Japan - the country of production of Toyota

The company Toyota Motor Corporation is the world's largest corporation for the production and sale of vehicles. Country of origin of Toyota is Japan. Under this brand more than seventy different models of cars are produced: a sedan, a pickup truck, a hybrid, a minivan, a coupe, a crossover and others.

History of creation

The world famous automobile company Toyota (Japan) started its activity in 1933. Initially, it was only the automobile department of a completely different company. The company achieved tremendous success under the guidance of its founder, Kiichiro Toyoda.

The very first passenger car came out under the name Model A1. 1937 became for Toyota the year of its separation, the transformation from the department into an independent company. In the early 1960's. The implemented system in practice has shown its suitability and effectiveness. Already in 1962, Toyota overcame the limit of 1 million cars. Dealer network abroad developed with enviable speed. In the 1980s, Toyota was the third largest car manufacturer in the world. At the same time creates a high-end brand - Lexus. Today, the Japanese manufacturer does not lose ground in the ranking of the world's largest automotive companies.

Characteristics of Toyota

First of all, Toyota cars are highly comfortable. Sitting in the car is very convenient, transport is easy to manage. In addition, cars of this brand are very computerized for the modern world. The right-hand steering wheel is typical for all models of Toyota, but for some countries (Russia, America, etc.), the company also developed versions of cars with left-hand drive.

Numerous computers, voice control details, buttons, responsible for various processes, help the driver to manage. In general, Toyota has a small fuel consumption. The speed of the car is quite high. Almost all models have good acceleration and controllability.

Japan, the Toyota manufacturing country, is known all over the world for its principled attitude to safety and quality, so the cars of this brand have practically no cons and are a good combination of speed, price and comfort.

Toyota in the world

The Toyota brand is very popular and recognized as one of the most expensive brands. Car sales are carried out around the world, this is several million cars a year. Toyota is in greatest demand in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia; In the markets of Africa and the Middle East, the models are presented in a smaller volume.

Japan, as a manufacturing country of Toyota, has the main production facilities (several million cars a year) and the company's main headquarters on its territory. In addition, Toyota branches are located in four other countries: Thailand, the United States, Indonesia and Canada, where hundreds of thousands of brands are produced annually in large factories with a staff of several thousand employees.

Toyota in Russia

On the Russian market, Toyota Motor Corporation has been supplying cars since 1998. The most popular are the Toyota Camry, RAV 4, Land Cruiser Prado and Land Cruiser 200. The latter has been considered the # 1 brand among off-road cars on the Russian market for several years already. Today the company's interests are represented by the following branches: Toyota Motor LLC (car sales in Russia) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing (LLC). The plant for the production of cars began its work in 2002 in Shushary near St. Petersburg, today it produces a wide range of car models.

Best selling car

The brand Land Cruiser 200 is made more than 60 years and still has not lost its popularity. Among its series, pickups, jeeps with an open top, small dimensions and real off-road cars can be distinguished. One of the most popular is the 200 series, which is a massive premium SUV. Country of origin of Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is exclusively Japan, the brand is considered to be a "purebred Japanese" and is going to the Tahara plant. For a large proportion of models produced, the right wheel is typical. Land Cruiser is sold in almost all countries, today it is the best-selling in its class.

Characteristics of the Land Cruiser 200

The version itself is designed for off-road, as its distinctive feature is a reinforced suspension and a powerful motor. In addition, a more robust chassis, capable of withstanding very strong impacts, was realized. You can also pick out countless electronic bells and whistles, which include:

• Cruise control;
• climate control;
• Basic alarm with an auto plant;
• LED headlights;
• Computer for management.

Land Cruiser 200 in Russia

The Russian market is supplied with models intended for sale in the CIS countries. Among them are:

1. The version with an engine of 4.5 liters and a capacity of 235 horsepower. The engine works with an automatic box on the diesel engine. It has four-wheel drive and high power. There are two modifications at once, differing by the number of places. The minimum cost of such a masterpiece is 3.4 million, when only 5 seats are offered for passengers. Seven-seat model costs 100 thousand more.

2. Often, dealers offer to buy a gasoline version of the car with more power. It has a volume of 4.6 liters, but its power is 309 hp. Equipments and equipment are identical to diesel.

Since this model is not officially supplied in Russia, its cost is less by 100 thousand than diesel.