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Toyota Recognises Community Contribution at Excellence in Road Safety Education Awards

July 11, 2022

Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips with Rotarian and RYDA Organiser, Neil Simpson, Dealer/Principal of Batemans Bay Toyota Jade Cowan and John Elliott, National Program Manager for Road Safety Education Ltd at the presentation at the Rotary Club of Batemans Bay   Toyota Australia has presented the Toyota Community Award to the Eurobodalla RYDA Scheme in Batemans Bay as part of the annual Excellence in Road Safety Education Awards. The Excellence in Road Safety Education...

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Toyota to Bring Turbocharged Power to Kluger Line-Up

July 11, 2022

2023 Toyota Kluger (overseas pre-production model shown).   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...

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Toyota to Upgrade HiLux Range with Updated Safety and Convenience

July 7, 2022

Toyota Australia has announced a significant performance and capability upgrade for the HiLux Rogue 4×4 flagship pick-up, which will be enhanced with a wider track and updated suspension package in the fourth quarter of 2022. The new dual-cab HiLux Rogue boasts a track increase of approximately 140mm in the front and rear, while the vehicle’s ride height has also been increased by approximately 20mm, with both changes helping aid off-road ability while also improving on-road...

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Toyota Australia Posts $249 Million After-tax Profit

July 7, 2022

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited (TMCA) has returned an after-tax profit of $249 million for the financial year ended 31 March 2022. Comprising Toyota Australia, Lexus Australia and Revolution operations, the latest result reflects ongoing strong demand for new vehicles and includes proceeds from the sale of the Chatswood Toyota dealership in Sydney. The 2021-22 return compares with an after-tax profit of $332 million in the previous financial year, which included the sale of the...

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Tamworth Country Music Festival Fans Raise Record $56,441 for Local Community Health Centre

May 19, 2022

Toyota Zone hat & pins sales at the Toyota Country Music Festival in Tamworth Thousands of fans at this year’s Toyota Country Music Festival in Tamworth (TCMF) have raised a remarkable $56,441 for the Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service (TAMS). The record amount came from the sale of the iconic Toyota wide-brimmed straw hats that were available at the Toyota Zone throughout the Festival for a gold coin donation, as well as limited-edition pins for a...

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Toyota Boosts Safety, Increases Payload for Iconic LandCruiser 70 Series

May 11, 2022

The iconic Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is set to receive a safety and payload upgrade in November of 2022 (pre-upgrade vehicle shown)   Toyota is set to upgrade its iconic workhorse 4WD LandCruiser 70 Series with improvements to safety technology and an increase in gross vehicle mass (GVM), offering greater payload. Due to arrive in November of 2022, the upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series pickup and wagon range benefits from the addition of a pre-collision safety...

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The End of an Era: Prius Paves Way for Next Generation

May 11, 2022

First-generation Toyota Prius   Toyota Australia has announced the local discontinuation of the Prius hybrid electric vehicle, following a successful 21-year stint as the first-ever Toyota hybrid to be offered in Australia. The Prius was introduced locally in October 2001, laying the foundation for Toyota’s current leadership in electrified powertrain technology that saw a record 65,491 electrified vehicles sold in 2021. Over the journey Toyota has sold 20,847 examples of the Prius, highlighting the success...

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Toyota to Deliver Updates Across Passenger Car Range

May 6, 2022

Toyota’s Corolla hatch is just one model to benefit from a raft of performance, safety and technology upgrades that will be rolled out over the second half of 2022 (pre-upgrade model shown)   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...

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Queensland Student Wins Top Prize in Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

May 4, 2022

The overall winner of the 2021/22 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest was Louis Hagemann with Powered by Nature   Queensland student, Louis Hagemann, has been judged the Australian winner of the annual Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, following more than 2,000 entries from aspiring artists. 12-year-old Louis let his imagination run wild to create a Dream Car of the future, focusing on important environmental issues. Louis, from Queensland Trinity Lutheran College, said his winning entry...

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Toyota Tops the List as Australia’s Most Trusted Car Brand

May 2, 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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