Toyota has taken the wraps off its new Dakar-inspired HiLux GR Sport, which is set for launch in Australia in the second half of 2023. It comes powered by a boosted version of the regular 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder, now kicking out 165kW of power and 550Nm of torque. That makes […]
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Australian vehicle sales for December 2022: VFACTS
Australian new vehicle sales figures for 2022 are out in the form of December VFACTS, with no surprises at the top as Toyota comes in as the best-selling brand for the 20th consecutive year and 26th year overall. The total number of new vehicles registered in Australia throughout 2022 was […]
VFACTS: Top 10 best-selling cars in Australia during 2022
There were some very interesting changes in the auto industry in 2022, in terms of new models arriving and changes in demand and supply. But for a snapshot of the new vehicle sales results for the 2022 year overall, here’s a quick look at the top 10 best-selling cars and […]
2023 Toyota GR86 GTS review (video)
Cars made for driving enthusiasts are a threatened species. With the onslaught of EVs, hybrids and SUVs making mainstream, a two-door, rear-wheel drive sports coupe is a unique gem. Fortunately, Toyota has renewed its commitment to sports car engineering with its second generation 86. Rebadged as the GR86, it becomes […]
Hardcore 2023 Toyota HiLux spotted; GR Sport or GR HiLux?
Toyota has been spotted test driving a prototype version of what could be the replacement to the Rugged X for 2023, potentially adopting the name GR HiLux. A test model was seen on the streets in Thailand wearing all sorts of camouflage and wrapping. The 2023 Toyota HiLux has already […]
2023 Toyota Kluger 2.4 turbo petrol announced in Australia
A new turbo-petrol engine option has been announced for the Toyota Kluger range in Australia as part of the 2023 model update, replacing the V6 petrol while offering more torque and reduced fuel consumption. The engine is the ‘T24A-FTS’ 2.4-litre turbo that we first saw in the latest Lexus NX […]
Toyota previews next-gen C-HR with prologue concept
Toyota has given us a pretty clear indication as to what we can expect to see from its second-generation C-HR small SUV with the unveiling of the C-HR prologue concept. Toyota’s European design team, responsible for the first-generation C-HR‘s bold design language, has been employed once again for the second-gen […]
2023 Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport now on sale in Australia
Toyota has added a new Yaris Cross variant to the lineup in Australia, with the introduction of the exciting GR Sport treatment for the 2WD hybrid. The Yaris Cross GR Sport is based on the existing GXL 2WD hybrid, and receives a retuned and lowered suspension system and a handful […]