Toyota Discontinues $10K Corolla in Japan After 13 Years of Production (Toyota)
Toyota has announced that it will end production of the Corolla Axio and the Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan by October 2025.
These affordable models, based on the “E160” generation, have been available since 2012 and are aimed at those looking for a simple and inexpensive car. The base sedan version costs around $10,800, while the station wagon starts at $11,770, well below the cost of a new car in the United States today.
The automotive market has changed significantly in recent years, and finding cars under $10K has become rare. In the U.S., the 2009 Nissan Versa was one of the last models sold under that price range, and its 2025 version will cost around $18,330. Additionally, there are rumors that the Versa and even the Altima could be discontinued.
Meanwhile, the current Corolla sold in the U.S., from the “E210” generation, costs over $23,000, reflecting consumers’ preference for more modern and equipped models.
Despite the attractive price of the Corolla Axio, the yen’s fall against the dollar and the growing demand for more sophisticated cars suggest that extremely basic vehicles are becoming a thing of the past. With an exceptionally long 13-year life cycle, this Corolla offered an economical alternative for Japanese drivers, but its end shows that the market is increasingly shifting toward more expensive and complete models.
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Toyota | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
