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Origins

How the company began.

The founder story explains why the later cars took the form they did.

Manufacturer history

Toyota through time.

Read the company as a sequence of engineering, design and business decisions.

Museum catalogue

Every model gets a plaque.

An image on the right, a concise interpretation on the left and a clear statement of why the car belongs in the chronology. Missing images fall back gracefully until you upload the WebP.

1950s

1 model

1951–2024Passenger Car

Land Cruiser

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue + historical curatorial range.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Land Cruiser

1960s

2 models

1966–2024Passenger Car

Corolla

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue + historical curatorial range.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Corolla

1967–1970Passenger Car

2000GT

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. Historical curatorial starter.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota 2000GT

1970s

2 models

1970–2006Passenger Car

Celica

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue + historical curatorial range.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Celica

1978–1998Passenger Car

Supra

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue + historical curatorial range.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Supra

1990s

17 models

1992–2024Passenger Car

4Runner

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota 4Runner

1992–2025Passenger Car

Camry

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Camry

1992Passenger Car

Cressida

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Cressida

1992–2005Passenger Car

MR2

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota MR2

1992–1997Passenger Car

Paseo

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Paseo

1992–1997Passenger Car

Previa

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Previa

1992–1995Passenger Car

Regular Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Regular Cab

1992–1998Passenger Car

Tercel

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Tercel

1992–1995Passenger Car

Xtra Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Xtra Cab

1993–1998Passenger Car

T100 Regular Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota T100 Regular Cab

1995–2022Passenger Car

Avalon

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Avalon

1995–1998Passenger Car

T100 Xtracab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota T100 Xtracab

1995–2014Passenger Car

Tacoma Regular Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab

1995–2024Passenger Car

Tacoma XtraCab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Tacoma XtraCab

1996–2024Passenger Car

RAV4

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota RAV4

1998–2024Passenger Car

Sienna

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Sienna

1999–2008Passenger Car

Solara

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Solara

2000s

14 models

2000–2005Passenger Car

Echo

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Echo

2000–2006Passenger Car

Tundra Access Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Tundra Access Cab

2000–2017Passenger Car

Tundra Regular Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Tundra Regular Cab

2001–2024Passenger Car

Highlander

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Highlander

2001–2024Passenger Car

Prius

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Prius

2001–2024Passenger Car

Sequoia

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Sequoia

2001–2024Passenger Car

Tacoma Double Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Tacoma Double Cab

2003–2013Passenger Car

Matrix

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Matrix

2004–2024Passenger Car

Tundra Double Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Tundra Double Cab

2005–2023Passenger Car

Tacoma Access Cab

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Tacoma Access Cab

2007–2014Passenger Car

FJ Cruiser

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota FJ Cruiser

2007–2024Passenger Car

Tundra CrewMax

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Tundra CrewMax

2007–2020Passenger Car

Yaris

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Yaris

2009–2024Passenger Car

Venza

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Venza

2010s

14 models

2012–2019Passenger Car

Prius c

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Prius c

2012–2015Passenger Car

Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

2012–2017Passenger Car

Prius v

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Prius v

2016–2024Passenger Car

Mirai

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Mirai

2017–2023Passenger Car

86

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota 86

2017–2022Passenger Car

Avalon Hybrid

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Avalon Hybrid

2017–2024Passenger Car

Camry Hybrid

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid

2017–2018Passenger Car

Corolla iM

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Corolla iM

2017–2024Passenger Car

Highlander Hybrid

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2017–2024Passenger Car

Prius Prime

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Prius Prime

2017–2024Passenger Car

RAV4 Hybrid

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

2017–2018Passenger Car

Yaris iA

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Yaris iA

2018–2023Passenger Car

C-HR

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota C-HR

2019–2024Passenger Car

Corolla Hatchback

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Corolla Hatchback

2020s

14 models

2020–2024Passenger Car

Corolla Hybrid

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Corolla Hybrid

2020–2024Passenger Car

GR Supra

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota GR Supra

2020Passenger Car

Yaris Hatchback

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Yaris Hatchback

2021–2024Passenger Car

RAV4 Prime

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota RAV4 Prime

2022–2024Passenger Car

Corolla Cross

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Corolla Cross

2022–2024Passenger Car

GR86

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota GR86

2022–2024Passenger Car

Tundra Hybrid CrewMax

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Tundra Hybrid CrewMax

2023Passenger Car

bZ4X

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota bZ4X

2023–2024Passenger Car

Corolla Cross Hybrid

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

2023–2024Passenger Car

Crown

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Crown

2024Passenger Car

GR Corolla

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota GR Corolla

2024Passenger Car

Grand Highlander

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Grand Highlander

2024Passenger Car

Grand Highlander Hybrid

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

2025Passenger Car

Crown Signia

Discovery Timeline model-nameplate record. US catalogue observation.

Why it matters: This model forms part of the manufacturer’s evolving road-car chronology.

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Toyota Crown Signia