The Car Company with the Most Models

There are more than 100 car companies in the world, and 14–15 of them stand out with their famous vehicles. Companies like "Toyota," "Volkswagen," "Hyundai," and "General Motors" lead the global automotive market. "Toyota" is considered the car company with the most models (vehicle types) in the world. The Japanese auto giant has more than 50 different models, such as: "Land Cruiser" (1951), "Crown" (1955), "Corolla" (1966), "Century" (1967), "Mark" (1968), "Hilux" (1968), "Carina" (1970), "Camry" (1982), "Land Cruiser Prado" (1984), "Avalon" (1994), "RAV4" (1994), "Sienna" (1997), "Venza" (1997), "Prius" (1997), "Vitz" (1998), "Highlander" (2000), "Yaris" (2002), "Aurion" (2006), "Aqua" (2011), "Mirai" (2014), "Starlet" (2019), "Frontlander" (2021), and "Allion" (2021).

"Toyota," which is a conglomerate including brands like "Lexus," "Daihatsu," and "Hino," was founded in 1937 in Aichi city by Kiichiro Toyoda. After the first model, "Model AA," was developed in 1936, a competition was held to create a brand name. From among 27,000 suggestions, "Toyota"—a modified version of the word "Toyoda"—was chosen. There is also a Japanese belief that after repeating the pleasant-sounding word "Toyota" eight times, you will become wealthy. Initially written in Japanese Katakana, the company's name began to be written in English capital letters as "TOYOTA" after it gained international recognition in 1950. The logo of this world-leading automaker was designed in 1990. The logo features two intersecting ellipses within a larger ellipse, symbolizing the strong bond and trust between the manufacturer and the customers.

"Toyota" produces various types of vehicles, including sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, and off-road vehicles. "Lexus" is considered the luxury model of "Toyota" and is a favorite among car enthusiasts. Established in 1989, this Japanese brand stands out for its reliability, comfort, durability, and advanced technology. The first model of this luxury car sold in more than 90 countries was the "LS 400," which generated great interest. Although "Lexus" production began with sedans, today it includes coupes, crossovers, and off-road versions.

The best-selling model of the beloved Japanese brand is the "Corolla." The "Corolla" model, which means "Small Crown," was introduced to the public in 1966. According to data, more than 50 million units of this model have been purchased to date. This success is the result of the company's tireless efforts dedicated to the "Corolla." Loved for its fuel efficiency, comfort, and luxury, the "Corolla" is one of the most famous cars in the market. The "Prius" model, introduced in 1997, is considered a major breakthrough in the history of electric vehicles. Since then, the number of electric cars has continued to grow, and almost all car companies have begun specializing in electric and hybrid vehicles. The rarest model of the Japanese brand is the "Toyota Century Convertible," with only 4 units produced for the Japanese imperial family. The rarest mass-produced version is the "Toyota 2000GT," with only 337 units. The smallest vehicle from the Japanese automaker is the "Toyota Aygo X" (3.7m long), and the largest is the "Toyota Sequoia" (5.2m long). In the global production of various car types, "Volkswagen Group" holds the second position.