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This excerpt taken from the TM 20-F filed Jun 24, 2009.

Vehicle Models

Toyota’s vehicles (provided by Toyota, Daihatsu and Hino) can be classified into two categories: conventional engine vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Toyota’s product line-up includes subcompact and compact cars, mini-vehicles, mid-size, luxury, sports and specialty cars, recreational and sport-utility vehicles, pickup trucks, minivans, trucks and buses.

Conventional Engine Vehicles

Subcompact and Compact

Toyota’s subcompact and compact cars include the four-door Corolla sedan, which is one of Toyota’s best selling models. The Yaris, marketed as the Vitz in Japan, is a subcompact car designed to include features such as better performance and comfort compared to other compact cars available on the market, with low emissions that are particularly attractive to European consumers. The Vitz was remodeled in February 2005. This model was launched as the remodeled Yaris in the United States in March 2006. In Japan, Toyota introduced the Auris and bB in 2006, ist which was remodeled in July 2007, and the remodeled Corolla Rumion in October of the same year. Furthermore, Toyota introduced the “micro premium” car iQ in October 2008. In the United States, Toyota introduced the Scion xB and Scion xD in 2007.

Mini-Vehicles

Mini-vehicles are manufactured and sold by Daihatsu. Daihatsu manufactures mini-vehicles, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and auto parts. Mini-vehicles are passenger cars, vans or trucks with engine displacements of 660 cubic centimeters or less. Daihatsu sold approximately 601 thousand mini-vehicles and 182 thousand automobiles on a consolidated basis during fiscal 2009. Daihatsu’s largest market is Japan, which accounted for approximately 75% of Daihatsu’s unit sales during fiscal 2009.

Mid-Size

Toyota’s mid-size models include the Camry, which has been the best selling passenger car in the United States for eleven of the past twelve calendar years (From 1997 to 2008) and also for the last seven consecutive years. The Camry was fully remodeled in January 2006. Camry models include the Camry Solara sport coupe. Camry sales in the United States for 2008 was approximately 437 thousand units (including approximately 17 thousand Solaras and approximately 46 thousand hybrid vehicles). In addition, Toyota’s other mid-size models include (i) the REIZ for the Chinese market, (ii) the Mark X, the Blade which was introduced in December 2006, and the Premio and the Allion, both of which were remodeled in May 2007, for the Japanese market, and (iii) the Avensis, which was remodeled in November 2008 for the European market.

Luxury & Large

In North America, Europe and Japan, Toyota’s luxury line-up consists primarily of vehicles sold under the Lexus brand name. In the United States, Lexus has earned the title of best-selling luxury brand for the ninth consecutive year by selling approximately 259 thousand units in 2008. Lexus models include the LS, the GS, the ES and the IS. Lexus models also include luxury sport-utility vehicles sold in the United States, such as the GX, the RX, the LX, as well as the SC and the IS F. Toyota commenced sales of its luxury automobiles in Japan under the Lexus brand in August 2005. As of May 31, 2009, the Lexus brand line-up in Japan includes the LS, GS, IS, RX, SC and IS F. Toyota brand’s full-size luxury car, the Crown, was remodeled in February 2008, and the Crown Majesta was remodeled in March 2009. Toyota also sells the Century limousine in Japan.

 

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Sports and Specialty

In Japan and other markets, Toyota sells the Lexus SC two-door sports coupe, and in the United States the Scion tC, a sport car model targeted to young drivers. In December 2007, Toyota introduced the IS F model under the Lexus brand as the high-performance sports model and in May 2009, the IS 250C as the convertible model.

Recreational and Sport-Utility Vehicles and Pickup Trucks

Toyota sells a variety of sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Toyota sport-utility vehicles available in North America include the Sequoia, the 4Runner, the RAV4, the Highlander, the FJ Cruiser and the Land Cruiser, and pickup trucks available are the Tacoma and Tundra. The Tacoma, the Tundra and the Sequoia are manufactured in the United States. Toyota also offers three types of sport-utility vehicles under the Lexus brand, including the GX, the RX, as well as the LX. The LX, the GX, the Land Cruiser, the Tundra, the Sequoia, the 4Runner and the Prado sold in the United States are equipped with V-8 engines. Toyota also manufactures the RX model in Canada. Toyota’s pickup truck, the Hilux, has been the best selling model of all Toyota cars sold in Thailand. In February 2007, Toyota introduced the remodeled Tundra in North America. In addition, in August 2007, Toyota introduced the Vanguard model in Japan, and in December 2008, Toyota introduced the new Venza in North America. The fully remodeled RX was introduced in February 2009 in North America and in March 2009 in Europe. In Japan, the RX was introduced for the first time in January 2009.

Minivans and Cabwagons

Toyota offers several basic models for the global minivan market. Its largest minivan, the Alphard was remodeled in May 2008 in Japan, at the same time that the Vellfire was introduced. In addition, the Corolla Verso was introduced in December 2008 in Europe, and the Wish was remodeled in April 2009 in Japan. Toyota’s other minivan models include, in Japan, the Hiace, the Regius Ace, the Estima, the Noah, the Voxy, the Sienta and the Isis and, in North America, the Sienna.

Trucks and Buses

Toyota’s product line-up includes trucks (including vans) up to a gross vehicle weight of five tons and micro-buses, which are sold in Japan and in overseas markets. Trucks and buses are also manufactured and sold by Hino, a subsidiary of Toyota. Hino’s product line-up includes large trucks with a gross vehicle weight of over eleven tons, medium trucks with a gross vehicle weight of between five and eleven tons, and small trucks with a gross vehicle weight of up to five tons. Hino held the largest share of the Japanese large truck market in fiscal 2009. Hino’s bus line-up includes large to medium buses used primarily as tour buses and public buses, small buses and micro-buses. Toyota and Hino maintain a large share of the small bus (including micro-buses) segment in Japan.

Hybrid Vehicles

The world’s first mass-produced hybrid car was Toyota’s Prius. It runs on an efficient combination of gasoline engine and motor. This system allows the Prius to travel more efficiently than conventional engine vehicles of comparable size and performance on the same amount of gasoline. The hybrid design of the Prius also results in the output of 75% less pollution than the maximum amount allowed by Japanese environmental regulations. Toyota views the Prius as the cornerstone of its emphasis on designing and producing environmentally friendly automobiles. In March 2005, Toyota introduced the RX400h in North America and Europe and the Harrier Hybrid in Japan. Toyota also introduced the Highlander Hybrid in North America. Toyota introduced the Prius in China in November 2005 and the hybrid version of the Camry in North America in May 2006. Toyota introduced the GS450h, the hybrid version of the Lexus brand premium sedan, in North America, Europe and Japan by March 2006, and Toyota introduced the remodeled Estima Hybrid in June 2006. As of April 2009, Toyota has cumulatively sold over 1.81 million hybrid vehicle units. Furthermore, in May 2007, Toyota introduced the LS600h hybrid sedan in Japan, North America, and Europe, which Toyota believes to offer the highest quality of the Lexus brand to date. Furthermore, in May 2008, Toyota introduced the hybrid version of the Crown which is the signature model of the Toyota brand, in Japan. The Prius, of which

 

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1.26 million units have been sold since it was first introduced in 1997 and whose name has become synonymous with hybrid vehicles, underwent its second full model change in May 2009. In March 2009, the Lexus RX450h, which is the fully-remodeled Lexus RX400h, was successively introduced in Japan, North America and Europe. Toyota is planning to introduce new hybrid vehicles including the HS250h in the summer of 2009 or later, followed by the introduction of plug-in cars with lithium ion batteries by the end of 2009. Going forward, Toyota will continue to expand its lineup of hybrid vehicle models, which is an area in which significant growth is expected in the contracting vehicle market.

Toyota also began limited sales of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle in Japan and the United States in December 2002. In June 2005, Toyota’s new fuel cell hybrid passenger vehicle became the first in Japan to acquire vehicle type certification under the Road Vehicles Act, as amended, on March 31, 2005, by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Leases for the vehicle began in July 2005. By 2007, Toyota was able to make improvements to start up and cruising distance at temperature below freezing, which were technological challenges. Toyota has made advances by solving technological issues such as the above, and has been working towards the practical use of such solutions.

Toyota aims to continue its efforts to offer a diverse line-up of hybrid vehicles, enhance engine power while improving fuel efficiency, and otherwise work towards increasing the sales of hybrid vehicles.

This excerpt taken from the TM 20-F filed Jun 25, 2008.

Vehicle Models

Toyota’s vehicles (provided by Toyota, Daihatsu and Hino) can be classified into two categories: conventional engine vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Toyota’s product line-up includes subcompact and compact cars, mini-vehicles, mid-size, luxury, sports and specialty cars, recreational and sport-utility vehicles, pickup trucks, minivans, trucks and buses.

Conventional Engine Vehicles

Subcompact and Compact

Toyota’s subcompact and compact cars include the four-door Corolla sedan, which is one of Toyota’s best selling models. The Yaris, marketed as the Vitz in Japan, is a subcompact car designed to include features such as better performance and comfort compared to other compact cars available on the market, with low emissions that are particularly attractive to European consumers. The Vitz which is currently available in Japan was remodeled in February 2005. This model launched in the United States in March 2006. Toyota introduced the Ractis and Belta in 2005, Auris and bB in 2006, ist which was remodeled in July 2007, and Corolla Rumion in October of the same year. In the United States, Toyota introduced the Scion xB and Scion xD in 2007.

Mini-Vehicles

Mini-vehicles are manufactured and sold by Daihatsu. Daihatsu manufactures mini-vehicles, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and auto parts. Mini-vehicles are passenger cars, vans or trucks with engine displacements of 660 cubic centimeters or less. Toyota also sells under its name certain automobiles (excluding mini-vehicles) manufactured by Daihatsu. Daihatsu sold approximately 595 thousand mini-vehicles and 190 thousand automobiles on a consolidated basis during fiscal 2008. Daihatsu’s largest market is Japan, which accounted for approximately 73% of Daihatsu’s unit sales during fiscal 2008.

Mid-Size

Toyota’s mid-size models include the Camry, which has been the best selling passenger car in the United States for ten of the past eleven calendar years (From 1997 to 2007) and also for the last six consecutive years. The Camry was fully remodeled in January 2006. Camry models include the Camry Solara sport coupe. Camry sales in the United States for 2007 was approximately 473 thousand units (including approximately 28 thousand Solaras approximately 54 thousand hybrid vehicles). Toyota’s Japanese mid-size cars also include the Mark X, Blade which was introduced in December 2006, and Premio and Allion, both of which were remodeled in May 2007.

 

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Luxury & Large

In North America, Europe and Japan, Toyota’s luxury line-up consists primarily of vehicles sold under the Lexus brand name. In the United States, Lexus has earned the title of best-selling luxury brand for the eighth consecutive year by selling approximately 327 thousand units in 2007. Lexus models include the full-size LS sedan which was remodeled in September 2006, the GS sedans that were remodeled in January 2005, the ES which was remodeled in March 2006, the IS mid-size sport sedans that were remodeled in August 2005. Lexus models also include luxury sport-utility vehicles sold in the United States, such as the GX, the RX, luxury sport-utility vehicles including the LX, which was remodeled in July 2007, as well as the SC and the IS F. Toyota commenced sales of its luxury automobiles in Japan under the Lexus brand in August 2005. As of May 31, 2008, the Lexus brand line-up in Japan includes the LS, GS, IS, IS F and SC. In addition to the Toyota brand’s full-size luxury car, the Crown, which was remodeled in February 2008, Toyota also sells the Century limousine in Japan.

Sports and Specialty

In Japan and other markets, Toyota sells the Lexus SC two-door sports coupe, and in the United States the Scion tC, a sport car model targeted to young drivers. In December 2007, Toyota introduced the IS F model as the high-performance sports model of the Lexus brand.

Recreational and Sport-Utility Vehicles and Pickup Trucks

Toyota sells a variety of sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Toyota sport-utility vehicles available in North America include the Sequoia, the 4Runner, the RAV4, the Highlander, the FJ Cruiser and the Land Cruiser, and pickup trucks available are the Tacoma and Tundra. The Tacoma, the Tundra and the Sequoia are manufactured in the United States. Toyota also offers sport-utility vehicles under the Lexus brand, including the GX, the RX, as well as the LX which was remodeled in November 2007. The LX, the GX, the Land Cruiser, the Tundra, the Sequoia, the 4Runner and the Prado sold in the United States are equipped with V-8 engines. Toyota also manufactures the RX model in Canada. Toyota’s pickup truck, the Hilux, has been the best selling model of all Toyota cars sold in Thailand. The RAV4 was remodeled in Japan in November 2005 and in North America in December 2005. In August 2007, Toyota also introduced the Vanguard model in Japan.

Minivans and Cabwagons

Toyota offers several basic models for the global minivan market. Its largest minivan, the Alphard was remodeled in May 2008 in Japan, at the same time that the Vellfire was introduced. Toyota’s other minivan models include the Sienna, which underwent a model change in March 2003 and is sold in North America, the Hiace and Regius Ace, the Estima which was remodeled in January 2006, the Noah and the Voxy, which were remodeled in June 2007. Other models include the Wish, which is sold in Japan, the Sienta, and the Isis.

Trucks and Buses

Toyota’s product line-up includes trucks (including vans) up to a load capacity of four tons and micro-buses, which are sold in Japan and in overseas markets. Trucks and buses are also manufactured and sold by Hino, a subsidiary of Toyota. Hino’s product line-up includes large trucks with a load capacity of over ten tons, medium trucks with a load capacity between four and eight tons, and small trucks with a load capacity of between two and four tons. Hino held the largest share of the Japanese large truck market in fiscal 2008. Hino’s bus line-up includes large to medium buses used primarily as tour buses and public buses, small buses and micro-buses. Toyota and Hino maintain a large share of the small bus (including micro-buses) segment in Japan.

Hybrid Vehicles

The world’s first mass-produced hybrid car was Toyota’s Prius. It runs on an efficient combination of gasoline engine and motor. This system allows the Prius to travel more efficiently than conventional engine vehicles of comparable size and performance on the same amount of gasoline. The hybrid design of the Prius also

 

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results in the output of 75% less pollution than the maximum amount allowed by Japanese environmental regulations. Toyota views the Prius as the cornerstone of its emphasis on designing and producing environmentally friendly automobiles. In 2003, Toyota introduced in Japan, the United States, Europe and other markets, a fully remodeled Prius, which decreases negative environmental impact through higher fuel efficiency and ultra-low emissions while increasing power and performance. In March 2005, Toyota introduced the RX400h in North America and Europe and the Harrier Hybrid in Japan. Toyota also introduced the Highlander Hybrid in North America. Toyota introduced the Prius in China in November 2005 and the hybrid version of the Camry in North America in May 2006. Toyota introduced the GS450h, the hybrid version of the Lexus brand premium sedan, in North America, Europe and Japan by March 2006. As of May 2008, Toyota has sold over 1.4 million hybrid vehicle units, including over 1 million vehicle units of the Prius. Furthermore, in May 2007 Toyota introduced the LS600h hybrid sedan in Japan, North America, and Europe, which Toyota believes to offer the highest quality of the Lexus brand to date. Furthermore, in May 2008, Toyota introduced the hybrid version of the Crown which is the signature model of the Toyota brand, in Japan.

Toyota also began limited sales of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle in Japan and the United States in December 2002. In June 2005, Toyota’s new fuel cell hybrid passenger vehicle became the first in Japan to acquire vehicle type certification under the Road Vehicles Act, as amended, on March 31, 2005, by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Leases for the vehicle began in July 2005. By 2007, Toyota was able to make improvements to start up and cruising distance at temperature below freezing, which were technological challenges. Toyota has made advances by solving technological issues such as the above, and has been working towards the practical use of such solutions.

Toyota aims to continue its efforts to offer a diverse line-up of hybrid vehicles, enhance engine power while improving fuel efficiency, and otherwise work towards increasing the sales of hybrid vehicles.

This excerpt taken from the TM 20-F filed Jun 25, 2007.

Vehicle Models

Toyota’s vehicles can be classified into two categories: conventional engine vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Toyota’s product line-up includes subcompact and compact cars, mini-vehicles, mid-size, luxury, sports and specialty cars, recreational and sport-utility vehicles, pickup trucks, minivans, trucks and buses.

Conventional Engine Vehicles

Subcompact and Compact

Toyota’s subcompact and compact cars include the four-door Corolla sedan, which is one of Toyota’s best selling models. The Yaris, marketed as the Vitz in Japan, is a subcompact car designed to include features such as better performance and comfort compared to other compact cars available on the market, with good fuel economy and low emissions that are particularly attractive to European consumers. The Vitz which is currently available in Japan was remodeled in February 2005. This model launched in the United States in March 2006. Toyota also introduced the ist and the WiLL Cypha compact cars to the Japanese market in May 2002 and October 2002, respectively. In early 2003, Toyota began introducing the VIOS to China and other Asian markets. Further, Toyota introduced a remodeled Raum in Japan in May 2003 and introduced the Scion xA and the Scion xB (marketed in Japan as the ist and the bB, respectively) in the United States in June 2003. In June 2004, Toyota commenced the sale of the Passo (sold by Daihatsu as the Boon) in Japan, the smallest passenger vehicle under the Toyota brand, jointly developed with Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota. Toyota introduced the Ractis and Belta in 2005 and Auris in 2006 in an effort to expand its market in Japan.

Mini-Vehicles

Mini-vehicles are manufactured and sold by Daihatsu. Daihatsu manufactures mini-vehicles, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and auto parts. Mini-vehicles are passenger cars, vans or trucks with engine displacements of 660 cubic centimeters or less. Toyota also sells under its name certain automobiles (excluding mini-vehicles) manufactured by Daihatsu. Daihatsu sold approximately 602 thousand mini-vehicles and 169 thousand automobiles on a consolidated basis during fiscal 2007. Daihatsu’s largest market is Japan, which accounted for approximately 76% of Daihatsu’s unit sales during fiscal 2007.

 

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Mid-Size

Toyota’s mid-size models include the Camry, which has been the best selling passenger car in the United States for nine of the past ten calendar years (From 1997 to 2006) and also for the last five consecutive years. The Camry was fully remodeled in January 2006. Camry models include the Camry Solara sport coupe, which was remodeled in 2003. Camry sales in the United States for 2006 was approximately 448 thousand units (including approximately 38 thousand Solaras approximately 31 thousand hybrid vehicles). Toyota’s Japanese mid-size cars also include the Mark X, which succeeded the Mark II in November 2004, the Premio and the Allion and the Blade, newly introduced in December 2006. In March 2003, Toyota introduced in Europe a remodeled version of the Avensis, its flagship mid-size car for European markets, which was also subsequently introduced in Japan in October 2003.

Luxury

In North America, Europe and Japan, Toyota’s luxury line-up consists primarily of vehicles sold under the Lexus brand name. In the United States, Lexus has earned the title of best-selling luxury brand for the seventh consecutive year by selling approximately 322 thousand units in 2006. Lexus models include the full-size LS460 sedan which was remodeled in September 2006, the smaller GS300/350/430 sedans that were remodeled in January 2005, the ES350 which was remodeled in March 2006, the IS220d/250/350 mid-size sport sedans that were remodeled in August 2005. Lexus models also include luxury sport-utility vehicles such as the GX470 introduced in the US in February 2003, which is marketed in Japan as the Land Cruiser Prado, and the RX300/330/350 which was remodeled in March 2003, marketed in Japan as the Harrier, and the SC430 and LX470. Toyota commenced sales of its luxury automobiles in Japan under the Lexus brand in August 2005. As of May 31, 2007, the Lexus brand line-up in Japan includes the LS460, GS350/430, IS250/350 and SC430. Toyota’s best-selling full-size luxury car in Japan is the Crown, which was last remodeled in December 2003. In Japan, Toyota also sells the Century limousine.

Sports and Specialty

In Japan and other markets, Toyota sells the Lexus SC430 two-door sports coupe. In June 2004, Toyota introduced in the United States the Scion tC, a sport car model targeted to young drivers.

Recreational and Sport-Utility Vehicles and Pickup Trucks

Toyota sells a variety of sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Toyota sport-utility vehicles available in North America include the Sequoia, the 4Runner, marketed as the Hilux-Surf in Japan, the RAV4, the Highlander, marketed as the Kluger in Japan, the FJ Cruiser and the Land Cruiser. Pickup trucks available are the Tacoma and Tundra. The Tacoma, the Tundra and the Sequoia are manufactured in the United States. Toyota also offers sport-utility vehicles under the Lexus brand, including the LX470, the GX470 which was introduced in 2002, and the RX300/330/350. The LX470, the Land Cruiser, the Tundra, the Sequoia, the 4Runner, the Prado and the GX470 sold in the United States are equipped with V-8 engines. Local production in Canada of the RX330 began in September 2003. Toyota’s pickup truck, the Hilux, has been the best selling model of all Toyota cars sold in Thailand. The RAV4 was remodeled in Japan in November 2005 and in North America in December 2005. The remodeled Tundra was introduced in North America in February 2007.

Minivans and Cabwagons

Toyota offers several basic models for the global minivan market. Its largest minivan, the Alphard, was released in May 2002 in Japan. Toyota’s other minivan models include the Sienna, which underwent a model change in March 2003 and is sold in North America, the Estima which was remodeled in January 2006, the Hiace and Regius Ace, both remodeled in August 2004, the Noah and the Voxy, both released in Japan in November 2001. Other models include the Wish, which was released in Japan in January 2003, the Sienta, which was released in Japan in September 2003 and the Isis, which was released in Japan in September 2004.

 

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Trucks and Buses

Toyota’s product line-up includes trucks (including vans) up to a load capacity of four tons and micro-buses, which are sold in Japan and in overseas markets. Trucks and buses are also manufactured and sold by Hino, a subsidiary of Toyota. Hino’s product line-up includes large trucks with a load capacity of over 10 tons, medium trucks with a load capacity between four and eight tons, and small trucks with a load capacity of between two and four tons. Hino held the largest share of the Japanese large truck market in fiscal 2007. Hino’s bus line-up includes large to medium buses used primarily as tour buses and public buses, small buses and micro-buses. Toyota and Hino maintain a large share of the small bus (including micro-buses) segment in Japan.

Hybrid Vehicles

The Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car. It runs on an efficient combination of gasoline and electric power. This system allows the Prius to travel more efficiently than conventional vehicles of comparable size and performance on the same amount of gasoline. The hybrid design of the Prius also results in the output of 75% less pollution than the maximum amount allowed by Japanese environmental regulations. Toyota views the Prius as the cornerstone of its emphasis on designing and producing environmentally friendly automobiles. In 2003, Toyota introduced in Japan, the United States, Europe and other markets, a fully remodeled Prius, which decreases negative environmental impact through higher fuel efficiency and ultra-low emissions while increasing power and performance. In March 2005, Toyota introduced the RX400h in North America and Europe and the Harrier Hybrid in Japan. Toyota also introduced the Highlander Hybrid in North America, and the Kluger Hybrid in Japan. Toyota introduced the Prius in China in November 2005 and the hybrid version of the Camry in North America in May 2006. Toyota introduced the GS450h, the hybrid version of the Lexus brand premium sedan, in North America, Europe and Japan by March 2006. In June 2006, Toyota introduced the remodeled Estima Hybrid. As of May 2007, Toyota has sold over 1 million hybrid vehicle units. Furthermore, in May 2007 Toyota introduced the LS600h Hybrid Sedan which Toyota believes to offer the highest quality of the Lexus brand to date.

Toyota also began limited sales of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle in Japan and the United States in December 2002. In June 2005, Toyota’s new fuel cell hybrid passenger vehicle became the first in Japan to acquire vehicle type certification under the Road Vehicles Act, as amended, on March 31, 2005, by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT). Leases for the vehicle began in July 2005.

Toyota aims to continue its efforts to offer a diverse line-up of hybrid vehicles, enhance engine power while improving fuel efficiency, and otherwise work towards increasing the sales of hybrid vehicles.

This excerpt taken from the TM 20-F filed Jun 26, 2006.

Vehicle Models

Toyota’s vehicles can be classified into two categories: conventional engine vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Toyota’s product line-up includes subcompact and compact cars, mini-vehicles, mid-size, luxury, sports and specialty cars, recreational and sport-utility vehicles, pickup trucks, minivans, trucks and buses.

Hybrid Vehicles

The Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car. It runs on an efficient combination of gasoline and electric power. This system allows the Prius to travel more efficiently than conventional vehicles of comparable size and performance on the same amount of gasoline. The hybrid design of the Prius also results in the output of 75% less pollution than the maximum amount allowed by Japanese environmental regulations. Toyota views the Prius as the cornerstone of its emphasis on designing and producing environmentally friendly automobiles. In 2003, Toyota introduced in Japan, the United States, Europe and other markets, a fully remodeled Prius, which decreases negative environmental impact through higher fuel efficiency and ultra-low emissions while increasing power and performance. In March 2005, Toyota introduced the RX400h in North America and Europe and the Harrier Hybrid in Japan. Toyota also introduced the Highlander Hybrid in North America, and the Kluger Hybrid in Japan. Toyota introduced the Prius in China in November 2005 and the hybrid version of the Camry in North America in May 2006. Toyota introduced the GS450h the hybrid version of the Lexus brand premium sedan in North America, Europe and Japan starting from March 2006. As of March 31, 2006, Toyota has sold over 610 thousand hybrid vehicle units. Toyota also began limited sales of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle in Japan and the United States in December 2002. In June 2005, Toyota’s new fuel cell hybrid passenger vehicle became the first in Japan to acquire vehicle type certification under the Road Vehicles Act, as amended on March 31, 2005, by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tranport (MLIT). Leases for the vehicle began in July 2005. Toyota aims to continue its efforts to offer a diverse line-up of hybrid vehicles, enhance engine power while improving fuel efficiency, and otherwise work towards increasing the sales of hybrid vehicles.

Conventional Engine Vehicles

Subcompact and Compact

Toyota’s subcompact and compact cars include the four-door Corolla sedan, which is one of Toyota’s best selling models. The Yaris, marketed as the Vitz in Japan, is a subcompact car designed to include features such as better performance and comfort compared to other compact cars available on the market, with good fuel economy and low emissions that are particularly attractive to European consumers. The Vitz which is currently available in Japan in five-door hatch back was remodeled in February 2005. Toyota also introduced the ist and the WiLL Cypha compact cars to the Japanese market in May 2002 and October 2002, respectively. In early 2003, Toyota began introducing the VIOS to China and other Asian markets. Further, Toyota introduced a

 

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remodeled Raum in Japan in May 2003 and introduced the Scion xA and the Scion xB (marketed in Japan as the ist and the bB, respectively) in the United States in June 2003. In June 2004, Toyota commenced the sale of the Passo (sold by Daihatsu as the Boon) in Japan, the smallest passenger vehicle under the Toyota brand, jointly developed with Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota. In 2006, Toyota introduced the Ractis and Belta in an effort to expand its market in Japan.

Mini-Vehicles

Mini-vehicles are manufactured and sold by Daihatsu. Daihatsu manufactures mini-vehicles, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and auto parts. Mini-vehicles are cars, vans or trucks with engine displacements of 660 cubic centimeters or less. Toyota also sells under its name certain automobiles (excluding mini-vehicles) manufactured by Daihatsu. Daihatsu sold approximately 610 thousand mini-vehicles and 100 thousand automobiles on a consolidated basis during fiscal 2006. Daihatsu’s largest market is Japan, which accounted for approximately 79% of Daihatsu’s unit sales during fiscal 2006.

Mid-Size

Toyota’s mid-size models include the Camry, which has been the best selling passenger car in the United States for eight of the past nine years and also for the last four consecutive years. The Camry was fully remodeled in January 2006. Camry models include the Camry Solara sport coupe, which was fully remodeled in 2003. Camry sales in the United States for 2005 was approximately 432 thousand units (including approximately 48 thousand Solaras). Toyota’s Japanese mid-size cars also include the Mark X, which succeeded the Mark II in November 2004, the Premio, the Allion and the Caldina station wagon. In March 2003, Toyota introduced in Europe a remodeled version of the Avensis, its flagship mid-size car for European markets, which was also subsequently introduced in Japan in October 2003.

Luxury

In North America, Europe and Japan, Toyota’s luxury line-up consists primarily of vehicles sold under the Lexus brand name. In the United States, Lexus has earned the title of best-selling luxury brand for the sixth consecutive year by selling approximately 303 thousand units in 2005. Lexus models include the full-size LS430 sedan, the smaller GS300/350/430 sedans that were remodeled in January 2005, and the ES350 which was remodeled in March 2006, the IS220d/250/350 mid-size sport sedans that were remodeled in August 2005. Lexus models also include luxury sport-utility vehicles such as the GX470, which is marketed in Japan as the Land Cruiser Prado, and the RX300/330/350, which is marketed in Japan as the Harrier and which was completely remodeled and introduced to Japan and to the United States in February 2003 and March 2003, respectively and the SC430 and LX470. In addition, in April 2005, RX400h, the first hybrid model of the Lexus brand and, in March 2006, GS450h the first FR hybrid model, were introduced. Toyota commenced sales of its luxury automobiles in Japan under the Lexus brand in August 2005. As of May 31, 2006, the Lexus brand line-up in Japan includes the GS, GS Hybrid, IS and SC. Toyota’s best-selling full-size luxury car in Japan is the Crown, which was remodeled in December 2003. In Japan, Toyota also sells the Century limousine.

Sports and Specialty

In Japan and other markets, Toyota sells the Lexus SC430 two-door sports coupe and, in Japan, the MR-S. In June 2004, Toyota introduced in the United States the Scion tC, a sport car model targeted to young drivers.

Recreational and Sport-Utility Vehicles and Pickup Trucks

Toyota sells a variety of sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks, including the Tacoma and the Tundra pickup trucks. Toyota sport-utility vehicles available in North America include the Sequoia, the 4Runner, marketed as the Hilux-Surf in Japan, the RAV4, the Highlander, marketed as the Kluger in Japan and the Land

 

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Cruiser. The Tacoma, the Tundra and the Sequoia are built in the United States. Toyota also offers sport-utility vehicles under the Lexus brand, including the LX470, the GX470, the RX300/330/350, and the RX400h which is the hybrid model. The LX470, the Land Cruiser, the Tundra, the Sequoia, the 4Runner, the Prado and the GX470 sold in North America are equipped with V-8 engines. Toyota introduced the remodeled Harrier to the Japanese market in February 2003. Local production in Canada of the RX330 began in September 2003. Toyota’s pickup truck, the Hilux, has been the best selling model of all Toyota cars sold in Thailand. The RAV4 was remodeled in Japan in November 2005 and in North America in December 2005. In January 2006, the Rush (marketed by Daihatsu as Be-go), which was jointly developed with Toyota’s subsidiary Daihatsu, was introduced in Japan.

Minivans and Cabwagons

Toyota offers several basic models for the global minivan market. Its largest minivan, the Alphard, was released in May 2002. Toyota’s other minivan models include the Sienna, which underwent a model change in March 2003 and is sold in North America, the Estima which was remodeled in January 2006, the Hiace and Regius Ace, both remodeled in August 2004, the Noah and the Voxy, both released in Japan in November 2001. Other models include the Wish, which was released in Japan in January 2003, the Sienta, which was released in Japan in September 2003 and the Isis, which was released in Japan in September 2004.

Trucks and Buses

Toyota’s product line-up includes trucks (including vans) up to a load capacity of four tons and micro-buses, which are sold in Japan and in the overseas markets. Trucks and buses are also manufactured and sold by Hino, a subsidiary of Toyota. Hino’s product line-up includes large trucks with a load capacity of over 10 tons, medium trucks with a load capacity between four and eight tons, and small trucks with a load capacity of between two and four tons. Hino held the largest share of the Japanese medium truck market in fiscal year 2006, primarily due to the success of its Ranger model. Hino’s bus line-up includes large to medium buses used primarily as tour buses and public buses, small buses and micro-buses. Toyota and Hino maintain a large share of the small bus (including micro-buses) segment in Japan.

This excerpt taken from the TM 20-F filed Jun 24, 2005.

Vehicle Models

 

Toyota’s product line includes subcompact and compact cars, mini-vehicles, hybrid, mid-size, luxury, sports and specialty cars, recreational and sport-utility vehicles, pickup trucks, minivans and trucks.

 

Subcompact and Compact

 

Toyota’s subcompact and compact cars include the four-door Corolla sedan, which is one of Toyota’s best selling models. The Yaris, marketed as the Vitz in Japan, is a subcompact car designed to include features that are particularly attractive to European consumers, such as better car performance and comfort as compared to other compact cars available on the market, with small car fuel economy and low emissions. The Vitz is currently available in Japan as a hatchback in five-door models and underwent a model change in February 2005. In early 2002, Toyota introduced a remodeled Corolla to the European market and the Corolla and the Matrix to North America. Toyota also introduced the ist and the WiLL Cypha compact cars to the Japanese market in May 2002 and October 2002, respectively. In early 2003, Toyota began introducing the VIOS to China and other Asian markets. Further, Toyota introduced a remodeled Raum in Japan in May 2003 and introduced the Scion xA and the Scion xB (marketed in Japan as the ist and the bB, respectively) in the United States in June 2003. In June 2004, Toyota commenced the sale of the Passo (sold by Daihatsu as the Boon), the smallest passenger vehicle under the Toyota brand, jointly developed with Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota.

 

Mini-Vehicles

 

Mini-vehicles are manufactured and sold by Daihatsu. Daihatsu manufactures mini-vehicles, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and auto parts. Mini-vehicles are cars, vans or trucks with engine displacements of 660 cubic centimeters or less. Toyota also sells under its name certain automobiles (excluding mini-vehicles) manufactured by Daihatsu. Daihatsu sold approximately 580,000 mini-vehicles and 120,000 automobiles on a consolidated basis during fiscal 2005. Daihatsu’s largest market is Japan, which accounted for approximately 78% of Daihatsu’s unit sales during fiscal 2005.

 

Hybrid

 

The Prius is the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car. It runs on an optimal combination of gasoline and electric power. This system allows it to travel twice as far as conventional vehicles of comparable size and performance on the same amount of gasoline. In addition, the hybrid design of the Prius results in the output of 75% less pollution than the maximum amount allowed by Japanese environmental regulations. Toyota views the Prius as the cornerstone of its emphasis on designing and producing environmentally friendly automobiles. In 2003, Toyota introduced in Japan, the United States, Europe and other markets, a fully remodeled Prius, which combines decreased environmental impact by higher fuel efficiency and ultra-low emissions with increased power and performance. Toyota introduced hybrid versions of the RX400h, a Lexus brand sports-utility vehicle (marketed in Japan as the Harrier), in North America, Europe and Japan, and the Highlander sport-utility vehicle (marketed in Japan as the Kluger V and L) in North America and Japan in March 2005. Toyota plans to introduce the Prius in China in the second half of 2005 and the hybrid version of the Camry in North America in 2006. Toyota also plans to introduce the hybrid version of the Lexus brand premium sedan, the GS450h, in North America, Europe and Japan in the first half of 2006. As of March 31, 2005, Toyota has sold over 360,000 hybrid vehicle units. Toyota also began limited sales of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle in Japan and the United States in December 2002. In June 2005, Toyota’s new fuel cell hybrid passenger vehicle became the first vehicle in Japan

 

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to acquire vehicle type certification under the Road Vehicles Act, as amended and enacted on March 31, 2005, by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tranport (MLIT). Leases for the vehicle are expected to begin on July 1, 2005. Toyota aims to continue its efforts to offer a diverse lineup of hybrid vehicles, enhance engine power while improving fuel efficiency, and to otherwise work towards increasing the sales of hybrid vehicles.

 

Mid-Size

 

Toyota’s mid-size models include the Camry, which has been the best selling passenger car in the United States for seven of the past eight years and also for the last three consecutive years. The Camry line includes the Camry Solara sport coupe, which was fully remodeled in 2003. Camry sales in the United States for 2004 was approximately 427,000 units (including approximately 49,600 Solaras). Toyota’s Japanese mid-size cars also include the Mark II, which was succeeded by the new model, Mark X, in November 2004, the Premio, the Allion and the Caldina station wagon. In September 2002, Toyota introduced a remodeled version of the Caldina station wagon to the Japanese market. In March 2003, Toyota introduced in Europe a remodeled version of the Avensis, its flagship mid-size car for European markets, which was also subsequently introduced in Japan in October 2003.

 

Luxury

 

In North America and Europe, Toyota’s luxury line consists primarily of vehicles sold under the Lexus brand name. In the United States, Lexus has earned the title of best-selling luxury brand for the fifth consecutive year by selling approximately 288,000 vehicles in 2004. Lexus models include the full-size LS430 sedan, which is sold as the Celsior in Japan and was remodeled in August 2000; the smaller GS300 and GS430 sedans and the ES300 sedan, sold as the Aristo and the Windom in Japan; the IS300 and IS200 mid-size sport sedans, marketed in Japan as the Altezza; the IS300 Sport Cross, which is sold in Japan as the Altezza Gita; luxury sport-utility vehicles such as the GX470, which was introduced to the United States in December 2002 and is marketed in Japan as the Land Cruiser Prado, and the RX330, which is marketed in Japan as the Harrier and which was completely remodeled and introduced to Japan and to the United States in February 2003 and March 2003, respectively; and the SC430, sold as the Soarer in Japan, and LX470, sold as the Land Cruiser Cygnus in Japan. Toyota expects to commence sales of its luxury automobiles in Japan under the Lexus brand in August 2005. Toyota’s best-selling full-size luxury car in Japan is the Crown, which was remodeled in December 2003. In Japan, Toyota also sells the Progrés and the Brevis, compact luxury models, as well as the Century limousine.

 

Sports and Specialty

 

Toyota’s main sports car model is the Celica. The Celica is a two-door sports coupe with a four-cylinder engine. In Japan and other markets, Toyota sells the Lexus SC430 two-door sports coupe, which is marketed in Japan as the Soarer, as well as the MR2 Spyder, a mid-size sport car model marketed in Japan as the MR-S and in Europe as the MR2. In June 2004, Toyota introduced in the United States the Scion tC, a sport car model targeted to the younger market.

 

Recreational and Sport-Utility Vehicles and Pickup Trucks

 

Toyota sells a variety of sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks, including the Tacoma and Tundra pickup trucks. Toyota sport-utility vehicles available in North America include the Sequoia; the 4Runner, which was completely remodeled and introduced to the United States in October 2002 and is marketed as the Hilux-Surf in Japan; the RAV4; the Highlander, which is available in Japan under the model name Kluger V and L; and the Land Cruiser. The Tacoma, the Tundra and the Sequoia are built in the United States. Toyota also offers sport-utility vehicles under the Lexus brand, including the LX470, the GX470, the RX400, and the remodeled RX330. The LX470, the Land Cruiser, the Tundra, the Sequoia, 4Runner (marketed as the Hilux-Surf in Japan), Prado and the GX470 sold in North America are equipped with V-8 engines. Toyota introduced the remodeled Harrier to the Japanese market in February 2003. Local production in Canada of the RX400 began in September 2003. Toyota’s pickup truck, the Hilux, has been the best selling model of all Toyota cars sold in Thailand.

 

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Minivans

 

Toyota offers several basic models for the global minivan market. Its largest minivan, the Alphard, was released in May 2002. Toyota’s other minivan models include the Sienna, which underwent a model change in March 2003 and is sold in North America; the Previa, which is sold in Japan as the Estima; the European market’s Avensis Verso, which was remodeled in 2001 and is sold in Japan as the Ipsum; the Hiace and Regius Ace, both remodeled in August 2004; the Noah and the Voxy, both released in Japan in November 2001; the Wish, which was released in Japan in January 2003; the Sienta, which was released in Japan in September 2003; and the Isis, which was released in Japan in September 2004. In May 2004, Toyota introduced to the European market the remodeled Corolla Verso, which is sold in Japan as the Funcargo.

 

Trucks and Buses

 

Toyota’s product line-up includes trucks (including vans) up to a load capacity of four tons and micro-buses, which are sold in Japan and in the overseas markets. Trucks and buses are also manufactured and sold by Hino, a subsidiary of Toyota. Hino’s product line-up includes large trucks with a load capacity of over 10 tons, medium trucks with a load capacity between four and eight tons, and small trucks with a load capacity of between two and four tons. Hino held the largest share of the Japanese medium truck market in fiscal year 2005, primarily due to the success of its Ranger model. Hino’s bus line-up includes large to medium buses used primarily as tour buses and public buses, small buses and micro-buses. Toyota and Hino maintain a large share of the small bus (including micro-buses) segment in Japan.

 

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