Toyota announces limited edition 60th anniversary Corolla

Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK is making a limited edition of the Toyota Corolla to mark the model’s 60th anniversary.

The Burnaston car manufacturing plant is producing exclusive ‘60th Anniversary’ special editions of the hatchback, which is the world’s best-selling car, with global sales of more than 57 million.

The version features unique styling elements, enhanced equipment specifications and commemorative badging.

In a statement, Toyota said: “Corolla’s sustained success is founded on the principles Toyota applied in creating the original model back in 1966.

“The vision then was for a high-quality, versatile car at an affordable price, offering added value.

“Today, 12 generations later, it remains true to those qualities, having constantly adapted over the years to meet people’s changing needs and priorities to maintain its place at the heart of the market.”

Today, Corolla is a global model, manufactured at 12 locations worldwide and sold in 150 countries and regions.

Europe is a key market, where it is long-established as a core model in the Toyota line-up.

Corolla has also been central to Toyota’s manufacturing programme in Europe.

Production began with the seventh-generation model at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey in 1994 and extended to Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK in 1998. 

The 60th Anniversary Corolla will be offered in strictly limited numbers, available to order direct from Toyota centres in October. The on-the-road price will be announced shortly.