Toyota has prepared a Corolla 60th Anniversary series for the European market, six decades after the model’s launch in 1966. The special editions will be available on the Corolla Hatchback, Corolla Touring Sports and Corolla Sedan, and orders are already open in Europe.
The first cars are expected to reach customers at the end of October 2026. Toyota has not announced a production cap for the European versions, unlike the anniversary edition prepared for the US market.
Three body styles and two hybrid powertrains
Corolla 60th Anniversary keeps the hybrid powertrains already known from the range. Customers can choose the 1.8-litre hybrid system, with 140 hp, or the 2.0-litre variant, with 178 hp, depending on body style and market.
The anniversary edition does not introduce a new propulsion technology. The differences are concentrated on appearance and equipment: specific wheels, anniversary badges and dedicated design details. The Hatchback and Touring Sports receive the two-tone Boreal Blue colour with Night Sky Black roof and pillars, while the sedan is offered in Lunar Sky Blue.
Inside, the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and the 10.5-inch central screen remain available, along with visual details specific to the series.
What it means for the European market
Toyota treats the Corolla anniversary differently in the two major markets. In the United States, the manufacturer will produce 2,500 Corolla 60th Anniversary Special Edition cars, based on the SE Hybrid version, with deliveries at the beginning of 2027. In Europe, the series functions as a trim level available on the three existing body styles, with no announced production limit.
Corolla remains one of Toyota’s most important models worldwide. The manufacturer says it has sold more than 57 million units since 1966. For European buyers, the novelty does not change the technical range, but it offers an alternative with distinctive equipment and colours ahead of autumn deliveries.
Images related to the announcement are provided by the source publication, Motor1, with photo credit to Toyota.
