Toyota Hilux Rugged X grade arrives in showrooms before Christmas
Toyota’s next-generation HiLux range arrives in December with an extensive lineup of 4X4, 4X2, single, extra and double cab configurations Sitting atop the next-generation HiLux range arriving in showrooms in December is the re-introduced Rugged X designed to deliver improved off-road capability. Based on the SR5 automatic double cab Ute, the Rugged X augments the […]
Toyota Tundra adds flagship Platinum grade to the range
Platinum grade joins the Tundra Limited version in the full-size Toyota Ute range that went on sale in late 2024 Toyota has expanded its full-size pick-up Tundra range with a flagship Platinum grade model that is expected to retail for $172,990 plus on-road charges, now available to order through local dealerships. This Platinum grade joins […]
Toyota Tundra Limited sent into play for a slice of the full size Ute market
Up until now all American Ute builders have had the full-size Pickup segment to themselves but the Toyota Tundra is expected to change all that Toyota has revealed the starting price of their just launched full-size Tundra Pickup for the Limited edition as being from $155,9901 The Toyota Tundra will bring a lot of firsts […]
BHP trials the first ever Battery Electric Toyota HiLux double cab Ute
A Toyota HiLux BEV Ute will be under trial for 12 months in the mining industry with BHP to provide feedback on real-world use Toyota Australia and BHP have combined to trial the first Battery Electric HiLux double cab Ute over the next 12 months to gauge its abilities pre-release. The trial of the electric […]
Toyota Tundra gets a right-hand drive build with Aussies first to benefit
Toyota goes full-size with the Tundra Ute with a special local touch as the drive re-engineering will be carried out here Toyota buyers prepared to pay a bit extra for a Ute with more room and power have been drifting off to the big US-built Pickups and as a result, abandoning their cherished Toyota badge. […]
Toyota ends production of 4.5-litre turbo-diesel engine for Landcruiser
It’s the day that high-powered Ute owners always feared as Toyota signals the end of its V8 turbo-diesel engine from the LandCruiser range following months of demise rumours Anyone who feels everything they have been used to for the past 30 years is being taken from them is correct, as Toyota gets in on the […]
Toyota HiLux gets visual upgrades and V-Active technology to boot
HiLux model upgrades from March will include more dynamic front bumpers along with a honeycomb mesh grille and the introduction of V-Active Technology HiLux SR5 level buyers will come off best when the March 2024 upgrades start landing with dark-finish LED headlamps, while WorkMate and SR single-cab and petrol variants will not be fitted with […]
Toyota HiLux goes electric with Revo BEV Ute
A prototype all-electric HiLux evaluated by local engineers signals Toyota’s commitment to cleaner battery powered Utes for its top-selling marque Toyota Australia has marked another milestone in its progress towards zero tailpipe emissions with its local engineers and selected industry partners given the opportunity to evaluate the company’s first fully electric battery powered HiLux prototype1. […]
Toyota add 48-volt technology to Hilux for fuel economy gains
Toyota HiLux with 48-Volt Technology will be standard on 4×4 SR5 and Rogue Double Cab models expected to arrive in first half of 2024 Toyota will offer improved fuel economy for certain HiLux models when compared to the current 2.8-litre turbo diesel variants when upgraded versions fitted with 48-Volt Technology arrive in the first half […]
Toyota HiLux GR Sport MY23 is rally inspired with an off-road-focus
Toyota has built-in rough road performance for the core model HiLux GR Sport with a tough Dakar inspired design for a more powerful off-road experience Toyota has developed a HiLux GR Sports model with an emphasis on off-road performance equipped with more power, wider tracks, tuned suspension and bigger disc brakes. Benefiting from GAZOO Racing’s […]