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Toyota celebrates 50 mil Corollas sold worldwide in 55 years

Automaker successfully sells 300,000 units in Malaysia alone

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 17 Aug 2021 9:30PM

Toyota celebrates 50 mil Corollas sold worldwide in 55 years
In the 55 years that the Toyota Corolla has been around, its continued popularity has proven that the basic philosophy behind the model is valid. – Wikimedia pic, August 17, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Japanese carmaker Toyota has sold 50 million units of its Corolla model worldwide, with 300,000 sold in the Malaysian market.

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd president Ravindran Kurusamy said the success of the model is due to it being a new standard of automotive excellence in this class of cars, offering customers a dynamic and advanced sedan with luxurious styling.

“Each generation, right from the very first, has been a contributor in the brand’s transformation. From the first generation, which began the motorisation for the masses, to the latest generation, which is the basis of the transformation, the Corolla has always been in sync with the changes in society and economy of Malaysia.”

In the 55 years that the Corolla has been around, its continued popularity has proven that the basic philosophy behind the model is valid.

However, the company said the original design has evolved over the generations to meet changing tastes and lifestyles of Malaysian customers. – Bernama, August 17, 2021

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