Some of the Worst Toyota Models Ever Made

The path to success is almost, if not always, paved with failure. It's true! Some eggs need to be cracked to make a omelette (you could argue that's the natural process of making eggs, but we digress), and birds need to fall before they learn how to fly. Without failure it would be really hard to determine what success is and the case could easily be made for the automotive industry. Namely, our favorite auto manufacturer, Toyota. While we're loyal fans of every Toyota model, we admit that not all of them have been the best. That's why, at Toyota of Clermont, we're digging into Toyota's worst models. Check them out here!

Some of the Worst Toyota Models Ever Made

1958 Toyopet Crown

The Toyopet Crown holds a special place in the hearts of many Toyota fans as the first Clermont Toyota car to come to North America. While this was revolutionary at the time, the Crown was ultimately a flop. This Toyota model was originally designed to commute on Japanese streets that had speed limits of around 40 mph and was ill-suited for the interstate system and couldn't compete with large block V8 engines being produced by North American manufacturers. Combine this with the fact that the body of the Crown was made with heavy-gauge steel and the small engine could hardly squeeze out 60 horsepower. 

1987 Toyota Tercel

The boxy hatchback coupe of the 80s is remembered by many for its supreme reliability, but many remember the Tercel as an unsightly car that lacked style and real power. While it could always run and get you from point A to point B the Tercel is only remembered with many grains of salt attached. Fun fact, Jesse Pinkman drove one in the popular show Breaking Bad! 

1992 Toyota Paseo

A coupe design with slick lines is a great way to draw in younger drivers and those looking for more of a sporty factor in their cars. The Clermont Toyota model Paseo, unfortunately, didn't hit these marks. Facing steep competition from other car manufacturers at the time led to a lack of enthusiasm for the Paseo and poor understeering made for a un-enjoyable experience when behind the wheel. 

1993 Toyota T100

Toyota has long been the name when it comes to compact trucks (shoutout Hilux and Tacoma), but it's first attempt at a full-size truck didn't go so well. The Clermont Toyota T100 adopted the 8-foot bed of a full-size truck but retained its compact proportions everywhere else. Plus, North American drivers were used to a rumbling V8 under the hood and the Toyota model T100 only housed a V6. 

Scion iQ

RIP Scion, we remember a legend. Now that our moment of silence is over, let's talk about the iQ. Toyota's response to the Smart Car was quite an engineering marvel. A gas sipping 37 mpg rating, 9 airbags in the interior (how?), and superb crash test ratings should have made the mini commuter an instant hit. However, an SUV and truck obsessed N America was not having. The iQ carried a higher price tag than the larger Yaris and was seen as a "coffin on wheels" so to speak (one could argue that would be a hearse). 

Now that our bout of self-deprecation is over it's time to check out Toyota's amazing lineup right here at Toyota of Clermont! Visit our dealership at 16851 State Road 50 today.