Review: 2008 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series, King on and off the Road

I don’t know about you but ever since I was a little tacker I’ve loved big cars, and ever since I was a little tacker Toyota has been building them. For those that complain about the price of fuel read the Prius review here, for those that have a passion for large machinery and cars or need a true work horse Toyota has the car for you. The LandCruiser was introduced into Australia during the Snowy Mountain Scheme to assist workers traveling over rough and steep terrain. And to this day...

Read more Review: 2008 Toyota Prius i-Tech, the Green answer?

If you ask motoring enthusiasts or any followers of combustion fuels about hybrid-electric technology, you might notice a trend in the opinions that follow. Most would tell you that combustion fuels are the pure form of motoring and resorting to anything but, is a no no. However, you do get a handful of people that tell you that hybrid technology is the first step to phasing out the beloved combustion engine entirely. Arguably, this is the way of the future and manufactures all around the world...

Read more Video: 2010 Toyota Prius

Toyota's promotional video of the new 2010 Toyota Prius.

Read more 2009 Toyota Auris, Gains a Competitive Advantage - (UK)

The Toyota Auris gains a competitive advantage in the C-segment hatchback market with the introduction of a new engine that delivers lower emissions, better fuel economy and improved power and torque. And with the benefit of Toyota Stop&Start technology, environmental performance is further enhanced, with particular benefit in urban traffic. The new Auris 1.33 Dual VVT-i Stop&Start has the distinction of being the first Toyota to go on sale in the UK with the benefit of Toyota...

Read more 2009 Toyota Yaris Tailback

Based on the all-new 2009 Toyota Yaris Five-Door Liftback, the Yaris Five-Door Tailback concept highlights functionality and youthful styling. Functionality is emphasized through the automated rear suicide doors and rear split tailgate. The exterior features aggressively styled modifications including a custom wide body kit that enhances the front and rear fascia with a center exit exhaust, grille, and widened front and rear fender flares that incorporate new full length side rocker panels....

Read more 2009 Toyota Tacoma Retro

The Tacoma Truck Concept is a fun look back to Toyota’s long-standing heritage of building highly capable, durable trucks that met the needs of a wide variety of drivers. Rather than focus on flash or power, this concept looks towards capability and efficiency by showcasing Toyota’s venerable 4cyl engine, but mating it to a 4-speed automatic transmission and solid front axle-equipped 4WD system. Tied thematically to the Toyota Trucks from the 80’s, the Tacoma Truck features American Racing AR23...

Read more 2009 Toyota RAV4 Performance Sport

After creating a new definition in the small sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment, the RAV4 Performance Sport goes a step further by setting a new design standard. With its glass roof and enhanced seating configuration, audio, and NAV systems, this vehicle creates a contemporary sporty interior design not seen before. Bold aggressive exterior styling, accented by 22-inch Alloy Wheels, hood scoop, and customized designed performance front with flared fender sides creates the impression that...

Read more 2009 Toyota Matrix 6 String

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation have partnered to create the Matrix 6-String concept car with design elements created and inspired by the world-renowned Fender Custom Shop. With Matrix's appeal to independent males who are a little rebellious in nature and like to experience things first hand and Fender's rich rock-n-roll history and credibility with the youth market, this relationship was a natural pairing.

Read more Toyota Tacoma V8 Incross Concept Car

The Tacoma V8 Incross concept vehicle combines several new design components and a unique color scheme with V8 power to provide an exciting new look with added passenger room, utility and performance capabilities. The first use of Toyota’s 4.7-liter, i-Force V8 engine in a Tacoma provides plenty of motivation for the Incross. The V8 produces 271 horsepower and 313 lb/ft of torque. It is equipped with TRD (Toyota Racing Development) headers and custom dual exhaust by Tube Solutions....

Read more 2009 Toyota iQ, Six Degrees of Innovation

The third instalment in Toyota’s series of cut-paste-and-print guides to the ground-breaking design and engineering features behind the new iQ reveals details of the car’s flat under-floor fuel tank. The usual place for a car’s fuel tank is beneath the rear seats, but in the compact interior of the iQ this would make it impossible for Toyota to achieve its goal of a sub-three-metre long car with four seats. The solution was to create a flat fuel tank, positioned beneath the vehicle...

Read more 2009 Toyota RAV4 Facelift, Cosmetic and Feature Changes - (Australia)

Toyota has upgraded its RAV4 range with a package of active and passive safety features, as well as new technology and comfort features. Active front-seat head restraints have been adopted as standard equipment across the nine-model RAV4 range - to reduce the chance of whiplash injury in a rear-end collision. Driver's knee SRS airbag has been adopted as standard equipment on seven models, and is available as an option on entry level four-cylinder CV-grade. The driver's knee SR...

Read more 2008 Toyota Yaris Facelift, Added Safety and Comfort - (Australia)

Toyota has increased the active safety, comfort and convenience of its Yaris hatch and sedan range as part of an overall model facelift. At the same time, manual versions of the Yaris have been awarded the maximum five-star rating on the Federal Government's Green Vehicle Guide. Fuel consumption for 1.3-litre Yaris manual models is 6.0 litres/100km with CO2 of just 141grams/km based on the official combined cycle. Figures for the 1.5-litre manuals are 6.1 litres/100km and 145 g/km....

Read more 2009 Toyota HiLux Facelift - (Australia)

Toyota has expanded its HiLux range, for the first time offering entry-level WorkMate with automatic transmission. The new WorkMate Single Cab and Double Cab automatic models take the HiLux 4x2 range to 16 models. The launch of WorkMate automatic is part of an overall visual and technical upgrade for the now 32-model range of Toyota HiLux 4x2 and 4x4 utilities. The technical upgrade includes Euro IV compliance for HiLux' two VVT-i equipped petrol engines: WorkMate's exclusive...

Read more New 2009 Toyota iQ - (UK)

Order books are open for Toyota’s revolutionary new iQ, with first deliveries to customers in January. An instant icon for modern urban motoring, iQ matches its advanced engineering and design with highly desirable equipment specifications: it’s proof that thinking small no longer means thinking modest.

Read more Toyota Australia and how it will drive Hybrid into the Future - (Australia)

Three cars that explore new frontiers for hybrid cars of the future will be unveiled by Toyota Australia at this year's Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.

Read more Toyota will up the sporty style on next Prius

The next-generation Toyota Prius will retain the petrol hybrid concept – but as well as being cleaner than the current model, it’ll be a lot more sporty, says Toyota GM managing director Miguel Fonseca. Prius has undoubtedly been a massive success for Toyota – but it’s paid a price for that popularity in terms of a rather fuddy-duddy image. But that will change when the next-generation car is unveiled next year. “It will be cleaner, with CO2 emissions below 100g/km,” Fonseca says. “We...

Read more New 2009 Toyota iQ Details - (Global)

The final production version of Toyota’s revolutionary iQ makes its debut at the Paris motor show today. Last seen as a near-final design at the Geneva show earlier this year, iQ is a city car that is so innovative that – like the Toyota Prius – it stands as a major milestone for future vehicle development.

Read more New 2009 Toyota Avensis Details - (Global)

Designed and engineered in Europe and built at Toyota’s Burnaston factory in the UK, the all-new third generation Avensis has its world premiere at the Paris motor show. Building on the success of its predecessors, Toyota’s new European flagship delivers a new level of superior quality, dynamic handling and refined ride comfort.

Read more New 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser - (Global)

Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser is designed to meet a growing demand for vehicles that are cut out for life on urban roads, yet are equally at home off the beaten track. It is compact for easy town driving and parking and, thanks to new Toyota technology, has a small carbon footprint – key requirements for today’s urban motorists.

Read more Toyota Cracks Down on Counterfiet Parts - (Australia)

Toyota Australia warns that repair workshops selling and fitting counterfeit Toyota vehicle parts are putting their businesses at risk. There is evidence of counterfeit Toyota parts being imported illegally, which can be sold locally for a fraction of Toyota's retail price.

Read more 2009 Toyota RAV4 Accessories Upgrade

The newly upgraded Toyota RAV4 comes with increased safety technology and also boasts a new range of accessories for both safety and convenience. Toyota Australia has introduced a tyre pressure-monitoring system that displays the temperature and pressure of all tyres in easy view of the driver. RAV4 drivers will never need to guess when each of the five tyres (including the spare) need air, and will know if a puncture is sustained while driving, preventing serious damage from happening...

Read more 2009 Toyota Yaris Accessories Upgrade

A new Toyota Genuine BluetoothTM* hands-free system makes the newly updated Toyota Yaris even more appealing and convenient to drive. The small, unobtrusive BluetoothTM device operates via the vehicle's audio system and connects wirelessly with BluetoothTM enabled mobile phones*. Matthew Callachor, divisional manager for Toyota's customer service division, says the hands-free device delivers simple-to-use technology that makes a real, positive difference to driving convenience....

Read more Review: 2008 Toyota Aurion Sportivo ZR6

The name Aurion is derived from the Greek word ‘Tomorrow’ and the latest Toyota large car will not date like its predecessor Avalon, it will still look good tomorrow.

Read more 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid - (Australia)

Toyota Australia recently announced to the world they will manufacture Australia's first Hybrid vehicle. The Toyota Camry Hybrid will headline the company's presence at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney next month.

Read more New 2009 Toyota Avensis Sedan and Tourer - (Global)

Toyota has released more images of the three new models to be revealed at the Paris motor show on 2 October.

Read more Toyota Hybrid X Concept Car - (Australia)

Toyota will provide a vision for the future of hybrid cars when it unveils the Hybrid X concept car at this year's Australian International Motor Show.

Read more New 2009 Toyota Hilux - (Global)

Hilux, Toyota’s heroic pick-up, is to benefit from a raft of styling, technical and equipment upgrades for 2009, making it an even stronger proposition in the work/leisure/adventure crossover market.

Read more New 2009 Toyota Avensis - (Global)

An all new, British-built, Toyota Avensis will make its world debut on 2 October at the fashionable Paris motor show. New Avensis is the third generation of the model to be built at the Burnaston plant in Derbyshire. Due to go on sale in January 2009 it features engines that are both more powerful and emit less CO2, a crucial factor in today’s new car market, and it retains the high quality, refinement and equipment levels that are an established Avensis hallmark. Full details and pricing will...

Read more 2009 Toyota Highlander - All-New Four-Cylinder Engine - (USA)

The new 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine will generate an impressive 187 horsepower at 5,800 RPM and 186 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,100 RPM on regular 87 octane fuel. A dual exhaust manifold will help achieve exceptional low-end torque and maximize its power output. In addition to its performance output, the Highlander equipped with the new four-cylinder will be EPA-rated as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEVII) and is expected to be among the leaders in fuel efficiency in the gas mid-size SUV...

Read more 2009 Toyota RAV4 Pricing - (USA)

Equipped with numerous enhancements for 2009, the average MSRP for the RAV4 will increase by $224, or 0.9 percent. The 2009 RAV4 will begin arriving at Toyota dealerships in early September.

Read more 24k Gold Toyota Camry? - (Dubai)

What you pay for is what you get… Sounds so true when you take a look at this 2007 Toyota Camry with 24k gold smothered all over it. The Camry is blinged up with a gold upper front grill, lower front grill, door handles, rims, mirrors, window trim, front head-light trim, rear tail-light trim, rear finishing and Toyota badges.

Read more 2009 Toyota Yaris Subcompact Pricing - (USA)

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the three fuel efficient 2009 Toyota Yaris subcompact models. MSRPs will range from $12,205 for the three-door Liftback Base model to $15,880 for the Sedan S model when the vehicles hit dealerships later this summer.

Read more Toyota Winglet Robot Range - (UK)

Toyota today unveiled the “Winglet”, a personal transport assistance robot ridden in a standing position.

Read more New Toyota RAV4 SR180 - (UK)

The new RAV4 SR180 brings both sporting performance and high value to Toyota’s compact SUV range, a model that ably combines spirited on-road driving, contemporary good looks and the kind of off-road ability that more than meets the demands of most motorists.

Read more Toyota Auris TR Diesel - (UK)

Toyota has doubled the diesel choice in its Auris TR range with the introduction of its lightweight, economic 1.4 D-4D 90 engine to the line-up. Lightweight, smooth and highly efficient, the unit delivers strong fuel economy and low emissions.It takes the engine choice in the best-selling TR grade to four, joining the 1.4 VVT-i and 1.6 VVT-i petrol units and the 2.0 D-4D 130 diesel. Available now, the 1.4 D-4D 90 produces a maximum 89bhp (90 DIN hp) at 3,800rpm and has a flat torque curve, with...

Read more Toyota at the British International Motor Show - (UK)

New Toyota models making their UK debuts at the British International Motor Show will be out on the nation’s roads within a year. Both the revolutionary iQ premium city car and the B-segment Urban Cruiser SUV will be moving from show stand to showroom in 2009 in the vanguard of a wave of new Toyota products. They will be joined at the show by Aygo Crazy, a wild concept car that is all about pure driving pleasure. An absolute one-off, this hand-crafted, rear-engined machine was conceived,...

Read more Toyota Verso SR: Now with Even More to Offer - (UK)

The Toyota Verso SR has been a great standard-bearer for quality and value in the compact MPV segment, a car that is both well-equipped and keenly priced. Now Toyota has upgraded the SR to offer an even greater array of premium features, without compromising its wallet-friendly character.

Read more 'Aygo Crazy' Concept Car to make World Premiere at London Motor Show - (UK)

Aygo Crazy is the perfect antidote to all those wild concept cars that look great on the show stand but never turn a wheel. It is a unique machine that has been developed from the start to deliver no-holds-barred maximum driving pleasure, an unforgettable, fun experience.

Read more Toyota Gears Up For A RUSH On Yaris - (Australia)

Toyota Australia has upped the ante in the competitive light-car segment by releasing a special-edition model with added value, the Yaris RUSH.

Read more Toyota Adds Value With Aurion Special Edition

Toyota Australia plans to ramp up its large-car sales with the launch of a special-edition version of the award-winning V6 Aurion. Available for a limited time, the Aurion Touring offers customers over $2,500 of added equipment at no extra cost compared with the entry-level Aurion AT-X sedan. Aurion Touring is fitted with stylish 16-inch alloy wheels and a rear wing spoiler, which together normally retail for $1,150.

Read more Toyota Launches Genuine Tray Body Range for Landcruiser 70 Series

Toyota has launched new and improved heavy duty genuine tray bodies for LandCruiser 70 Series. The heavy duty Toyota Genuine Tray Bodies are available in alloy and steel and are specifically designed to suit LandCruiser 70 Series cab chassis models. Toyota has professionally engineered its genuine body tray range for an optimum balance of strength and durability to weight.

Read more Toyota Shows 'Prius on Steroids'

Sports cars will thrive in the 21st century world of rising fuel prices and environmental responsibility, judging by a concept car unveiled today by Toyota Australia. The FT-HS - which stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sports - is a futuristic sports-car concept with a sleek, aerodynamic profile and a potent petrol-electric hybrid engine. Its front-engine, rear-drive layout provides revolutionary hybrid acceleration and optimal performance with a projected 0-100km/h dash in the four-second range.

Read more Toyota to Present Two New Cars at Geneva

• World premiere of Toyota's revolutionary new iQ urban car • European premiere of Toyota's new small SUV, the Urban Cruiser Toyota is thinking big by creating a new generation of small vehicles designed to address the demands of modern motoring and the preferences of today's drivers. Two new Toyota models will take centre stage at next month's Geneva Motor Show, iQ and Urban Cruiser.

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