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Toyota has introduced an Altitude special edition for its popular 2017 LandCruiser 200 Series. Based on the GXL turbo-diesel variant, the Altitude brings a series of luxury, comfort, convenience and safety enhancements to the model. Inside, the interior has been updated with leather-accented upholstery, power adjustments for the front seats …

Toyota is keeping its popular LandCruiser Prado fresh with the launch of a special edition model for 2017. The LandCruiser Prado Altitude, based on the mid-spec GXL turbo-diesel with automatic transmission, claims to deliver at least $10,000 of extra features for just $5,000. Instantly distinguishable from the rest of the range, …

Toyota is giving grown ups a chance to relive their childhood with a new Hilux-based concept. Dubbed the Hilux Tonka Concept, it is a full-size dream toy for adults that combine the toughness and durability in Toyota and toymaker, Tonka’s DNAs. The high-riding off-roader celebrates HiLux’s breakthrough in becoming Australia’s …

This is possibly the craziest and most desirable Toyota Corolla. Ever! What you’re looking at is Papadakis Racing’s 735kW/1,152Nm nitrous-boosted Corolla for the upcoming Formula Drift season. Yes, it isn’t a typo. This is a drifting Corolla Hatch! Officially known as the Rockstar Energy Drink/Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla iM, the …

The facelifted 2017 Toyota Yaris has arrived in Australia with a range of advanced safety features available across the range. The pre-collision system with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure alert and automatic high beam are standard on the range-topping ZR and offered as a $650 option on the Ascent and …

Toyota has launched the C-HR compact crossover in Australia. The C-HR, which stands for Coupe High Rider, joins the fast-growing compact SUV segment rivalling the likes of Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V and Nissan Juke. On sale now, the C-HR range utilises a simple pricing structure that starts at $26,990 plus on-road costs …

The facelifted 2017 Toyota Kluger has arrived in showrooms across Australia copping a slight price increase which Toyota says is outweighed by the combined value of the more powerful engine, new transmission, better fuel economy and improved standard equipment levels. The three-tier range opens with the $43,550 plus on-road costs GX, a hike …

Toyota has announced it will add a third car to the grid for the famous Le Mans 24-hour race in June in a bid to accelerate its World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. The move underlines Toyota’s determination to win the French endurance classic for the first time after it was denied victory …

Toyota is rumoured to be preparing the final iteration of its new-age Supra sports car concept for October’s Tokyo Motor Show before the production model’s debut in 2018. According to Japanese publication, Best Car, the latest concept will be the last evolution of the FT-1 Concept which was presented in …

Toyota has unveiled its eight-generation Camry sedan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new Camry is the first Toyota sedan to be based on the Toyota New Generation Architecture (TNGA) platform, promising improved dynamics, handling and ride comfort, thanks to the platform’s lower centre of gravity, …

Toyota will return to the 2017 World Rally Championship after a 17 years hiatus with its new generation Yaris WRC race car to be driven by Jari-Matti Latvala and Juho Hänninen. Lead driver Latvala – a three-time runner-up in the WRC alongside co-driver Miikka Anttila – has invaluable experience with …

Toyota’s flamboyantly styled C-HR isn’t arriving until February 2017 but aftermarket body kits are already flooding in for the chic crossover. Here’s one from Japanese tuner Modellista. At the front, the Modellista dressed C-HR gains a chrome-accented front grill garnish that connects the headlamps, complemented with a chunky front bumper …

Toyota has announced a new engine and a range of advanced transmissions that will be deployed in the company’s broadening model line-up starting in 2017. The new 2.5-litre direct-injection engine is said to boast one of the world’s best thermal efficiencies ―40 percent when used in petrol-powered vehicles and 41 percent …

Toyota’s flamboyantly styled C-HR will join the fast-growing compact SUV segment when it launches in Australia in February 2017. The company’s executive director of sales and marketing Tony Cramb, announcing the on-sale timing, said the C-HR is designed to stand out within the Toyota line-up and in its segment. “C-HR …