Toyota created the Corolla, the world's best-selling car nameplate.
Toyota introduced the Corolla in Japan in 1966 as a compact family car. Its combination of modest size, straightforward engineering, and affordable ownership helped it spread internationally. The name comes from a Latin word associated with a small crown, continuing Toyota’s use of names linked to flowers and crowns.
The Corolla has been sold in many body styles, including sedans, wagons, hatchbacks, and coupes. Generational changes have substantially altered its size and technology, so “Corolla” describes a long-running nameplate rather than one unchanging model. Toyota has repeatedly updated the car for regional markets, creating differences in equipment and styling around the world.