Is the Toyota Corolla produced by FAW or GAC?
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Toyota Corolla is produced by FAW. Toyota has two joint ventures in China, one is FAW Toyota and the other is GAC Toyota. FAW Toyota is a joint venture between Japan's Toyota and China's FAW Group, with each holding a 50% stake. The models produced and operated by FAW Toyota include Crown, Reiz, Corolla, Prado, Land Cruiser, etc. GAC Toyota is a joint venture between Japan's Toyota and China's GAC Group, with each holding a 50% stake. The models produced and operated by GAC Toyota include Camry, Highlander, Yaris, etc. The common point is that both are invested and built by Japan's Toyota in China, and the technology is provided by Japan's Toyota. The difference lies in the different models, so there is no comparison in terms of price or service.
Every time I go to the 4S shop for maintenance, I always notice this issue—the Corolla is truly FAW Toyota's flagship model. I've been driving an older Corolla for eight years, and all the stamps in my maintenance record book are from FAW Toyota. GAC Toyota mainly promotes the Levin, which shares the same chassis as the Corolla, but the Levin's front grille and headlight designs are noticeably sportier. Both are joint ventures of Toyota, but their model lineups are clearly divided, much like how Volkswagen's north and south partnerships sell the Passat and Magotan separately. Salespeople will clarify the affiliation when you buy a car, and for later maintenance, you should stick to the corresponding 4S shop, as their parts systems are not interchangeable.
