Toyota was the world's largest automaker by production volume in 2023. The Japanese company and its affiliated brands produced more vehicles than any other major automotive group, maintaining a position it has held for much of the modern era.
Toyota's scale comes from a broad portfolio that includes Toyota passenger cars, Lexus luxury vehicles, Daihatsu small cars, and Hino commercial vehicles. Its global manufacturing network spans Japan, North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, China, and other regions. High-volume models such as the Corolla, RAV4, Yaris, and Hilux contribute substantially to its totals.
A common mix-up is confusing production with sales or comparing a single brand with an entire corporate group. Rankings can also vary depending on whether commercial vehicles, subsidiaries, and joint ventures are included. Even under widely used 2023 global vehicle comparisons, Toyota remained ahead of Volkswagen Group and General Motors by overall volume. Toyota's lead was especially notable because it included strong hybrid demand alongside conventional gasoline vehicles.