Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology [Part 2]: TripAdvisor's No.1 Factory & Social Studies Tours!

Mechanisms of Automobile

Using the components of the first-generation Crown, the basic mechanics of the automobile are introduced.

We drive cars everyday, but not many people know how cars work. This section introduces the mechanisms of automobiles (passenger cars).

Also on display, technological advances are shown in the components that make up a car, such as the engine, transmission, and suspension. This corner is a must-see for car enthusiasts! Many people viewed the exhibits with great interest.

The "A-type engine," Toyota's first mass-produced engine, introduced earlier

Changes in body structure (first-generation Crown, first-generation Corolla, and seventh-generation Corolla)

A variety of Toyota Cars from Past Generations are on Display! 
"Toyota Cars Representing the Times"

In this section, the footsteps of development technologies and Toyota vehicles representing each era are on display. From Toyota's first passenger cars and trucks to the latest MIRAI, there is an array of Toyota vehicles representing each era!

Toyoda G1 Truck (1935)

The "TOYODA G1 Truck" was completed in August 1935.

Only one car was restored in 1994 (Heisei 6), when the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology was opened, based on photographs and drawings from that time. It is also used for filming of TV dramas.

The tip of the hood is designed with the symbol of Nagoya, the "Shachihoko (Golden Dolphines)".

At that time, it was required by law to wear a brush to prevent "mud splashing" on passersby.

Toyoda AA passenger car (1936)

The engine is mounted on the front axle, providing a large interior space.

The Toyoda AA Passenger Car, Toyota's first production passenger car, was completed in April 1936.

An all-steel body was adopted, and the design of the front portion of the Model A1 prototype introduced earlier was changed. A total of 1,404 units were produced, and the technology built on the Model AA became the foundation for future Toyota Motors.

Toyopet Crown Standard (1955)

The Toyopet Crown Standard (first generation Crown) was the first full-fledged passenger car developed by Toyota using purely domestic technology. In 1956, it successfully traveled 50,000 km between London and Tokyo!

The blinker design is very retro. The leather seats were also surprisingly comfortable.

There are Many Other Toyota Vehicles from Past Generations!

First generation Corolla

First generation Celica

First generation Celsior

Prius PHV

After the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, the construction of highways progressed and the era of the private car arrived. The Corolla and Celica were born as mass-produced mass-market cars.

In the 1990s, the era of car manufacturing was marked by consideration for the global environment, safety, and security. The Prius was developed as an environmentally friendly car. In this way, we can see that car manufacturing reflects the global market and the background of the times.