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  • Toyota Hilux 3rd Gen (1978-1983)

    Vans Pick-ups
    1970s 1980s
    Toyota Hilux 3rd Gen (1978-1983)

    Toyota Hilux Third generation Model code N30 N40 Production 1978 to 1983 Body style 2-door pickup truck 4-door pickup truck Layout Front-engine rear-wheel-drive four-wheel-drive ...

  • Toyota Hilux 4th Gen (1983-1988)

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    Vans Pick-ups
    1980s
    Toyota Hilux 4th Gen (1983-1988)

    Toyota Hilux Fourth Generation Model code N50 N60 N70 Model years 1984 to 1988 Body style 2-4 door pickup truck Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, four-wheel-drive Engine ...

  • Toyota Hilux 5th Gen (1988-1997)

    Off-Road
    1980s 1990s
    Toyota Hilux 5th Gen (1988-1997)

    Toyota Hilux Fifth Generation Model code N80 N90 N100 N110 Production 1988 to 1997 Body style 2-4 door pickup truck Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, ...

  • Toyota History (1934-)

    Manufacturers
    1930s
    Toyota History (1934-)

    Toyota Motor Corporation History Toyota, Japan The Toyota Motor Corporation is a multinational and one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. History Toyota has ...

  • Toyota HZ engine (1989-)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota HZ engine (1989-)

    Toyota HZ engine The Toyota HZ engine is a line of water- cooled in -line 6-cylinder diesel engines from Toyota Motor Corporation since 1989 . For rationalization, it has a ...

  • Toyota J engine (1964-1983)

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    Engines
    1960s
    Toyota J engine (1964-1983)

    Toyota J engine From 1964 to 1983 The Toyota J is a series of overhead valve diesel engines built by Toyota, mainly for truck applications, beginning in March 1964 and ending in ...

  • Toyota JZ engine (1990-2005)

    Engines
    1990s
    Toyota JZ engine (1990-2005)

    Toyota JZ engine 1990 to 2005 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 1990–2005 Combustion chamber Configuration inline-6 Chronology Predecessor Toyota M engine ...

  • Toyota K engine (1966-2007)

    Engines
    1960s
    Toyota K engine (1966-2007)

    Toyota K engine The Toyota K series was a straight-4 engine produced from 1966 through 2007. It was a two-valve pushrod engine design, a rarity for the company. All K series are ...

  • Toyota KD engine (2000-)

    Engines
    2000s
    Toyota KD engine (2000-)

    Toyota KD engine The Toyota KD engine series is a diesel engine produced by Toyota which appeared in 2000. 1KD-FTV The 1KD-FTV is a 3.0L (2982cc) straight-4 common rail diesel ...

  • Toyota KR engine (2005-)

    Engines
    2000s
    Toyota KR engine (2005-)

    Toyota KR engine The Toyota KR engine family is a straight-3 piston engine series as 1KR-FE,1KR-DE and 1KR-DE2 designed by Daihatsu, which is a subsidiary of Toyota. The 1KR ...

  • Toyota KZ engine (1993-)

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    Engines
    1900s
    Toyota KZ engine (1993-)

    Toyota KZ engine The Toyota KZ is one of Toyota's small passenger diesel engines. 1KZ-T The 1KZ-T is an early version of the KZ series engine and used a fully mechanical injector ...

  • Toyota L engine (1977-1984)

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    Engines
    1970s
    Toyota L engine (1977-1984)

    Toyota L engine From 1977 The L family first appeared in October 1977, it is a series of 4-cylinder diesel engines. It is the first diesel engine from Toyota to use a rubber ...

  • Toyota Land Cruiser 4th gen (2007-2021)

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    Off-Road
    2000s 2010s 2020s
    Toyota Land Cruiser 4th gen (2007-2021)

    Toyota Land Cruiser Fourth generation (J120) Overview Also called Lexus GX 460 Production 2007–2021 Assembly Japan: Tahara, Aichi Russia: Vladivostok (2013–) Body and chassis ...

  • Toyota Land Cruiser J70 Prado 1st gen (1990-1998)

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    Off-Road
    1990s
    Toyota Land Cruiser J70 Prado 1st gen (1990-1998)

    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado First generation 1990 to 1996 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Production 1990–1998 Body and chassis Class Mid-size SUV In April 1990, a new type was ...

  • Toyota Land Cruiser Light 70 (1984–1990)

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    Off-Road
    1980s
    Toyota Land Cruiser Light 70 (1984–1990)

    Toyota Land Cruiser Light 70 series (1984–1990) First developed as the light-duty of the 70 Series, in November 1984. Available only in short body, and there were options for ...

  • Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3rd gen (2002-2009)

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    Off-Road
    2000s
    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3rd gen (2002-2009)

    Toyota Land Cruiser Third generation 2002 to 2009 Overview Also called Lexus GX (third generation) Production 2002–2009 Assembly Japan: Tahara, Aichi Colombia: Envigado India: ...

  • Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J90 2nd gen (1996-2002)

    Off-Road
    1990s 2000s
    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J90 2nd gen (1996-2002)

    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Second generation 1996 to 2002 Overview Also called Toyota Merú (Venezuela 2-door) Production 1996–2002 Assembly Japan: Tahara, Aichi Colombia: Envigado ...

  • Toyota Land Cruiser Series 80 (1989-1997)

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    1980s 1990s
    Toyota Land Cruiser Series 80 (1989-1997)

    Toyota Land Cruiser Series 80 manufacturing period 1989-1997 body type 5 door SUV Drive system Full-time 4WD ( part - time 4WD for some van grades ) engine PETROL 3F-E (1990 - ...

  • Toyota LR engine (2009-)

    Engines
    2000s
    Toyota LR engine (2009-)

    Toyota LR V10 engine The Toyota LR engine is a V10 piston engine built by Toyota. 1LR-GUE Announced in the Lexus LFA sports car, the 1LR-GUE is a 4,805 cc (293 cu in) DOHC ...

  • Toyota M engine (1965–1993)

    Engines
    1960s
    Toyota M engine (1965–1993)

    Toyota M engine 1965 to 1993 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Production 1965–1993 Toyota Motor Corporation's M family of engines were a longitudinally mounted straight-6 engine ...

  • Toyota Matrix 1st Gen (2002-2008)

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    Motor Cars
    2000s
    Toyota Matrix 1st Gen (2002-2008)

    Toyota Matrix First Generation Production 2002 to 2008 Engine 1,794 cc (1.8 L; 109.5 cu in) 1ZZ-FE I4 1,796 cc (1.8 L; 109.6 cu in) 2ZZ-GE I4 Transmission 4-speed A246E automatic ...

  • Toyota Matrix 2nd gen (2009-2014)

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    Motor Cars
    2000s 2010s
    Toyota Matrix 2nd gen (2009-2014)

    Toyota Matrix Second Generation Production period: 2008-2014 Body versions : hatchback Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.8-2.4 liters (98-117 kW) Length: 4366-4371 mm Width: 1763 mm ...

  • Toyota MP–1 concept (1975)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1970s
    Toyota MP–1 concept (1975)

    Toyota concept car MP–1 Toyota MP–1 concept from 1975 Manufacturer Toyota Production 1975 Body and chassis Body style 5-door wagon Layout FR layout Platform Crown Powertrain ...

  • Toyota MR2 Mk1 W10 (1984-1989)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s
    Toyota MR2 Mk1 W10 (1984-1989)

    Toyota MR2 First generation W10 1984–1989 Overview Production 1984–1989 Body and chassis Body style 2-door coupé Layout MR layout Powertrain Engine 1.5 L 3A-LU I4 (AW10) 1.6 L ...

  • Toyota MR2 MK2 W20 (1989-1999)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Toyota MR2 MK2 W20 (1989-1999)

    Toyota MR2 Second generation 1989–1999 Overview Production 1989–Sep 1999 Designer Kazutoshi Arima Tadashi Nakagawa (roadster) Body and chassis Body style 2-door coupé or T-top ...

  • Toyota MR2 MK3 W30 (1999-2007)

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    Sports Cars
    1990s 2000s
    Toyota MR2 MK3 W30 (1999-2007)

    Toyota MR2 Third generation 1999–2007 Overview Also called Toyota MR-S (Japan) MR2 Spyder (North America) MR2 Roadster (Europe) Production Oct 1999–Jul 2007 Body and chassis ...

  • Toyota ND engine (2002-)

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    Engines
    2000s
    Toyota ND engine (2002-)

    Toyota ND engine Range The Toyota ND is an inline-four diesel engine used for Toyota models in both Japanese and European markets. 1ND-TV The 1ND-TV (1.4 D-4D) is a compact ...

  • Toyota NR engine (2008-)

    Engines
    2000s
    Toyota NR engine (2008-)

    Toyota NR engine from 2008 The Toyota NR engine family is a straight-4 piston engine series. The NR series uses aluminum engine blocks and DOHC cylinder heads. It also uses SFI ...

  • Toyota NZ (1966-1998)

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    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Toyota NZ (1966-1998)

    CMD CKD (Toyota New Zealand) Automotive manufacturer of New Zealand From 1966 to 1998. Toyota New Zealand is a New Zealand automobile dealer and former car manufacturer based ...

  • Toyota NZ engine (1997-)

    Engines
    2000s
    Toyota NZ engine (1997-)

    Toyota NZ engines The Toyota NZ engine family is a straight-4 piston engine series. The 1NZ series uses aluminum engine blocks and DOHC cylinder heads. It also uses SFI fuel ...

  • Toyota Origin (2000-2001)

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    Motor Cars
    2000s
    Toyota Origin (2000-2001)

    Toyota Origin car history Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: Toyota Production: 2000 to 2001 Class: motor car Total production: 1,073 Assembly plants: Higashi Fuji Body and ...

  • Toyota P engine (1959-1961)

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    Engines
    1950s
    Toyota P engine (1959-1961)

    Toyota P engine The Toyota P family is an inline-four engine produced from October 1959 through 1994. Originally fitted to the Corona passenger car it was soon relegated to ...

  • Toyota Paseo 2nd Gen (1995-1999)

    Motor Cars
    1990s
    Toyota Paseo 2nd Gen (1995-1999)

    Toyota Paseo 2nd generation Production 1995 to 1999 Body style 2-door coupé 2-door convertible Engine 1.3 L 4E-FE I4 1.5 L 5E-FE I4 1.5 L 5E-FHE I4 Power output 63–65 kW ...

  • Toyota Passo 1st gen (2004-2010)

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    Motor Cars
    2000s
    Toyota Passo 1st gen (2004-2010)

    Toyota Passo 1st generation (2004-2010) Production period: 2004-2010 Body versions : hatchback Engines: Gasoline engines 1.0-1.3 liters (52-68 kW) Length: 3600-3630 mm Width: ...

  • Toyota Prius 2nd Gen (2003-2009)

    Motor Cars
    2000s
    Toyota Prius 2nd Gen (2003-2009)

    Toyota Prius Prius II (2nd generation) Manufacturer Toyota Production 2003 to 2009 Class Motor Car Body style 5-door lift back Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Platform ...

  • Toyota Prius 3rd Gen ( 2009-2016)

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    Motor Cars
    2000s 2010s
    Toyota Prius 3rd Gen ( 2009-2016)

    Toyota Prius Prius III (3rd generation) Production period: 2009-2016 Body versions : hatchback Engines: Gasoline engine : 1.8 liters (73 kW) + electric motor : 60 kW Length: 4480 ...

  • Toyota Publica P10 series (1961-1966)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s
    Toyota Publica P10 series (1961-1966)

    Toyota Publica P10 series Production Jun 1961 to 1966 Assembly Japan Layout FR Engine 697 cc U air-cooled OHV H2 Wheelbase 2,130 mm (84 in) Length 3,520 mm (139 in) Width 1,415 ...

  • Toyota Publica P20 Series (1966-1969)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s
    Toyota Publica P20 Series (1966-1969)

    Toyota Publica P20 Series 1966-1969 Production 1966–Apr 1969 Assembly Japan Layout FR Engine 790 cc 2U air-cooled OHV H2 Wheelbase 2,130 mm (84 in) Length 3,520 mm (139 in) Width ...

  • Toyota Publica P30 Series (1969-1978)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    Toyota Publica P30 Series (1969-1978)

    Toyota Publica P30 Series 1969–1978 Also called Toyota 1000 Toyota Copain Production April 1969 – 1978 Assembly Japan Body style 2-door sedan 2-door pickup 3-door wagon/van ...

  • Toyota PZ engine (1989-)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota PZ engine (1989-)

    Toyota PZ engine The 1PZ is a 3.4 L (3469 cc) Inline 5 cylinder, 10 valve SOHC diesel engine. Bore is 94 mm and stroke is 100 mm, with a compression ratio of 22.7:1 Output is ...

  • Toyota R engine (1953-1997)

    Engines
    1950s
    Toyota R engine (1953-1997)

    Toyota R engine The Toyota R family was a series of straight-four gasoline engines. Designed for longitudinal use in such vehicles as the Celica and Hilux and in production from ...

  • Toyota Ractis 1st 2nd gen (2005-)

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    Motor Cars
    2000s
    Toyota Ractis 1st 2nd gen (2005-)

    Toyota Ractis First generation 2005–2010 Manufacturer Toyota Kanto Auto Works Production 2005–2010 Assembly Takaoka, Japan (Toyota) Iwate, Japan (KAW) Predecessor Toyota Yaris ...

  • Toyota RAV4 1st Gen (1994-2003)

    Off-Road
    1990s 2000s
    Toyota RAV4 1st Gen (1994-2003)

    Toyota RAV4 1st generation Model code XA10 Production 1994–2003 Body style 3-door SUV (hardtop) 5-door SUV 3-door convertible SUV (soft-top) Engine Petrol: 2.0 L 3S-FE I4 2.0 ...

  • Toyota RAV4 2nd Gen (2000-2006)

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    Off-Road
    2000s
    Toyota RAV4 2nd Gen (2000-2006)

    Toyota RAV4 2nd generation Production period: 2000-2006 Body versions : station wagon Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.8-2.0 liters (92-110 kW) Diesel engine : 2.0 liters (85 kW) ...

  • Toyota RAV4 3rd Gen (2006-2016)

    Off-Road
    2000s 2010s
    Toyota RAV4 3rd Gen (2006-2016)

    Toyota RAV4 Third generation Model code XA30 Production 2006 to 2016 Body style 5-door SUV Platform Toyota New MC platform Engine Petrol: 2.0 L 1AZ-FE VVT-i I4 2.0 ...