The 2017 Toyota Yaris is now available in Australia, with new safety features and no price increase, except for the flagship ZR. Visually, the updated model brings a new snub-nosed front end and rear lights that extend into the tailgate. This was previewed by the 2017 Toyota Yaris WRC car. […]
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Harrop announces supercharger for Toyota 86 (video)
Are you part of the chorus of folk who love the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ but just wish it had more grunt? Well Harrop Engineering has the solution for you. The firm’s development prototype is fitted with a state-of-the-art supercharger and some other goodies and develops more than double the power […]
2017 Toyota 86 GTS review (video)
How many times do we have to tell you, the Toyota 86 is the best sports car you can buy for under $50k. Well, it seems not even Toyota believes this, so it made some revisions to the powertrain, tweaked the handling, and updated the interior for 2017. Has it […]
Australian vehicle sales for February 2017 – SUVs overtake passenger cars
The Australian VFACTS sales figures for new vehicle registrations in February, 2017, have been released. And it looks like SUV sales have overtaken passenger cars for the first time. According to the stats, Australians purchased 35,497 SUVs in February, making up for a record 39.9 per cent of the overall […]
New Toyota C-HR, Land Rover Discovery awarded 5-star ANCAP safety
ANCAP has released its latest round of crash testing results, with the new Toyota C-HR and Land Rover Discovery passing the five-star benchmark with flying colours. Both assessments are based on crash tests conducted by the Euro NCAP department. The Toyota C-HR was launched in Australia last week. It’s the […]
All-new Toyota C-HR now on sale in Australia from $26,990
The hotly-anticipated Toyota C-HR compact SUV is now on sale in Australia, ready to compete with the likes of the popular Mazda CX-3 and Mitsubishi ASX. This, believe it or not, is Toyota’s first entry into the booming segment, and it is expected to become one of the best-sellers. It’s […]
Updated 2017 Toyota Kluger now on sale in Australia
The 2017 Toyota Kluger has reached Australian shores with slight pricing increases offset by gains in equipment, fuel efficiency, power, and drivetrain technology. Externally the car is distinguished by modifications to the lights, grille and tail lamps, but that’s about it. Engine-wise, the new 2GR-FKS now makes 218kW and 350Nm […]
Toyota Yaris ‘GRMN’ name confirmed for hot hatch, gets supercharged 1.8L
Toyota unveiled its all-new Yaris hot hatch earlier this year, but until now no details have been confirmed regarding the engine. Speaking about its presence at the upcoming 2017 Geneva Motor Show, Toyota confirmed the sporty Yaris will in fact feature a 1.8-litre supercharged four-cylinder engine producing over 153kW. This […]