What is the most produced car model in history?

The most produced car model in history is the Toyota Corolla. Toyota introduced the nameplate in Japan in 1966, and cumulative sales passed 50 million vehicles in 2021.

The Corolla’s achievement comes from its unusually broad global reach and long production history. Toyota has sold successive generations as sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, coupes, and region-specific variants in markets around the world. Early Corollas were generally rear-wheel drive; later generations adopted front-wheel drive to improve space and efficiency.

A common mix-up is the Volkswagen Beetle, which held the all-time production record before the Corolla surpassed it in 1997. Another nuance is that “most produced” normally refers to a model nameplate across generations, not one identical body design. The Corolla has remained in production since 1966 and is sold under related names in some markets, including the Toyota Sprinter and Corolla Levin.