Category: Toyota News


Toyota launches All-New Corolla Cross SUV

October 12, 2022

The all-new Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV has arrived in Australian showrooms with advanced safety and connected technologies, excellent packaging and practicality, and the choice of petrol and hybrid powertrains and two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Sitting alongside the C-HR between the smaller Yaris Cross and family favourite RAV4, the all-new Corolla Cross is set to raise the benchmark in small SUVs with class-leading technology designed to connect drivers with their cars more than ever...

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Fire-Breathing Toyota GR Corolla set to land in Australia in 2023

September 15, 2022

Toyota’s Australian GAZOO Racing stable will further expand in the first quarter of 2023 when the GR Corolla hot hatch arrives, with approximately 500 units secured for Australia in the first year of production. The GR Corolla will bring the number of GR models in Australia to four, sitting alongside the GR Supra, GR Yaris and GR86. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the GR Corolla continued the brand’s...

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Toyota Launches the New GR86

September 15, 2022

Toyota Australia has expanded its range of GR branded pure-bred sports cars with the launch of the new GR86 coupe. GR86 is the third model in the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing performance car brand, sitting alongside GR Supra and GR Yaris. Like its GR siblings, the GR86 benefits directly from Toyota’s multi-championship-winning involvement in international motorsport with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. It is an evolution of the much-acclaimed 86 coupe, launched here in 2012, that signalled Toyota’s...

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Toyota HiLux Rogue taken to new heights!

September 15, 2022

Toyota’s updated HiLux Rogue flagship pick-up is set to arrive in local showrooms in October, sporting significant mechanical upgrades that improve both on- and off-road performance. The upgraded HiLux Rogue will be priced from $70,200 plus on-road costs1, meaning the upgraded suspension, brakes and body enhancements will be offered to customers with no price increase. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the upgraded HiLux Rogue would provide customers with...

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Toyota Australia confirms development project for Tundra

August 24, 2022

Toyota has confirmed an extensive development program in Australia for the Tundra pick-up, demonstrating its intention for local development and evaluation experts to re-engineer Tundra in a RHD format and evaluate the vehicle against Australia’s severe local conditions and tough customer use. Toyota has partnered with Walkinshaw Automotive Group, for its extensive experience in this type of work, to develop and build Tundra RHD vehicles for Australia. Toyota’s focus on ensuring delivery of its hallmark...

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All-New Toyota Corolla Cross delivers outstanding safety, technology and practicality

August 24, 2022

Toyota Australia has announced pricing for the all-new Corolla Cross small SUV, which arrives in local showrooms in October with an entry level recommended retail price of $33,0001. Customers will be offered a lineup of eight different variants with a choice of two-wheel drive or electric all-wheel drive, petrol or hybrid powertrains, and three grades – GX, GXL and flagship Atmos. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the Corolla...

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Toyota to celebrate decade of Toyota 86 with GR86 10th Anniversary

July 31, 2022

Toyota Australia is set to celebrate the 10th birthday of the fan-favourite 86 rear-drive sports coupe with the release of a special-edition GR86 10th Anniversary Edition. With just 86 examples available for Australia, the first of the GR86 10th Anniversary Edition will arrive soon after the new-generation GR86 sports car is launched locally in September. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the new GR86 marked an exciting time for...

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Toyota to bring a Turbocharged Power to the Kluger Lineup

July 17, 2022

Toyota will provide customers with a new powertrain choice, in the popular Kluger, with the addition of a new 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the first quarter of 2023. The new four-cylinder engine will introduce a highly efficient and more responsive powertrain for families in Australia. The 2.4-litre engine employs a range of sophisticated technologies, including a newly developed turbocharger, optimised fuel injection system and long stroke to deliver excellent response and high output. Toyota Australia...

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Toyota to deliver updates to Passenger Range

May 8, 2022

Toyota has announced a raft of upgrades across its passenger car and small SUV range, with the Corolla hatch and sedan, Yaris, Yaris Cross, C-HR, GR Supra and Camry set to receive a range of enhancements, to be rolled out over the second half of 2022. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the raft of updates across a number of models, were evidence of Toyota’s ongoing commitment to continuously...

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Toyota tops the List as Most Trusted Car Brand

May 8, 2022

Toyota has again been awarded Australia’s Most Trusted Car Brand in the annual Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Survey. This is the 17th year in a row that Toyota Australia has been recognised as the most trusted automotive brand by consumers and readers of the iconic publication. The national survey, conducted by independent consultancy Catalyst Research, asked more than 3,300 members of the Australian public for their opinions on what brands are important to them. Reader’s...

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