Category: Toyota

Car companies continue the battle to save the planet by snuffing out polluting fossil fuel propulsion in favour of electricity. Toyota is powering on with its petrol / electric combination. Latest model to receive the hybrid treatment is the Kluger seven-seat sports utility vehicle. Toyota Australia Vice-President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations, Sean Hanley, says the addition of hybrid to the fourth-generation Kluger further demonstrates Toyota’s commitment to delivering on electrified options in its line-up. Offering improved driving dynamics, a larger and more refined cabin, a stylish new look and… Read more

In 1994, Toyota pioneered the small sports utility vehicle market with the RAV4, which nearly 30 years later with the now ‘grown-up’ version, is the best-selling SUV in the world. Now, with its new ‘baby’ Yaris Cross the Japanese automotive giant is aiming to continue its success in the compact class. Coming in nine variants, with petrol or petrol / electric hybrid powertrains, front-wheel or all-wheel drive, three grades – GX, GXL and Urban – are on offer. Toyota Australia Vice-President Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley says the Yaris Cross… Read more

The Toyota HiLux pickup is one of Australia’s most popular choices, in fact the most popular for the last five years in a row. Of course, that figure is boosted by mining, farming and fleet purchases but more than ever, families too are taking the dual-cab route. It makes sense, to have a vehicle that can be used for work during the week and adventure on the weekends, that can carry tools and prams with equal aplomb and is at home at school drop-off as it is on rugged forest… Read more

With the launch of the Prius almost a quarter century ago, Toyota confidently threw its hat in the ring of the petrol / electric powertrain. So, it’s no surprise the Japanese auto giant, with a similar flourish, is the first to offer a hybrid in the small sports utility vehicle market. At the same time in 1994, the company’s small-car expertise and rich SUV heritage was setting the standard with the RAV4, which was to become Australia’s and the world’s best-selling SUV. Now these have come together with the Toyota… Read more

Toyota RAV4 was launched way back in 1994 as the Recreational Active Vehicle 4WD and has been a global success in the sales race ever since. It was a cross between a passenger car and an SUV and appealed to many buyers. It has grown in size over the years and is now verging on being a mid-size rather than small vehicle. The fifth generation of the Toyota RAV4 that we are testing here is slightly shorter and lower than the gen-four. But has a wider body, sits on a… Read more

Buyers of the new Toyota Corolla Sedan need not feel cheated by missing out on little extras often only available in a hatchback. What’s more, the booted variant shares the sharp good looks and pricing of its five-door sibling. Toyota Australia Vice-President Sales and Marketing, Sean Hanley, says Toyota had developed this all-new sedan to complement the hatch with the same levels of sophisticated styling, refinement, dynamic driving characteristics, performance and five-star ANCAP safety rating. Coming in three specification grades, Ascent, SX and ZR. For the first time in Australia… Read more

My first impression on viewing Queensland Rail’s wooden carriages in the 1970s was of rolling stock of some tribute to historic transport. The Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series recently had a similar first-up effect. ToyotaÆs latest version of the legendary large four-wheel-drive wagon looks as rugged as ever. None of the modern SUV sports coupe affectation here – the bold squared-off two-box layout lives. To be fair, the MY2020 model, especially the range-topping Sahara seven-seater on test, is replete with modern automotive technology, including Toyota’s Safety Sense on road and… Read more