May 11, 2020
Hybrid technology has been confirmed for next year’s Toyota Kluger (overseas model shown). Toyota has confirmed the next-generation Kluger SUV will offer both hybrid and petrol engine options when it arrives in Australia in the first half of next year. The new seven-seat Kluger embraces a similar dual-powertrain strategy to that adopted by the Yaris Cross SUV due later this year and the latest-generation C-HR and RAV4. Toyota is the leader in both SUV...
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May 6, 2020
Fuel-cell electric vehicles like Toyota Mirai require infrastructure investment. Toyota Australia has welcomed the $300 million commitment by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in hydrogen energy projects. The company’s future technologies spokesman Matt MacLeod said investment by government was vital for developing Australia’s emerging hydrogen sector and enhancing its ability to contribute to lower emissions. “Toyota welcomes initiatives designed to build demand in Australia for hydrogen as a viable energy storage medium,...
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April 26, 2020
Toyota’s Product Planning and Development division has designed, prototyped and manufactured a face shield that has been clinically tested and approved for use by front line medical staff. Toyota has utilised its advanced design, technology and production expertise to help assist the medical community in protecting them from the COVID-19 virus by developing and manufacturing desperately needed face shields. The face shields were designed and prototyped in-house by Toyota’s Product Planning and Development (PP&D)...
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April 24, 2020
Toyota Australia has secured additional production of RAV4 Hybrid (RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid shown). Toyota Australia has secured a substantial increase in production of its popular RAV4 Hybrid SUV from the factory in Japan with the additional vehicles arriving during the second half of 2020. The incremental supply is expected to result in an extra 8,000 RAV4 Hybrids arriving in local dealerships from July – on top of the existing planned supply – with specific...
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April 24, 2020
Toyota’s newest and most affordable crossover, Yaris Cross (overseas model shown). Australia’s love affair with robust, high-riding SUVs is set to intensify late this year when Toyota introduces its newest and most affordable crossover, based on the next-generation Yaris. The Yaris Cross, unveiled today in a global digital media conference, will join Toyota’s C-HR and RAV4 in offering both petrol and hybrid powertrains. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley said Yaris...
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April 22, 2020
Toyota’s education facility at the new Hydrogen Centre demonstrates how hydrogen can play a significant role in the future of transport and the broader energy economy. Toyota Australia has marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with the unveiling of the first stage of its Hydrogen Centre at the Toyota Centre of Excellence in Altona, Melbourne. This first stage of the $7.4 million Hydrogen Centre – developed with $3.1m of funding support from the...
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March 23, 2020
The well-being of our customers, people and the wider community is paramount, particularly in the evolving COVID-19 environment. We want you to know that Toyota dealerships remain open and that we are prepared and ready to assist. We are continuing to provide essential vehicle service, sales and repair in ways that prioritise your health and safety, including increased cleaning and hygiene measures. You can find your closest/preferred Toyota dealer here. For your convenience, we also offer...
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March 6, 2020
The Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon special edition is completely at home on and off the road. Toyota has dressed up its top-of-the-range Prado SUV with the launch of a Prado Kakadu Horizon special edition featuring a number of exterior styling enhancements to give it a more elegant look. Among the new features for the Horizon special edition are a front bumper spoiler and spats for the rear bumper, chrome side moulding and chrome-accented mirror...
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March 5, 2020
Toyota is boosting hybrid sales (2020 C-HR Koba Hybrid shown) Local sales of Toyota’s hybrid vehicles have soared to all-time records on the back of surging demand for their combination of performance and fuel-efficiency. Australian customers have bought a record 7,597 Toyota hybrids so far this year, a gain of 166 per cent over the same period last year, with hybrids accounting for more than half of all RAV4, Corolla and Camry sales. The...
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March 3, 2020
A Toyota Genuine grille is designed to offer optimal performance, durability and safety benefits (HiLux Rugged X shown) Toyota Australia has succeeded in stopping a large body parts and panels supplier from importing, advertising and selling counterfeit grilles in contravention of Australian laws. Investigation and quick action by Toyota led to SSS Auto Parts withdrawing the counterfeit grilles from sale, offering a refund to purchasers, forfeiting remaining stock and paying compensation to Toyota. Toyota...
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