Toyota Australia announced today it will no longer sell petrol-only variants of RAV4 and all other models where hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) are available. The move means that Corolla and Camry sedans and the Corolla Cross, RAV4 and Kluger SUVs are now 100-per-cent HEV for customer orders. This expands Toyota’s HEV-only family to nine models, joining Yaris Cross SUV, Corolla and Yaris hatches, and new-generation C-HR SUV. GR models continue unchanged as they are not offered...
The fifth generation of Australia’s best-selling large SUV, Toyota LandCruiser Prado, will introduce comprehensive advances in performance, technology and features when it arrives in dealerships later this year. Range-wide innovations or improvements include a new platform, re-engineered powertrain with Toyota’s efficient V-Active 48V technology, new eight-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission, electric power steering and park brake, higher maximum towing capacity and advances in active safety and connectivity. Equipment levels have been significantly increased for the familiar...
Toyota Australia’s dealers have resumed taking orders for the 200kW GR Yaris and will adopt a new approach for delivering all GR performance cars to enthusiasts. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing & Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the moves were made possible by available supply of GR Yaris, GR Corolla, GR86 and GR Supra. Mr Hanley said Toyota’s new allocation policy for the four GR models will prioritise deliveries based on the date a...
Reigning Australia Rally Champion (ARC) Harry Bates has made a remarkable comeback from severe suspension damage to clinch a dramatic victory in the weekend’s Forest Rally in Western Australia. Bates and co-driver Coral Taylor overcame the setback caused by hitting a hole on the opening stage, recovering to fourth in Saturday’s heat with the support of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia (TGRA) team led by his father and four-time ARC champion Neal Bates. Fortune swung...
Toyota’s new-generation Camry sedan will be exclusively offered with the latest fuel-saving hybrid technology when the three-variant range arrives in Australia in the second half of 2024. The revised Camry line-up will consist of the Ascent, Ascent Sport and flagship SL when it arrives in Australia – with the mid-range SX grade discontinued. The new Camry brings significant upgrades across the board with improvement in safety, technology and driveability along with its dynamic new exterior...
Toyota’s RAV4 was Australia’s best-selling vehicle last month, enabling the market leader to achieve two industry firsts with more than half the brand’s total sales being Hybrid Electric vehicles (HEVs) and surpassing 10,000 HEV deliveries in a single month. Official figures released today show RAV4 deliveries to Australian customers hit a new monthly high of 5,857 vehicles in April. Of these RAV4s, HEVs accounted for 94 per cent or 5,504 vehicles – another record for...
The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia (TGRA) Scholarship Series is back in 2024 to support and help nurture the next generation of Australian motorsport champions, following a highly successful debut season in 2023. The TGRA Scholarship Series provides an opportunity for young aspiring professional drivers to hone their circuit driving skills in a safe and exciting environment, behind the wheel of a Toyota 86 race car. Drivers and teams will have the chance to test their...
Defending Australian Rally Championship (ARC) champions Harry Bates and Coral Taylor have continued their 2023 winning form, taking out the opening round of the 2024 championship at the Rally of Canberra. Bates and Taylor started their title defence with a commanding performance behind the wheel of the GR Yaris Rally2 which made its Australian debut on the weekend, after a delayed start which saw Saturday’s racing cancelled due to heavy rain. The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing...
The upgraded Toyota Yaris hatch has landed in Australia with a hybrid-only lineup priced from $28,5001 for the Ascent Sport, a new addition to the line-up. The three-model range features a new entry-level Ascent Sport hybrid grade, improved Toyota Safety Sense2 suite of driver assistance features, the latest generation multimedia system, increased technology and styling tweaks. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the upgraded Yaris with its hybrid-only powertrain holds plenty...
Toyota has given its Yaris Cross small SUV a significant technology boost with the upgraded range featuring the latest generation multimedia and Toyota Safety Sense1 suite of driver assistance technologies. Alongside the increase in technology comes minor exterior and interior styling tweaks, along with increased comfort and convenience features. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the upgraded Yaris Cross delivered on the lifestyle needs of its customers. “Since its launch...
