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All-New Toyota Kluger Arrives in Australia

June 2, 2021

2021 Toyota Kluger range (L-R) GX petrol, Grande Hybrid, GXL Hybrid   Toyota’s all-new Kluger large SUV has arrived in Australia sporting a stylish sculpted look, significantly improved safety features, enhanced driving dynamics and for the first time in Australia, a hybrid powertrain. The fourth-generation of one of Australia’s favourite family seven-seat SUVs has raised the bar, with the all-new model offering customers a more premium, refined and sustainable vehicle. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales,...

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Toyota Launches Kinto Rent in Australia

June 1, 2021

Toyota launches new service, KINTO Rent.   Toyota today launched a new service, KINTO Rent, expanding offerings under the KINTO brand to offer mobility services across Australia beyond traditional sales of new vehicles to private and fleet customers. KINTO provides motorists with the flexibility to book and drive a Toyota vehicle from an hour to a year at attractive rates – all through the KINTO app. KINTO Rent enables members to access vehicles from specified...

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Toyota Australia Recalls vehicles due to Fuel Pumps

May 26, 2021

Toyota Corporate Logo.   Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a safety recall on C-HR model produced between October 2019 to April 2021. The involved vehicles are equipped with a high-pressure fuel pump for the direct injection system, which may develop cracks over time leading to fuel leakage. For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will inspect the fuel pump and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a new one free of...

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Toyota delivers first Mirai FCEV to CSIRO

May 26, 2021

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has become the country’s first organisation to lease the all-new Toyota Mirai FCEV (fuel cell electric vehicle), which uses hydrogen to power the car and emits nothing but water vapour. The vehicle will be used for testing at CSIRO’s test hydrogen refuelling facility in Victoria, currently being developed. As part of its commitment to a sustainable future, Toyota Australia has imported 20 second-generation Mirai FCEVs to lease to progressive businesses...

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Toyota is Australia’s Most Trusted Car Brand

April 28, 2021

**National survey confirms consumer confidence in Toyota** **Result marks Toyota’s 16th consecutive year as the top-ranked car brand** **Consistent reliability and value for money are stand-out qualities** Toyota has cemented its position as Australia’s most trusted automotive brand during the COVID-19 pandemic and emerging economic recovery, according to the results of a national survey released today. The country’s top-selling automotive brand was named as the top-ranked car company in the 2021 Reader’s Digest Most Trusted...

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Toyota reveals Global Electrification Strategy in Shanghai

April 15, 2021

Toyota bZ4X (concept vehicle shown. Not available for purchase)   Toyota has revealed today at Shanghai Motor Show, the BZ4X Concept vehicle, the first featured as part of a global electrification strategy, with plans to expand the range in the future. Toyota has stated that there will be seven BZ models to be launched globally by 2025, starting with the BZ4X. BZ stands for Beyond Zero, highlighting the direction of the company towards a range...

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More Hybrids, safety and style for facelifted Toyota Camry

April 13, 2021

2021 Toyota Camry SL (hybrid).   Toyota has launched a more stylish, safer facelifted Camry with a revised range that offers a hybrid powertrain in every grade, including the sporty Camry SX for the first time. The new range reflects the ever-growing demand for Toyota’s petrol electric hybrid models that help deliver on its commitment to a sustainable future while offering customers lower running costs. The 160kW 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain is now offered in the...

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Toyota launches All-New Mirai with extended lease program

April 13, 2021

2021 Toyota Mirai   Toyota has launched the all-new Mirai in an extended demonstration program that will see 20 examples leased by pioneering organisations and businesses. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said Toyota was a firm believer that hydrogen fuel cell technology could play a central role in reducing emissions and it was committed to helping drive towards a cleaner society. “When we launched the Prius hybrid 20 years...

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Hybrid Headlines All-New Toyota Kluger

April 13, 2021

The all-new Toyota Kluger will feature a hybrid option for the first time when it arrives in Australia in June (overseas model shown)   Toyota is continuing to drive towards an ever more fuel-efficient and environmentally conscious lineup with all-new Kluger, due to arrive here in June, becoming the eighth model in the Toyota range to feature a hybrid drivetrain. In addition to offering a hybrid drivetrain for the first time in Kluger in Australia,...

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Toyota GR Yaris Rallye: Ready to hit the track

April 9, 2021

2021 Toyota GR Yaris (L) with GR Yaris Rallye (R)   Toyota has launched its track-ready GR Yaris Rallye, taking the high-performance sports car to a new level of exhilarating performance. Building on the proven credentials of the 200kW GR Yaris three-door hatch, the new Rallye edition introduces lightweight components and performance parts, specifically designed for drivers who want to experience a higher level of performance. Key upgrades include circuit-tuned GR suspension, Torsen®1 limited-slip differentials on...

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