Iconic Toyota Corolla Celebrates 60 Years as the World’s Best-Selling Car

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The Toyota Corolla celebrates 60 years as the world's best-selling car, with more than 57 million global sales. This milestone has been marked by the release of a limited edition 60th anniversary hatchback - built in Britain.

Posted on 27 Aug 2026 Posted by Jess Stanbrook

Launch of the Limited-edition model

  • Toyota is marking the milestone with a limited-edition 60th Anniversary Corolla Hatchback, built in Britain.
  • Over its 60-year history, the Corolla has become the world’s best-selling car, with more than 57 million vehicles sold worldwide.
  • The Corolla has been a key model in Europe since its arrival in 1967, regularly ranking among the region’s best-selling cars.
  • Now in its 12th generation, the Corolla continues Toyota’s focus on quality, reliability, versatility and value.

Exclusive styling: The Special Edition includes:

  • New Boreal Blue metallic paint
  • Contrasting Eclipse Black roof and pillars
  • Unique 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels
  • Matt silver exterior detailing
  • Dark-plated exterior garnishes
  • 60th Anniversary decals
  • Special interior scuff plates and carpet mats

 

Hybrid Power

The 60th anniversary model uses Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid technology and is offered exclusively with the 1.8-litre hybrid, producing 138bhp.

 

Tech-packed Interior

Standard equipment includes 12.3-inch digital driver display and 10.5-inch Toyota Smart Connect+ touchscreen with cloud-based navigation and live traffic information.

 

Safety Equipment

Toyota Safety Sense features include things like pre-collision technology, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane trace assist, emergency steering assist and road sign recognition.

 

Corolla's Presence

  • Corolla’s global reach: The model is now manufactured at 12 locations worldwide and sold in 150 countries and regions.
  • Strong European heritage: The Corolla arrived in Europe in 1967 and has become one of the region’s consistently best-selling models.
  • Built in Britain: Toyota began Corolla production in the UK in 1998, adding to its importance in Toyota’s European manufacturing story.
  • Six decades of evolution: Now in its 12th generation, the Corolla continues the original 1966 formula of quality, versatility, affordability and value.

UK Availability

The limited-run 60th Anniversary Corolla Hatchback will be available to order through Toyota centres from October 2026.

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