Toyota was founded in the 1930s and produced cars under license for Ford. Only in the 50s did they start producing self-developed cars, the first being the Toyopet Crown. In the 1960s, production skyrocketed, and we also got Toyota to Norway.
Previously published about Toyota
Toyota corolla cross
Fills the space between the Toyota Corolla station wagon and the RAV4. Suitable large family car with good driving characteristics.
Toyota RAV4 Style hybrid AWD
New RAV4 with 5th generation hybrid and Toyota's new four-wheel drive based on its own electric motor that operates the rear wheels.
Toyota C-HR 1,8 hybrid
If I had to choose between hybrid and 4-wheel drive, I would choose hybrid. First and foremost because of the price, secondly because of the favorable fuel consumption.
Toyota Yaris
The new Yaris looks cool with a longer wheelbase and track width. I was curious about the driving characteristics and whether the hybrid solution has become less fussy.
Toyota Corolla 1,8 hybrid
- Runs on electricity half the time, says the advertisement. We drove Toyota's 4th generation non-chargeable hybrid solution. The drivetrain originates from the Prius where it has been used for several years.
Toyota AurisHybrid
The hybrid concept in the Auris originates from the Prius. With a non-rechargeable hybrid, the car is charged while driving.
Toyota Auris Touring Hybrid
After driving around the Toyota Auris hybrid, I have formed some thoughts about the car. Some are good and some are not.
Toyota ProAce Comfort L2 2.0 BlueHDI
A van that works well on snowy, slippery winter roads and cold weather. Performance and consumption are on par with the best in the industry. Easy to load, easy to maneuver.
Toyota ProAce Electric 50 kwh
We have driven the Toyota Proace Electric 50 kwh and can report a high comfort factor - but the range on a cold April day could have been better.
Toyota AurisHybrid
Official consumption figures for hybrid cars are more misleading than indicative. Real consumption figures can be found here.
Toyota Carina II (T150)
When Carina switched to front-wheel drive, Toyota just as well called the car Carina II, – plain and simple. And Carina II was welcomed with open arms.
A Crown, Someday
The Toyota Crown was one of the mainstays of Toyota's model program after the war. It was in this model that Toyota added the characteristics that shaped the car brand to what it is today.
Toyota models in text and images
Toyota Supra mk5
The GR department in Toyota and BMW which is behind the Supra mk3, but from Toyota it is emphasized that the BMW Z4 and Supra are not identical cars.
Toyota GT86
This is a Subaru in Toyota clothes with a wonderful sound and plenty of driving pleasure, but you're unlikely to get any envious glances from the neighbours.
Toyota MR2 mk3
The Toyota MR2 mk3 is made as a pure roadster with either a soft-top or hard-top. The small two-seater, with the length of a Yaris, does not need a large roof.
Toyota MR2 mk1
If I remember correctly, the motoring press used words like "Fun To Drive". It was not a word one associated with Toyota
Toyota Land Cruiser 40 series
Early cars often suffered from rust problems. But as everyone knows - if you can keep the rust off a Land Cruiser, then you have a car for life.
Toyota Dyna 100
The Dyna is a Japanese truck on a solid frame, powered by a 3-liter truck engine