Lexus has confirmed that its luxurious GX 4×4 will be hitting the road here in Australia in the first half of 2024, with the platform showcasing what’s to come from the next-generation Toyota Prado lineup that picks up the same platform. The release marks the first time Australians can get […]
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Toyota production cuts for October 2022; Corolla, Prado, Lexus affected
Toyota has once again been forced to adjust its production schedule, with the world’s largest automaker apologising for the repeated adjustments amid parts shortages. The most recent change to Toyota’s production schedule involves five production lines across five manufacturing plants, out of a total of 28 lines in 14 plants. […]
Toyota faces $2b payout following DPF class action for HiLux, Fortuner and Prado
Toyota Australia may have to pay up to $2 billion to customers following a class-lawsuit over potentially faulty diesel particulate filters (DPF) in a number of HiLux, Fortuner and Prado vehicles, which owners say have impacted the resale value. The class-action lawsuit involves 264,000 examples of the HiLux, Fortuner and […]
Top 10 best-selling SUVs in Australia in 2021 (H1)
If there’s one thing the Australian new car market loves, it’s an SUV. That’s not a trend specific to Australia, either, with the global car-buying public gravitating toward SUVs in recent years, making it one of the most resilient segments in the industry. Today, we’re going to take a look […]
2021 Toyota Prado update announced for Australia
Toyota Australia has announced some updates for the 2021 LandCrusier Prado, around 12 months after it launched a significant model refresh for the popular nameplate. Yes, the new model only just hit the local market in August last year yet the SUV is already going through a mild evolution. The […]
2021 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu review (video)
The Prado is Australia’s best-selling large SUV, and for the 2021 model update, Toyota has done… not all that much actually. But that’s probably because the current formula is exactly what buyers want. During 2020 Toyota Australia sold 18,034 of these things – the highest sales of its class. That […]
2021 Toyota Prado update gets more power, improved tech
As expected, the 2021 Toyota LandCruiser Prado has been given the updated 2.8-litre turbo-diesel from the new HiLux and Fortuner. Toyota has also taken this opportunity to make some other updates to the very popular SUV. Firstly, yes, the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine receives a new ball-bearing turbocharger with larger […]
Toyota Prado now available with relocated spare wheel option
Toyota Australia has announced a slightly more practical option for the LandCruiser Prado, with a relocated space wheel moved to underneath the body providing a lighter tailgate operation. Buyers can still continue to specify the Prado with the tailgate-mounted spare wheel, but to broaden the already very wide appeal of […]