Toyota Canada Inc. the introduction of a special edition 2015 Toyota Corolla S and special edition 2015 RAV4 sporting unique Canadian interior and exterior features and paint colours. Only 2000 of each of these vehicles were produced for Canada. Toyota operates two vehicle manufacturing facilities in Canada at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (TMMC) which build popular Toyota and Lexus vehicles for the North American market. The Toyota Corolla, Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 450h Hybrid are manufactured at TMMC’s North and South plant in Cambridge, Ontario. The Toyota RAV4 is manufactured at TMMC’s Woodstock, Ontario plant which was opened in 2007.
Toyota Tercel changed to Toyota Vista Stores, as its badge engineered sibling, the Corolla II, was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store locations. The Tercel was the first front-wheel-drive vehicle produced by Toyota, establishing a layout and frame that was later used in other popular Toyota models. For example, the Toyota Corolla E80's frame is similar to the AL20 Tercel's frame. Also, Toyota designed a new "A" engine for the Tercel, attempting simultaneously to achieve good fuel economy and performance and low emissions. Choice of body styles increased as well, with the addition of a four-door sedan. The name "Tercel" derives from the