The Corolla celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026, and to mark that achievement Toyota is launching a special edition of its British-built Corolla hatchback. This strictly limited model features exclusive styling, enhanced specification and commemorative details. This is what you need to know about the model.
Key takeaways
- Toyota Corolla celebrates 60 years and its status as the world’s best-selling car
- Milestone marked with the launch of this limited edition 60th Anniversary hatchback
- Special edition features unique styling elements, enhanced equipment and commemorative badging
- Corolla is a core European model and regularly one of the best-selling cars in the region
Toyota Corolla 60th Anniversary special edition
The Toyota Corolla 60th Anniversary hatchback is a limited edition model built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK and available to order from Toyota centres from October 2026.
This limited-run model is immediately distinguished by its exclusive Boreal Blue metallic paintwork, presented in a bi-tone execution with a contrasting Eclipse Black roof and pillars. Its special status is also expressed in new-look ten-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels that feature a contrasting matt and machined finish with black chrome wheel nuts.
Silver garnishes are applied on the lower front bumper and lower edge of the doors. Meanwhile, contrasting dark-plated elements feature around the upper door trims, fog light surrounds and rear bumper corners. Externally, the finishing touch is provided by stylish matt silver 60th Anniversary decals on the lower edge of the rear doors.
Inside the car there are sleek matt silver scuff plates bearing the 60th Anniversary logo on the front door sills, and front and rear carpet mats in black textile with coordinating matt silver inserts.
FAQs about the Corolla 60th Anniversary special edition
When was the Toyota Corolla first launched?
The Toyota Corolla was first launched in 1966 and celebrates in 60th anniversary in 2026.
How many Toyota Corollas have been sold?
More than 57 million Corolla models have been sold worldwide – it is the world’s best-selling vehicle
What powertrain does the Corolla 60th Anniversary use?
In the UK the Corolla 60th Anniversary hatchback is exclusively available with our fifth-generation 1.8-litre hybrid powertrain. It produces a system output of 138bhp
When can I order a Corolla 60th Anniversary model?
The limited edition hatchback can be ordered through Toyota centres from October 2026
Where is the Corolla 60th Anniversary model built?
The special edition is built alongside other Corolla models at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK’s production facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire
Learn more: Generation by generation history of the Toyota Corolla
