Toyota, explained by Otto

Otto’s published explanations of Toyota: brand history, model lineups, legendary cars, 10 iconic cars, engines & drivetrains.

Brand History
The History of Toyota
How Sakichi Toyoda's looms led his son Kiichiro to cars in 1933, and how Toyota grew through the Crown, Corolla, Lexus and Prius to the company it is today.
Model Lineups
Toyota Model Lineup Explained
Toyota's range and names explained: Land Cruiser series 40, 70, 80, 100, 200, 300 and 250, the Prado and FJ, GR and GR SPORT, and what Oman's Toyota range includes.
Legendary Cars
The Legendary Cars That Defined Toyota
Seven Toyotas that changed the company, from the Model AA and the Crown to the Land Cruiser, Corolla, Hilux, Prius and GR Yaris, and what each one changed.
10 Iconic Cars
10 Iconic Cars From Toyota
Otto's ten iconic Toyotas, from the Land Cruiser 40, 2000GT and AE86 to the Celica GT-Four, A80 Supra, 86 and the TS050 HYBRID that won Le Mans.
Engines & Drivetrains
Iconic Toyota Engines & Drivetrains
Toyota engines explained, from the Type A and Land Cruiser sixes and V8s to the 2JZ, the hybrid system, Dynamic Force and GR turbo engines, plus 4WD systems.

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