Toyota model codes
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Every Toyota vehicle has a model code which describes the basic vehicle (e.g. Corolla), its generation and major options (engine type, gearbox type, body style, grade level). The model codes fall into three periods, 1937 to late 1950s, late 1950s to late 1970s and late 1970s to present. There was some overlap as new models were phased in using new codes while old models were phased out using the old codes. The model code is not the same as the VIN.
Each model was known by its engine code and a single letter for the chassis/body.
Examples:
| Code | Engine | Body |
|---|---|---|
| AA | A type | 1936-43 sedan |
| AB | A type | 1936-43 cabriolet |
| AC | A type | 1943–1948 sedan |
| SA | S type | 1947–1952 sedan |
| BJ | B type | 1953–1955 Jeep (later renamed as the Land Cruiser) |
| FJ | F type | 1954–1955 Jeep (later renamed as the Land Cruiser) |
| RH | R type | 1953–1955 sedan |
| RR | R type | 1955–1956 Master sedan |
| RS | R type | 1955–1958 Crown sedan |
1956 to 1977
Each model was known by its engine code, chassis code, one or two digits for its generation, a single digit for variations within the generation and more letters representing options.[1]
| engine family | platform | generation | variation | steering | - | options |
| T | E | 2 | 1 | L | - | CAFD |
Engine family:
| F | F |
| K | 3K-C, ... |
| M | 2M, 4M, ... |
| R | 3R-C, 8R-C, 18R-C, ... |
| T | 2T-C, ... |
Platform:
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| E | Corolla |
| A | Celica |
| J | Land Cruiser |
| N | Pickup truck (aka Hilux) |
| P | 1000 / Publica |
| S | Crown |
| T | Corona |
| X | Mark II |
Steering:
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blank | RHD (for Japan) |
| L | LHD |
| R | RHD |
Options:
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | USA or Canada |
| C | 2-speed automatic |
| D | Deluxe |
| G | Fold down tailgate |
| F | 4-door |
| H | 3-speed automatic (A30) with floor shift |
| J | 3-speed automatic (A40) |
| K | 4-speed manual with floor shift |
| M | 5-speed manual with floor shift |
| N | 3-speed automatic (A30) with column shift |
| V | Station wagon (on some models) |