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GR Corolla Gains Automatic Transmission Option, More Torque And Restyled Front End

December 11, 2024

Toyota’s upgraded range of GAZOO Racing performance vehicles is now on sale in Australia, with improved performance, handling and styling for the GR Corolla and GR Yaris hatchbacks and the GR86 coupe. Joining the recently announced upgrades for the flagship GR Supra coupe, the updated models build on the exciting GR formula that takes the learnings and experience of motorsport participation and applies them to high-performance road cars. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and...

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The Big Red Ute Stage Car Takes The Stage For The First Time Ever At The Wiggles™ Melbourne Concert On Saturday 7th December 2024

December 9, 2024

Toyota Australia has announced a new partnership with multi award-winning children’s music group The Wiggles™ and have unveiled the Big Red Ute stage car. The partnership between Toyota and The Wiggles™ brings together two iconic Australian brands and a relationship that will spark joy and nostalgia with children and adults alike. Alongside the partnership announcement, Toyota Australia presented The Wiggles™ with a brand-new, custom-made Big Red Ute stage car, developed by the Toyota Product, Planning...

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Five-Speed Transmission Tailored To Suit LandCruiser 70 Series Usage Requirements

December 6, 2024

Toyota has expanded its heavy-duty LandCruiser 70 Series range with the addition of a five-speed manual gearbox option for all variants bar all grades of the single-cab chassis and the entry-level Workmate version of the Wagon. Mated to the LandCruiser 70 Series’ 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, the new manual powertrain joins the existing six-speed automatic and is priced from $77,2001 for the Troop Carrier Workmate. Toyota added the new four-cylinder automatic powertrain to the LandCruiser70 Series...

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Upgraded LandCruiser 300 Series Range Arrives In Australia In Q2, 2025

December 5, 2024

Toyota’s LandCruiser 300 Series SUV range is set to gain the latest generation safety and multimedia technologies across the six-variant line-up when the refreshed range arrives in Australian showrooms in the second quarter of 2025. The legendary off-roader will also be augmented with additional comfort and convenience features to further improve its appeal to off-roaders, adventurers and families alike. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the new features would...

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New Range-Topping GR Supra Track Edition To Touch Down In Australia In Mid-2025

November 29, 2024

Toyota’s pulse-raising GR Supra performance coupe range will become even more desirable in mid-2025 with the arrival of the range-topping Track Edition, which pushes the GR Supra’s classic front-engine/rear-wheel-drive dynamics even further with a raft of circuit-honed engineering upgrades. Designed to make the GR Supra even more capable in dynamic situations, the Track Edition also stands out with a number of exclusive specification upgrades that amplify the sleek, cab-backward design of the turbocharged sports car....

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Harry Bates And Coral Taylor Win Rally Tasmania To Secure Second Consecutive ARC Title

November 26, 2024

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia (TGRA) defending rally champions Harry Bates and Coral Taylor are back-to-back Australian Rally Championship (ARC) winners after taking out the final round of the 2024 season at Rally Tasmania. Harry and Coral finished the weekend 13 seconds ahead of second-placed TGRA teammates Lewis Bates and Anthony McLoughlin, whose consistency and regular podium finishes throughout the 2024 ARC season saw them finish in third in the overall driver and co-driver standings respectively....

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TOYOTA TUNDRA DELIVERS POWER, COMFORT, STYLE AND TOYOTA RELIABILITY TO FULL-SIZE PICK-UP SEGMENT

November 19, 2024

Toyota has launched its new full-size Tundra Limited pick-up priced from $155,9901 following an extensive, Toyota-first, local re-engineering and development program to convert the vehicle from left-hand drive to right-hand drive. Toyota partnered with Walkinshaw Automotive Group for the six-year planning and development program with the US-sourced vehicle to be produced at Walkinshaw’s manufacturing facility in Melbourne. The new Tundra offers outstanding performance, comfort and a big, bold on-road presence, all built to Toyota’s quality, durability...

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ALL-NEW LANDCRUISER PRADO ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA TO CONTINUE LEGACY OF LEGENDARY NAMEPLATE

November 14, 2024

Toyota has launched its new-generation LandCruiser Prado SUV delivering comprehensive improvements in driveability, off-road capability, safety, technology and functionality, all wrapped in a bold, stylish redesign that will appeal to urban families and off-road adventurers alike. The all-new LandCruiser Prado is built on a stronger and stiffer TNGA-F architecture, shared with its larger LandCruiser 300 Series sibling, and introduces Toyota’s latest on and off-road driver assistance, multimedia and active safety technologies, and new 48-volt assisted...

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Discounts Offered On A Variety Of Partner Products From Fuel To Movie Tickets

November 4, 2024

Toyota Australia has launched its new online customer portal Toyota Go with the opportunity for four lucky owners to win a $1,000 gift card to redeem on items such as vehicle servicing, accessories or Toyota merchandise. Since the soft launch in September, Toyota has seen over 30,000 people join Toyota Go. The portal allows customers to register and receive a variety of rewards and discounts on everything from fuel to movie tickets, along with safe,...

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BEV Trial Drives Electrification And Decarbonisation Partnership Between Toyota And BHP

October 30, 2024

Toyota Australia and BHP have announced a trial of the first-ever Battery Electric HiLux double cab ute prototype. The trial of the electric HiLux double cab will see it deployed at BHP’s Port Hedland operations in Western Australia where it will be used in a range of applications traditionally performed by diesel-powered light vehicles. Starting in late November, the trial will run for about 12 months, with BHP to provide feedback to Toyota after the...

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