Toyota has expanded the appeal of its seven-seat Fortuner SUV with more power and torque, better fuel consumption, increased braked towing capacity, higher equipment levels, easier parking and a freshened design. Fortuner’s latest engineering advances benefit from similar updates that have also been applied to the HiLux. Announcing the details of the 2020 facelift, Toyota Australia Vice President Sean Hanley said the company’s commitment to making ever-better cars had made Fortuner even more at home,...
Toyota HiLux has thrived in the world’s toughest conditions for more than 50 years, earning a reputation for being “unbreakable” while evolving into a range that also delivers SUV levels of comfort, safety and technology. Debuting in 1968 as a 4×2 pick-up with a small-capacity petrol engine, HiLux has progressed through eight generations to become Australia’s best-selling vehicle and the world’s most popular utility. Advances over the decades include the introduction of diesel and later...
Toyota has announced far-reaching changes to HiLux that significantly advance the performance, handling and emotional appeal of Australia’s best-selling vehicle. All vehicles from WorkMate to SR5 grades will go on sale from 27 August. Toyota Australia’s design studio participated in an international team to deliver a bolder, tougher look for the wide-body 4×2 Hi-Rider and 4×4 extra and double cabs. The company’s Australian engineers were also involved in the global development of a more powerful...
Toyota has unveiled a facelifted Camry that brings a bold new look, the latest in Toyota Safety Sense technology and new dash design for Australia’s favourite family sedan. The upgraded Camry will arrive in Australia in the first half of next year and offers buyers a stylish and safe four-door sedan with the comfortable and dynamic road manners to make every journey a pleasure. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley said over...
Toyota is expanding its industry-leading SUV line-up with a stylish Corolla-based vehicle that features raised ground clearance, dynamic performance and fuel-efficient hybrid technology. This global model has debuted today in Thailand where the vehicle will go on sale first. The Corolla Cross combines Toyota’s best-selling nameplate with Toyota’s strong heritage in small-car design and SUV engineering. Due in Australia in late 2022, Corolla Cross benefits from Toyota’s experience as a pioneer in recreational SUVs 25...
Toyota Australia’s new-generation Yaris will leapfrog competitors in the light-car market, setting a new benchmark with segment firsts and the introduction of in-demand premium features. Advanced driver-assist and safety features in the fourth-generation Yaris include technologies aimed at reducing accidents at intersections1, plus a new airbag designed to protect the heads of front-seat occupants – all supported by a stiffer and more agile chassis. Toyota Australia’s Vice President Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley said local...
What does the car of the future look like through the eyes of Aussie kids? It’s the question Toyota posed in its annual Dream Car Art Contest and the answers came in more than 4700 imaginative, colourful and inspiring creations that addressed what kids of today see as some of the biggest issues facing society. Eight-year-old West Australian Claudia Fields, whose Nature Insect Car was judged the Australian winner, sought to address what she saw as a...
With more vehicles back on the road and for longer periods following ISO, it’s a good time to freshen up on what to do in the event of a car accident. Our number 1 priority at Torque Toyota is to ensure our family – and that includes you, our valued customers – are safe when they’re behind the wheel. Unfortunately, even the most careful drivers can find themselves involved in a road collision at some...
If, like us, you’re excited about the government’s Instant Asset Write-Off package and what it means for saving your business money, you’ll want to get in quick with securing your new vehicle as the June 30 deadline is fast approaching. Good news: There’s an Instant Asset Write-Off available on every vehicle in the Toyota range, and we can help you choose the right one! For the first time, as part of the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus...
Toyota has unveiled a mid-life upgrade for its seven-seat Fortuner SUV, elevating its visual appeal while assembling multiple improvements to engine, driving and towing performance. Due in Australia in late August, Fortuner’s bold exterior styling is refreshed with a more premium look, reflecting the vehicle’s dual role as a comfortable urban transporter and a rugged off-road explorer. But the most significant changes are under the skin where new and revised engine components result in noticeable...
