1966.
A purpose-built factory was opened in Takaoka, Japan for the production of the original Corolla. And the first-generation model became Japan’s top-selling vehicle within three years. Speaking of the original Corolla, it was designed to be a ‘people’s car,’ and was introduced in saloon and estate body styles. Some of the unique features in the original Corolla were a floor-mounted gear lever, individual front bucket seats with generous padding and a spacious rear bench, which were unusual in cars of that era. The name ‘Corolla’ was coined from a latin term for a ‘crown of flowers’!
Currently, in its eleventh-generation, the Corolla is manufactured in sixteen plants worldwide. And in Toyota’s 79-year of history, one in every five new vehicles sold globally has been a Corolla. There are two versions of the Corolla on sale globally – North American and European-Asian version. In India, Toyota introduced the ninth-generation Corolla in 2003 and the current eleventh-gen model is due for a mid-life update. Check what all the facelifted version of the Corolla has to offer – Toyota Corolla Facelift Officially Revealed
Source: CarDekho.com
