The journey began in 1966. While the world was caught up in the "Summer of Love" and space-race fever, Toyota was quietly perfecting a formula for the "people’s car." The goal was simple: provide a vehicle that was affordable, exceptionally reliable, and easy to maintain.

Since that first rollout, Toyota has sold over 50 million Corollas globally. To put that into perspective, if you lined up every Corolla ever sold bumper-to-bumper, they would circle the Earth multiple times.

One of the most mind-blowing statistics in the automotive industry is the Corolla’s sales velocity. Somewhere on Earth, a Toyota Corolla is sold every 15 seconds.

This "heartbeat" of global commerce speaks to the universal appeal of the vehicle. Whether it's a student in Edmonton buying their first used sedan, a taxi driver in Tokyo, or a family in Brazil, the Corolla is the global "gold standard" for dependable transportation.

In 2026, the Corolla family has grown to meet every lifestyle. At Gateway Toyota, we see this evolution firsthand. The lineup now includes:

• The Corolla Sedan: The classic, sleek, and efficient icon.
• The Corolla Hatchback: For those who need a bit more utility and a sporty edge.
• The Corolla Hybrid: Pushing the boundaries of "one sale every 15 seconds" with incredible fuel economy.
• The GR Corolla: Proving that the world's most popular car can also be a high-performance track monster.