Toyota Corolla Continues to Be the World's Best-Selling Nameplate
To date, the Corolla was sold in 150 countries or thereabout, making for a significant part of this big blue planet we call Earth.Manufactured in 16 plants all across the globe, Corolla production accounts for one in every five vehicles sold by the Japanese automaker during its 79-year history.For all intents and purposes, the Corolla was designed as the Japanese counterpart of the Volkswagen Beetle .The "people's car" of Japan, however, would become an international sensation once it set foot on foreign soil.
Toyota Corolla snatches the best-sale title over the half-century period
Over the past 50 years, no less than 44 million Toyota Corolla units have been sold all around the world – which is more than any other nameplate has achieved.Of course, Toyota's naming consistency has also helped – and now the Japanese company is serving us more than one anniversary and milestone.The immortal Corolla is the world's most popular car over the past 50 years, the brand's best selling model and also turning half a century.
Toyota Corolla celebrates 50th anniversary this year
The Toyota Corolla is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, continuing its success as the world's most popular vehicle.Since it debuted in Japan back in 1966, Toyota has sold a whopping 44 million examples of the humble Corolla.It has been sold in 150 countries, and produced in 16 different Toyota plants around the world including in Australia at one point.