Toyota’s most popular car, and Australia’s number one selling vehicle – the Toyota Corolla hatch – has been given a nip-tuck for 2015. The mid life update not only brings revised styling but also a two-tiered model strategy to cater for all tastes. The entry-level Ascent and Ascent Sport variants …
Read More »Toyota details Fortuner interior refinement
Toyota’s newest SUV, the seven-seat Fortuner, will offer the kind of interior refinement that belies its off-road ability when it arrives Down Under this October. According to the world’s largest car maker, every Fortuner will come with upmarket features including touch-screen display audio systems with Toyota Link connected mobility in …
Read More »BMW-Toyota co-developed sports car to be Porsche 911 size
New details have emerged about the hotly anticipated BMW-Toyota joint venture sports cars. According to a report by Motoring, the models will be based on an aluminium spaceframe chassis and feature carbon fibre reinforced plastic body panels. A source close to the manufacturers also revealed that the cars will be …
Read More »Toyota Fortuner officially unveiled. On sale in October
After a series of teasers, Toyota has finally revealed its new seven-seat SUV – the Fortuner. Set to hit Australian showrooms towards the end of October, the new model is expected to go head-to-head with Ford’s Everest. The Fortuner will be available locally in three grades – GX, GXL and …
Read More »Japan-only Toyota 86 Yellow Limited Edition revealed
A limited edition Toyota 86 has been introduced exclusively for the Japanese domestic market. Based on the standard Toyota 86 sports coupe, the “Yellow Limited” special edition makes visual impact with a striking Sunrise Yellow exterior paintwork. Lifting the sporty tunes further are black-finished wing mirrors and a TRD aero …
Read More »Toyota details new HiLux interior
Toyota has released in-depth details of the new HiLux’s interior. According to the auto giant, the next-generation Toyota HiLux features an interior that is tough and functional for the daily grind as well as offering advanced features demanded by workers, recreational users and their families. The SUV-like cabin will provide a …
Read More »Toyota LandCruiser Prado gains improved diesel engine
Toyota has unveiled a newly-developed turbo-diesel engine for the LandCruiser Prado. The 2.8-litre Global Diesel (GD) four-cylinder engine has been developed from the ground up to provide “confidence-inspiring reliability, robust operation and smooth driving, even when carrying a full load or towing”. It delivers more power and torque – up …
Read More »Revised 2015 Toyota Corolla hatch bows in below $20k
Toyota has announced pricing for its rejuvenated Corolla hatch. On sale now in dealerships across Australia, pricing for the new 2015 Corolla hatch starts from a sharp $19,790 excluding on-roads for the Corolla Ascent six-speed manual. An automatic transmission option adds $2,000 to the sticker. The C-segment’s top selling model comes in two …
Read More »2016 Toyota Hilux officially unveiled
Australia’s favourite ute Toyota HiLux is set to take its ‘unbreakable’ DNA to new heights with the world premiere of an even tougher next-generation model. The global unveiling, staged simultaneously in Australia and Thailand, has taken the wraps off the eighth generation of the segment’s best seller. The new Hilux …
Read More »Toyota developing sub-86 entry-level RWD sports car
Toyota has reportedly started development of a small entry-level RWD sports car to sit below the Toyota 86. It will form a three-prong sports car attack from the Japanese giant, with the upcoming Supra sitting at the top, followed by the next-generation 86 and said entry-level sports car. “We have …
Read More »Double-take for revised Toyota Corolla Hatch
The C-segment’s top selling Toyota Corolla Hatch has been given a refreshed for 2015. Set to arrive Down Under in just a few weeks, the new Toyota Corolla hatch will launch in two distinctive looks, derived from new designs unveiled at recent motor shows in Geneva and New York The …
Read More »2015 Toyota Camry pricing and specifications
Toyota Australia has announced the pricing and specifications of the comprehensively updated 2015 Camry range, with prices starting from $26,490 plus on-roads – the cheapest launch price on an automatic Camry in at least 18 years, according to the car maker. Even more aggressive is Toyota’s value-focused drive-away strategy on …
Read More »2015 Toyota Camry to be the last locally built Toyota
Toyota Australia has unveiled the new-look Camry today. The car will be the last model to be built at its Altona manufacturing plant. Along with the facelift Aurion, the new-look Camry and Camry Hybrid will be in production until the company stops manufacturing at the end of 2017. During a …
Read More »2015 Toyota 86 gains extra kit and sharper value
Toyota has added the safety of a reversing camera and the convenience of a touch-screen display audio system to the GT variants of its top-selling 86 sports coupe. The value-added features are worth at least $1,000 but are now included at no extra cost on the GT manual while the …
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