Toyota Logo

MSUDVM · 11-21-2009, 10:16 PM

Can someone tell me what the Toyota logo is or symbolizes?

patsparks · 11-21-2009, 10:20 PM

A bull head. A Tee made of ovals.
Or is it something else??

Or maybe shapes found in the snow at Prius Connection Detroit?

EJFB1029 · 11-21-2009, 10:22 PM

Toyota Logo - Design and History

The current Toyota Mark consists of three ovals: the two perpendicular center ovals represent a relationship of mutual trust between the customer and Toyota. These ovals combine to symbolize the letter "T" for Toyota. The space in the background implies a global expansion of Toyota's technology and unlimited potential for the future.

jukeboy · 11-24-2009, 12:55 PM

Toyota = it's all about the three rings. each ring has a meaning.
1.) The heart of the customer.
2.) The heart of the product.
3.) The ever-expanding technological advancements and boundless opportunities that lie ahead.
"Toyo" means an abundance of.
"ta" means Rice.
When the company was founded in 1937, the name 'Toyota' was used rather than the family name, 'Toyoda'. There were three reasons for this:
Signify the separation of the founders' work life from home life
Simplify the pronunciation
Give the company an auspicious beginning; eight is a lucky number and it takes eight strokes to write Toyota in Katakana, whereas it takes ten to write Toyoda

Salsawonder · 11-24-2009, 01:01 PM

Very cool. I am glad that they have tradition and real values behind this instead of purely some fancy marketing company.
When you see print ads, TV and internet ones I really have to wonder why someone is paying people so much money to come up with this crap!
Ads rarely encourage me to buy a product and are just downright annoying!

**TonyPSchaefer** · 11-24-2009, 02:27 PM

To be honest, I was surprised when I first saw the Toyota trucks logo and how they had changed the standard logo. But I like it.

11-21-2009, 10:16 PM	#1
MSUDVM Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Auburn, Kansas & Traverse City, Michigan Posts: 7 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Toyota Logo Can someone tell me what the Toyota logo is or symbolizes?

11-21-2009, 10:20 PM	#2
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,874 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 189 Thanked 265 Times in 204 Posts Friends: 36	Re: Toyota Logo A bull head. A Tee made of ovals. Or is it something else?? Or maybe shapes found in the snow at Prius Connection Detroit? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by patsparks; 11-21-2009 at 10:24 PM.

11-21-2009, 10:22 PM	#3
EJFB1029 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Republic of Texas Posts: 4,710 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 232 Thanked 196 Times in 140 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Toyota Logo Toyota Logo - Design and History The current Toyota Mark consists of three ovals: the two perpendicular center ovals represent a relationship of mutual trust between the customer and Toyota. These ovals combine to symbolize the letter "T" for Toyota. The space in the background implies a global expansion of Toyota's technology and unlimited potential for the future.

11-24-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
jukeboy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SGV, SoCal Posts: 109 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Toyota Logo Toyota = it's all about the three rings. each ring has a meaning. 1.) The heart of the customer. 2.) The heart of the product. 3.) The ever-expanding technological advancements and boundless opportunities that lie ahead. "Toyo" means an abundance of. "ta" means Rice. When the company was founded in 1937, the name 'Toyota' was used rather than the family name, 'Toyoda'. There were three reasons for this: Signify the separation of the founders' work life from home life Simplify the pronunciation Give the company an auspicious beginning; eight is a lucky number and it takes eight strokes to write Toyota in Katakana, whereas it takes ten to write Toyoda __________________

11-24-2009, 01:01 PM	#5
Salsawonder Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Mesa California Posts: 1,846 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 73 Thanked 38 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Toyota Logo Very cool. I am glad that they have tradition and real values behind this instead of purely some fancy marketing company. When you see print ads, TV and internet ones I really have to wonder why someone is paying people so much money to come up with this crap! Ads rarely encourage me to buy a product and are just downright annoying!

11-24-2009, 02:27 PM	#6
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,937 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 51 Thanked 251 Times in 156 Posts Friends: 26	Re: Toyota Logo To be honest, I was surprised when I first saw the Toyota trucks logo and how they had changed the standard logo. But I like it.

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