Toyota has topped the highly regarded Consumer Reports annual Auto Reliability Rankings once again, with the Lexus brand coming out on top. Its parent company, Toyota, came in second. The company’s Scion brand topped the rankings last year, only to come in in 11th this year. Filling up third place this […]
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2013 Toyota RAV4 review – Cruiser and GXL
Watch out SUVs of Australia. Kingmaker, Toyota, has released an all-new version of the highly popular RAV4. With it comes three additional variants in diesel form, and a new four-cylinder petrol, taking the smorgasbord to sixteen variants. We are graced with a sporty new design, more room, more power (some […]
New Toyota Tajimi City training centre to improve after-sales tech
Toyota has opened up a new test track facility in Tajimi City in Japan to help bolster its training abilities, specifically in areas of training staff about its products and to hone after-sales service. The new facility will also be home to some research and development projects. Trainees at Toyota […]
Toyota Camatte57s concept; a sports car for the whole family
Toyota has revealed a rather odd-looking new concept car evolved from last year’s Camatte concept. Called the Camatte57s, the quirky package showcases lightweight components and detachable panels. The Camatte57s is about adjustablility and versatility. The seats and pedals can all be adjusted, while the interior layout is focused around accommodating […]
2013 Toyota Corolla Levin ZR review (video)
The world’s most popular small car is about to become a whole lot more popular. Toyota has just reinvented its unbeatable Corolla hatch with improvements in every aspect important in a small car. So how does the sporty 2013 Toyota Corolla Levin ZR shape up? 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA LEVIN ZR […]
2012 Toyota 86 GTS review (video)
As we’ve seen with the Toyota 86 GT, the new base model coupe is the perfect platform for building up a track car, or even a tuned street car project. So how does the top-of-the-range Toyota 86 GTS automatic stack up? Is it a desirable package as is? 2012 TOYOTA […]
2012 Toyota 86 GT review (video)
It’s finally here. After several years of eager anticipation, the 2012 Toyota 86 GT and GTS is available in Australia. Does it live up to the hype? Can it be labelled as a modern-day interpretation of the old Toyota Sprinter AE86? Let’s find out. (PerformanceDrive will be posting our usual […]
2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser review
When it comes to off-road performance, you can almost always count on Toyota being up there with the best of them. The 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is no different. It manages to blend that renowned 4×4 pedigree, with fun, quirky styling and innovative functionality.