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Toyota Corollas through the years

  • Late '70s Corolla KE35 coupe, from the third generation when the model was still rear-wheel-drive.
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    Toyota Corolla through the years

    Late '70s Corolla KE35 coupe, from the third generation when the model was still rear-wheel-drive.
    Panos Moraitis via Flickr/Motoramic
  • 1986 Toyota Corolla Coupe
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    Toyota Corolla through the years

    1986 Toyota Corolla Coupe
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  • First generation Toyota Corolla at a Japanese museum. Launched in 1966, U.S. exports began in 1968.
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    Toyota Corollas through the years

    First generation Toyota Corolla at a Japanese museum. Launched in 1966, U.S. exports began in 1968.
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  • 1972 Toyota Corolla 1600 wagon
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    Toyota Corolla through the years

    1972 Toyota Corolla 1600 wagon
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  • This April 4, 1985 file photo shows the assembly line at the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., plant in Fremont, Calif., a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota where Toyota made the Corolla its first U.S.-built vehicles.
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    Toyota Corolla through the years

    This April 4, 1985 file photo shows the assembly line at the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., plant in Fremont, Calif., a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota where Toyota made the Corolla its first U.S.-built vehicles.
    AP Photo/Paul Sakuma
  • From 1986-1992, Toyota sold an all-wheel-drive wagon version labeled the Corolla All-Trac in the United States.
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    Toyota Corolla through the years

    From 1986-1992, Toyota sold an all-wheel-drive wagon version labeled the Corolla All-Trac in the United States.
  • From the 1993 model on, Toyota began winnowing the Corolla model line in the United States; only the sedan and wagon were offered in the seventh generation car.
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    Toyota Corolla through the years

    From the 1993 model on, Toyota began winnowing the Corolla model line in the United States; only the sedan and wagon were offered in the seventh generation car.
  • <span>Carlos Sainz of Spain driving his Toyota Corolla WRC, comes over the Bunnings jump on his way to second place in the final stage of the Rally Of Australia in 1999. <br></span>
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    Toyota Corolla through the years

    Carlos Sainz of Spain driving his Toyota Corolla WRC, comes over the Bunnings jump on his way to second place in the final stage of the Rally Of Australia in 1999.
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  • The 2002 Corolla unveiled at the Detroit auto show.
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    Toyota Corolla through the years

    The 2002 Corolla unveiled at the Detroit auto show.
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  • The 2013 Toyota Furia Corolla concept, which previewed the new Corolla.
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    Toyota Corolla through the years

    The 2013 Toyota Furia Corolla concept, which previewed the new Corolla.
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Late '70s Corolla KE35 coupe, from the third generation when the model was still rear-wheel-drive.
1986 Toyota Corolla Coupe
First generation Toyota Corolla at a Japanese museum. Launched in 1966, U.S. exports began in 1968.
1972 Toyota Corolla 1600 wagon
This April 4, 1985 file photo shows the assembly line at the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., plant in Fremont, Calif., a joint venture between General Motors and Toyota where Toyota made the Corolla its first U.S.-built vehicles.
From 1986-1992, Toyota sold an all-wheel-drive wagon version labeled the Corolla All-Trac in the United States.
From the 1993 model on, Toyota began winnowing the Corolla model line in the United States; only the sedan and wagon were offered in the seventh generation car.
<span>Carlos Sainz of Spain driving his Toyota Corolla WRC, comes over the Bunnings jump on his way to second place in the final stage of the Rally Of Australia in 1999. <br></span>
The 2002 Corolla unveiled at the Detroit auto show.
The 2013 Toyota Furia Corolla concept, which previewed the new Corolla.

With over 40 million sold, the Toyota Corolla ranks among the most popular vehicles in the world — and its history spans more than 40 years of updates. Here's a look back as the 2014 models roll out.