In 2016, Toyota made a lot of marks among automotive innovations. As a result, it is worth noting the five most important events for this company and how they influenced the production economics.
The content of the article:
- Airbags
- New Toyota Corolla
- Updated Highlander
- World leadership
- Crossover C-HR
Toyota tries every year to introduce a new model or new technology to the automotive market. For the Japanese manufacturer Toyota, 2016 can be said to have ended successfully in Russia, despite the unpleasant moments, although there are still more positive ones.
Airbag recall
Let's start with an unpleasant point. Recently, many manufacturers have begun to recall certain batches of cars that have breakdowns with airbags. This problem has not spared Toyota either. In 2016, the manufacturer recalled about 1.4 million vehicles produced between 2008 and 2012.
The recall covered various models, ranging from small hatchbacks and sedans to bulky SUVs. The reason is quite simple, they could have been fitted with defective side airbags. According to the manufacturer Toyota, they could have triggered spontaneously due to small cracks in the main blocks. According to the company's reporting, everyone who visited a specialized service station of the company underwent a free replacement.
Updated Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla takes the first positions in sales on the territory of the Russian Federation. It is also worth noting that this model has many fans and the release of the updated Corolla only revived the audience. Moreover, many people know that the release of an updated model always changes the price tag. In August, sales of the updated sedan started on the territory of the Russian Federation.
The exterior of the Toyota Corolla sedan has changed for the better, however, the equipment of the new item has also changed only for the better. Thanks to these changes, the updated Corolla was included in the TOP-25 list of the best-selling models in the Russian Federation.
Highlander crossover
Following the updated Toyota Corolla, the Highlander crossover was also updated. In September (a month after Corolla), sales of the updated crossover started in the States. The changes are clearly visible on the exterior. Under the hood of the novelty, a new 3.5-liter V6 gasoline was installed. The unit is capable of delivering 295 hp and will be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission labeled Direct Shift. Rumor has it that the novelty on the territory of the Russian Federation should be expected in the spring of 2017.
Leadership in the global market
As you can see, Toyota was striving for exemplary results. In November, statistics showed that the car manufacturer topped the ranking in terms of car sales worldwide. The period was taken from January 2016 to October.
Toyota has been holding the absolute championship since 2015; in 2016, 6,238,429 vehicles were sold worldwide during this period. Also, during these nine months in Kazakhstan, the Toyota Camry model has become an absolute bestseller among all cars. Statistics show that the Japanese business class sedan has overtaken the earlier silver medalist Lada Priora in sales.
All-new Toyota C-HR
The TOP-5 list is closed by a completely new Toyota C-HR crossover. In Turkey, the Toyota plant started production of a completely new crossover in December. A 1.2-liter turbocharged engine will be installed under the hood of the novelty. and a capacity of 116 horses. A hybrid installation will work in tandem with it. The total power output will be 122 hp.
Regarding the drive, there will be two options, this is a front-wheel drive and an all-wheel drive crossover. Toyota representatives have not yet said whether the new C-HR will be sold in Russia.
