Learn Everything about Toyota Cars, Models, Recalls and more

With the rising inflation worldwide incl. in the U.S.A., buying a car while managing the cost of a household is nothing less than luxury for most people. Still, a car is a requirement for most of us. So for most of us, getting a car which can fit our small budget yet being highly reliable isn’t a requirement, it’s a necessity. There are lots of options in the market, but we think nothing can beat the reliability of Toyota. However, the story was not the same from the beginning. So before heading to the reasons to buy a new Toyota, we’ve discussed how Toyota achieved this height not only in the U.S.A but also in the global automobile market.

Toyota followed the kaizen philosophy to achieve near to zero issues. It shows how key details can make anyone the best in the world. Kaizen is a Japanese word which means ‘continuous improvement’. In 1950, Toyota developed a new concept called ‘lean manufacturing’ which is considered to be one of the most efficient production methods till date. Later on, other automobile manufacturers namely Ford, GM, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra also adopted the ‘lean manufacturing’.

Toyota made some changes in the employees’ responsibilities & assigned different employees different tasks in rotating shifts. For example, team A would take care of the assembly line, team B as housekeeping & team C in the R&D and in the rotating shifts team A would do the housekeeping, team B would take care of R&D and team C work in the assembly line. With this method, all employees came to know both minor & major details and issues at any point of production. If any issues were found, they were allowed to stop the assembly process and rectify the problem. With this initiative, Toyota was able to produce a car with almost zero defects.

However, Toyota also brought some changes among its suppliers. Any supplier who makes components for a vehicle such as gearbox, engine etc. knows better about the component than the automaker itself. So Toyota appointed some Tier 1 & Tier 2 suppliers who were only conveyed about the type & characteristics of the vehicle, and produced components accordingly. They were not handed over any blueprint of the car. The Tier 1 suppliers were engineering specialists whereas the Tier 2 ones were manufacturing specialists. If the Tier 1 suppliers were making an alternator then all the small parts were manufactured by the Tier 2 suppliers. Toyota encouraged both types of suppliers to make conversation with each other regarding the parts to ensure making components with high synchronisation & zero defects. However, all of them were independent suppliers which might be problematic for Toyota in the future. So, Toyota purchased some equities from its suppliers and asked them to set up plants near Toyota factories so that required components could be produced when needed & the workers could bring and assemble the components from the suppliers’ plants ASAP. In this way, the workers would generate a sense of responsibility which would ultimately be profitable for toyota.
Upon producing a prototype, Toyota would test it rigorously. If satisfied with the test, only then Toyota launched the model in the market.

Camry is one of the most preferred Toyotas globally, not only in the U.S.A. In 1997, Camry became the 1st Toyota to throw the Ford Taurus out of the game and marked its name in the best selling car in America.

• A mid-size sedan.
• Engine Options- 2.5L & 3.5L 4/6 cylinder available in both hybrid and standard drivetrain producing upto 301 HP.
• MPG For standard variants, city (28), highway (39), combined (32) & for hybrid, city (51), highway (53), combined (52).
• Ownership Cost – According to edmund.com, 5 years ownership cost of 2022 Toyota camry is close to $36700 including tax, repair & maintenance.
• Safety Rating – 5 stars combined (NHTSA)
• Basic Warranty – 36 months/36,000 miles.
• Resale value – Average depreciation rate 26% for 5 years.
• Recall – 2007 (11), 2009 (10), 2018 (7). Check NHTSA for more information.

Corolla is a global success and the U.S.A is no exception. Here it’s more known as baby camry that results in more affordable compared to Camry.

• Compact 4 door sedan.
• Engine options – 2.0L & 1.8L 4 cylinder, producing 166 HP (std.) & 138 HP (hybrid) available in both standard and hybrid drivetrain for all variants.
• MPG – For standard variants: City (32) & Highway (41)
  For hybrid variants: City (50) & Highway (43)
• Ownership Cost – According to edmund.com, 5 years ownership cost of 2022 Toyota corolla is about $32,400 incl. tax, maintenance, repairs, depreciation etc.
• Safety Rating – 5 stars combined (NHTSA).
• Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles.
• Resale value – Average depreciation rate 21% for 5 years.
• Recall – 2010 (17), 2003-04 (14), 2019 (5). Check NHTSA for more information.

With the Prius, Toyota introduced the world with the hybrid drivetrain. Launched in Japan in 1997 and in 2001 in the U.S.A, Prius has always been loved & critically acclaimed by the automobile reviewers and the owners.

• Compact 4 door hatchback.
• Engine options – 1.8L 4 cylinder engine, CVT & an electric motor with a combined 121 HP
• MPG – City (58) & Highway (53).
• Ownership Cost – According to edmund.com, 5 years ownership cost of 2022 Toyota Prius is about $28,726 incl. tax, maintenance, repairs, depreciation etc.
• Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles
• Safety Rating – 5 stars combined (NHTSA)
• Resale Value – Average depreciation rate 17% for 5 years.
• Recall – 2010 (10), 2012 (8), 2019 (3), 2020 (1). Check NHTSA for more information

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• • Compact crossover SUV.
  • Engine – 2.5L 4 cylinder with 203 HP.
  • CMPG – Standard: 25/32 Hybrid: 41/38
  • Ownership Cost – According to edmund.com, 5 years ownership cost is about $36,770 incl. tax, maintenance, repairs, depreciation etc.
  • Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles
  • Safety Rating – 5 stars combined (NHTSA)
  • Resale Value – Average depreciation rate 21% for 5 years.
  • Recall – 2010 (14), 2012/’14 (6), 2020 (5). Check NHTSA for more information.

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• Pickup.
• Engine options – 2.7L 4 cylinder with 159 HP & 3.5L V6 with 278 HP.
• MPG – City (18), Highway (22)
• Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles
• Ownership Cost – According to edmund.com, 5 years ownership cost of 2022 Toyota Tacoma is about $43,919 incl. tax, maintenance, repairs, depreciation etc.
• Safety Rating – 4 stars combined (NHTSA)
• Resale Value – Average depreciation rate 33% for 5 years.
• Recall – 2010 (13), 2011 (9), 2012 (7), 2019 (4). Check NHTSA for more information.

Why Should You Keep at least one Toyota in Your Garage?

Well, there are multiple factors to consider buying a toyota. We’ve discussed here 7 (can’t be ignored) reasons which are applicable to all kinds of buyers. Whether you want your Toyota used cars or new, these 7 factors always come to play.

With Toyota, we cannot doubt the quality of the product. Be it the car or the service, quality is there. A handful of automakers can match the quality of Toyota products.

In the automotive industry, reliability and Toyota are known as synonyms. The Toyota cars last years after years, to such an extent that if the 1st generation bought a Toyota and the 4th generation is using the same as the daily driver, it won’t break yet. Owning Toyota simply means near to zero headache of the owner.

Toyota doesn’t only offer quality products, the automaker also takes care of the spare parts being available everywhere where Toyota vehicles are being sold. And it’s not like the access to spare parts is only confined to the automaker only. Visit any repair shop, you’ll find the component you are looking for. We’ve heard many stories about Toyota from lots of owners, such as if you bought a Toyota and for some reason, the company discontinued the product, that doesn’t mean you’re out of the game. If anything in your car fails, that may be due to mechanical or electrical reasons, and the component isn’t currently manufactured or not available in the USA market, Toyota will manufacture that component & supply it to you.

Another blessing of owning a Toyota is the availability of a wide network of service centres, not only in the USA but anywhere in the world where Toyota sells its cars. You can be assured that your vehicle will be ready to run again without shedding a chunk amount of money. Like in the previous point, we’ve discussed how far Toyota can go to make your ownership peaceful. Well, the story doesn’t end there. If your Toyota is facing a problem due to the failure of any of the components & nothing goes right, Toyota will do R&D on that particular vehicle to find out what went wrong. Upon finding the issue, if a new component is required, they will manufacture that particularly for your Toyota and make it drivable again. That’s Toyota for you.

We Americans are fans of Japanese technology, be it the automobile or photography, not only because they are excellent in every sector, but also because of being cheap. Toyota, being a leading Japanese manufacturer, is no different. Providing high quality products in the USA at affordable rates was the sole aim of the then Toyota chairman Eiji Toyoda which is being followed even today. The same motto helped Toyota to build ‘world’s best car’ which had to be a luxury one but priced under common man’s height, that car which we know today as Lexus, the luxury segment of Toyota.
Be it the price, or the maintenance & spare parts, Toyota is affordable.

Check Toyota cars at your local Toyota dealership

Toyota manufactures varieties of vehicles, suited for everyone’s needs. For goods carriers & proper off-roading, there’re the pickups, for families & mild offroads, the sedans, hatchbacks & SUVs are available which not only offer great mileage and comfort but also large cargo space. If you’re passionate about driving green & hybrid for the betterment of the environment, plenty of options are available there too. Toyota is known as the leader in the hybrid car segment. If you want, you can upgrade yours later on as per your taste and requirements.

Toyota is considered the best automobile company in the USA to retain its value even after years. Toyota ticks every aspect a buyer looks for – affordability, mileage, reliability and indestructibility. All these together win the high customer satisfaction which doesn’t fade even after years.

• Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles
• Recall – 2010 (10), 2012 (8), 2020 (1), 2019 (3)

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