Why the Toyota Corolla is the best selling car in the world

The Toyota Corolla has quite a few accolades under its belt. It’s been around for decades, first entering the automotive market way back in 1966 and selling strong ever since. Further, the 2023 Toyota Corolla boasts awards like:

• It’s an IIHS Top Safety Pick
• It received an NHTSA 5-star Overall Safety Rating
• It received the 2023 5-year Cost to Own Award from Kelly Blue Book

And we can’t forget that it’s a Toyota, and Toyota won the Best Resale Value of All Brands award from Kelly Blue Book. All of the above are impressive, but what makes the Toyota Corolla the best selling car in the world?

We’ll start with a caveat. The Toyota Corolla hasn’t ALWAYS been the best selling car in the world. The Ford Model T held that honor for a while followed by the Ford F-Series Truck, and then the Volkswagen Beetle. The Toyota Corolla became the best selling car in the world in the 1990s, and since then more than 50 million of them have been sold globally.

How often is a Toyota Corolla sold?

With numbers like that, you might find yourself asking “How often is a Toyota Corolla sold to achieve that volume?”. We’ve got your answer – every 15 seconds. Yup, you heard right – every 15 seconds someone signs and drives this international fan favorite. It’s not the best-selling car of all time (yet), but we have high hopes with this momentum that it’ll soon have that accolade under its belt, too. And it’s certainly ONE contenders for the best-selling car of all time title.

What makes the Toyota Corolla the best selling car in the world, though?

What makes this Orlando Toyota such a popular choice, though? Here are some of the reasons we have drivers asking for the keys over and over again:

• It offers you a ton of options. One of the reasons why we love it at Toyota of Orlando is that it’s available in 8 models. You’ll find four gas models and four hybrid models, and the great news is that within that range there’s something for everyone. You can opt for the standard LE, sporty SE, sleek hybrid XLE, and even a limited Nightshade Edition.
• It has a starting MSRP of just $22,050. This makes it one of the most affordable Toyotas in the lineup, and that’s not even taking into consideration the amazing deals we offer at Toyota of Orlando.
• As mentioned, it comes in gas AND hybrid options. The Toyota Corolla gas models get 32/41 mpg, while the hybrid models absolutely kill it with 53/46 mpg. That’s almost as good as the Toyota Prius, but with a lower starting MSRP to save you big bucks.
• It comes in 15 different paint colors and offers stylistic elements like multiple sizes of alloy wheels, rear spoilers, LED lighting, sport side rocker panels, and chrome-tipped exhaust. The interior comes in both fabric and SofTex, and you’ll love the sport seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient lighting, and cool metallic interior trim.
• It’s also got great features. The Toyota Corolla may have an affordable MSRP, but it doesn’t drop the ball when it comes to comfort and efficiency. You’ll find features like a power moonroof, automatic climate control, Qi wireless charging, an integrated backup camera, and the Smart Key System with a push button start.

And not to mention, you’ll love the tech inside. This Orlando Toyota offers you connectivity features like Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and USB-C ports. You’ll even have the option of a 9-speaker JBL audio system. On top of that, it comes with Toyota Connected Services. This suite includes Service Connect, Safety Connect, Drive Connect, WiFi Connect, and Remote Connect.

Get your hands on a 2024 Toyota Corolla today

Ready to see for yourself why the new Toyota Corolla is the best selling car in the world? Come on down to Toyota of Orlando! We’re open seven days a week at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 across from the Mall at Millenia. Call us to schedule your test drive at (407) 298-4500!

 

 

 

 

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