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Toyota

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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.

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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

1960s

2 models

1970s

2 models

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