Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   Toyota Toyota Camry Atara SL Home > News > Toyota All-new Toyota Camry released 11th December, 2011 Toyota Australia has released the all-new seventh-generation Camry featuring new styling with a more spacious interior and improved driving dynamics. The 2012 Toyota Camry combines a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission that deliver better performance while cutting fuel bills and emissions ..... more Toyota Land Cruiser GX introduced 4th December, 2011 The GX has a 195 kW/650 Nm 4.5-litre V8 twin-turbo diesel engine, six-speed automatic transmission, full-time 4WD with Torsen limited-slip centre differential and two-speed transfer case ..... more Toyota unveils new "86" sports car 28th November, 2011 The engine is installed front mid-ship to provide an ultra-low centre of gravity and low inertia. It is the world's only horizontally opposed engine and rear-wheel-drive package ..... more Toyota Yaris arrives 7th November, 2011 Toyota has breathed new life into Yaris with new styling, a higher level of standard features and better value for money. Most prices are unchanged for the new hatch range, including the $14,990* entry price ..... more Updated Toyota HiLux released 9th September, 2011 New styling and added features across the range plus reduced prices on many of the 35 HiLux variants have put Australia's top-selling utility in an even stronger position ..... more The new Toyota Camry 24th August, 2011 Toyota Camry debuts a new design with a more spacious interior, improved driving dynamics and a quieter ride ..... more Toyota RAV4 Altitude released 19th August, 2011 The Toyota RAV4 'Altitude' is based on the 2WD and AWD RAV4 four-cylinder CV models, with a list of nine added features. It is offered in 2WD with manual or automatic transmission, or as an AWD automatic ..... more Toyota Land Cruiser 'Altitude' available 7th August, 2011 Prices start from $80,190* (MLP*) for the Altitude petrol model. The full list of added specification in the LandCruiser Altitude special edition model more than exceeds the added cost compared with the GXL model grade ..... more Local input for new Toyota Yaris 5th August, 2011 Input by local Toyota engineers has ensured the chassis and steering for the next-generation Yaris hatch will suit Australian conditions and driver expectations ..... more Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport launched 3rd August, 2011 This year's Corolla Ascent Sport hatch and sedan have 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, new aerodynamic features, improved audio equipment and added interior features ..... more Driving Impressions Toyota Corolla Ascent 26th July, 2011 Toyota iQ going to America 21st July, 2011 The Toyota iQ concept car first debuted in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Germany. Production of the iQ began in November 2008 at the Takaoka Plant in Japan. The Toyota iQ subsequently went on sale in Japan in November 2008 and in select European countries in early 2009 ..... more Toyota HiLux update due in September 13th July, 2011 HiLux will reinforce its position as Australia's best-selling ute with the adoption of life-saving anti-skid brakes as standard across the range ..... more Toyota FJ Cruiser recall 1st July, 2011 Due to an issue with airbags, the newly available Toyota FJ Cruiser is undergoing a recall ..... more New Toyota Yaris due Q4 8th June, 2011 The new hatch features a completely redesigned exterior and a substantial increase in cabin space ..... more Toyota FJ Cruiser released 27th March, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser has arrived on the Australian market as a one grade model. It is offered as a petrol V6 automatic with part-time 4WD and an electric rear differential lock. Competitively priced at $44,990* (MLP*), the Toyota FJ Cruiser will readily find buyers suggests Next Car's Editor who believes it is so different to everything else on the market that it will generate enough curiosity which will lead to a conversion into sales ..... more Toyota Rukus Halo limited edition 17th March, 2011 The Rukus Halo LE has an exclusive exterior colour "Voodoo Blue" and unique blue highlights in the Dark Grey fabric seat/door trim ..... more Release of Toyota FJ Cruiser imminent 8th March, 2011 The Toyota FJ Cruiser pays homage to several of the most compelling stylistic themes of the Land Cruiser FJ40 - renowned as a rugged, dependable vehicle that could travel to, and return from, any extreme environment ..... more Toyota sports car getting closer 2nd March, 2011 The Toyota FT-86 II Concept is an entirely driver-oriented concept - designed to give form to the intrinsic joy of driving through precise, instantaneous responses to even the smallest throttle or steering input - for those who regard driving as a passion rather than a necessity ..... more Toyota at Geneva Motor Show 7th February, 2011 Toyota will unveil the next major advances in its hybrid power technology strategy for sustainable future transport at the Geneva Motor Show 3rd-13th March 2011 ..... more Toyota FJ Cruiser here next month 3rd February, 2011 The modern day FJ will appeal to serious off-road enthusiasts with its 200 kW, 380 Nm 4.0 litre petrol V6 engine, dual-range transfer case and large wheel articulation ..... more Subaru Trezia for Europe 25th January, 2011 The Subaru Trezia, being a product of badge engineering, in conjunction with Toyota, won't be coming to Australia ..... more Toyota Prius range expansion 23rd January, 2011 With the proposed expansion of the Prius line-up to four variants, the evolution of Prius may improve the acceptance of hybrids ..... more Subaru & Toyota develop RWD sports car 16th January, 2011 A Subaru rear-wheel drive sports car is currently under joint development as part of the business alliance with Toyota Motor Corporation ..... more 2010: a bumper year of sales 6th January, 2011 “This is an exceptional outcome and is the second highest result on record and only the third time ever that the market exceeded more than one million sales,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said ..... more Top of page Toyota FJ Cruiser here in March 24th December, 2010 The Toyota FJ Cruiser, due for launch in March 2011, pays homage to the LandCruiser FJ40 of the 1960s with an interior that is functional and flexible without resorting to gimmicks ..... more Euro road trial for Toyota iQ EV 25th November, 2010 The iQ EV is scheduled to go on sale in the USA in 2012, but Toyota is looking at its potential in other markets, including Europe, Japan and China ..... more Toyota RAV4 EV 25th November, 2010 A total of 35 vehicles will be built for a demonstration and evaluation programme through 2011, aiming at market arrival of a fully-engineered vehicle in 2012 ..... more Toyota Museum re-opens in USA 7th November, 2010 The Toyota USA Automobile Museum marked its “Grand Re-Opening” last week, with more than 100 models on display at its new, expanded facility ..... more Toyota boosts HiAce diesel performance 5th November, 2010 Toyota has boosted the power of its popular HiAce turbo-diesel range by 25 per cent to 100 kW and increased active safety across the board ..... more Toyota at SEMA 4th November, 2010 The Toyota Yaris is well-known as a value-driven sub-compact car with proven reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. It has also proven in past SEMA shows to be very versatile when it comes to customisation. The little sub-compact returns to the 2010 SEMA Show, this time proving it can also be converted into a very capable race car ..... more Improved value for Toyota Yaris and Corolla 21st October, 2010 Toyota has improved the value of its top-selling Corolla by up to $2,410 and Yaris by as much as $1,700 by adding features and repositioning prices ..... more Toyota Kluger boosts comfort, convenience and value 17th October, 2010 Toyota has upgraded its Kluger family wagon, increasing specification throughout and reducing prices by up to $1,000* ..... more Toyota Land Cruiser 60th anniversary edition 14th October, 2010 Toyota is gearing up to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its iconic Land Cruiser wagon by releasing a special-edition model. Available for a limited time, the anniversary model provides more than $5,000 of extra equipment compared with the Land Cruiser 200 Series GXL on which it is based ..... more Toyota Hilux receives safety upgrades 8th October, 2010 The 4x4 Double Cab turbo-diesel SR5 upgrade brings a raft of new active safety features as standard equipment, supplementing its existing passive safety of six airbags. Toyota has added vehicle stability control and traction control as standard equipment ..... more Toyota FJ Cruiser coming to Australia 19th August, 2010 With looks like no other SUV, FJ Cruiser comes to Australia with a pedigree that stretches back 50 years to the legendary FJ40 LandCruiser. The modern vehicle captures this heritage with its body-on-frame structure, short wheelbase, stocky appearance and the arrangement of its headlights and grille ..... more Toyota Corolla Ascent 'Sport' special edition launched 16th July, 2010 Toyota has launched a new Corolla hatchback special edition with alloy wheels, new aerodynamic features and improved audio equipment and interior features compared with the Corolla Ascent on which it is based ..... more Toyota launches a new-look Corolla sedan 16th June, 2010 Toyota has cut prices on four of the five Corolla sedan variants by up to $400 while adding new equipment along with a sportier exterior and more stylish interior ..... more Toyota #1 in May 6th June, 2010 So far in 2010, Toyota dealers have sold 86,213 vehicles - more than 31,000 ahead of its nearest rival. The latest figures show that Toyota was market leader in May with 17,832 sales ..... more Toyota Rukus released 4th June, 2010 Toyota has launched its head-turning Rukus - a 'hip' urban alternative to small sports-utility vehicles and sports wagons. The Toyota Rukus challenges the norms of car design with a brazenly boxy shape that has become popular in Japan ..... more Toyota introduce Aurion Touring 30th May, 2010 Toyota Aurion Touring has 13 additional features, worth more than $2,200, at no extra cost compared with entry-level Aurion AT-X sedan ..... more 2WD added to Toyota RAV4 line-up 27th May, 2010 Toyota's 2WD RAV4 models, available in CV and Cruiser grades, are priced $3,000 below their equivalent all-wheel drive models ..... more Toyota Corolla world's #1 seller 24th May, 2010 A total of 908,661 drivers put a new Corolla on the road, thus continuing its 'career' as the world's most popular car ..... more Toyota #1 in April 6th May, 2010 Australia's enjoyment with utes reached new heights last month with Toyota's HiLux topping the new-car sales charts ..... more Toyota Rukus unveiled 20th April, 2010 Toyota has unveiled its new Rukus model, confirming the head-turning urban utility vehicle will go on sale here from 1st June ..... more Toyota #1 for past 60 months 9th April, 2010 Figures released this week by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries show the 'milestone' was achieved in March when Toyota sold more than 20,000 vehicles ..... more Five-Millionth Toyota sold in Australia 7th April, 2010 Local fleets and individual Australian motorists have now purchased over five million Toyota vehicles ..... more Mazda takes Toyota's hybrid help 29th March, 2010 Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation have reached an agreement on the supply under license of hybrid technology used in the Toyota Prius ..... more Toyota still showing FT-86 sports car 14th March, 2010 Toyota’s great driver-focused sports cars of the past have inspired its vision for a future-generation concept model that made its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show ..... more Toyota Rukus coming 10th March, 2010 The new Toyota Rukus is an urban utility vehicle with head-turning styling that projects an aggressive appearance ..... more Toyota remains #1 in February 7th March, 2010 Toyota Australia lifted its February sales over 17 per cent compared with the same month last year ..... more Toyota's new Camry Hybrid 28th February, 2010 Using just 6.0 litres of regular unleaded petrol to travel 100 km*, Hybrid Camry is almost 32 per cent more frugal than the automatic petrol Camry ..... more Toyota Prius Recall 10th February, 2010 Toyota have launched a global recall of the latest generation Prius in response to reports of inconsistent brake feel ..... more Top of page Toyota updates the HiLux 13th October, 2009 Australia's most popular ute, Toyota's HiLux, now offers even greater safety, comfort and convenience with upgrades announced last week ..... more Toyota at Tokyo Motor Show 7th October, 2009 Toyota has announced that three concept vehicles are to highlight its exhibit for the 41st Tokyo Motor Show ..... more Toyota Prado 3 door coming 6th October, 2009 Toyota's next-generation Land Cruiser Prado is out to prove that "less is more" with the introduction of sporty three-door versions for the first time in Australia ..... more Toyota's new Aurion arrives 23rd September, 2009 Styling changes for Toyota Aurion include a new front mask, faster-acting LED stop and tail lamps, and new wheel designs across the range, including ten-spoke alloy wheels on entry-level AT-X ..... more Toyota's new Prado is close 17th September, 2009 Toyota's new Prado is due to go on sale in Australia in November. It will feature new styling, improved performance and a raft of driver-assist technologies ..... more Toyota Camry Hybrid Pilot Production Begins 1st September, 2009 Toyota Australia yesterday marked the start of pilot production of the fuel-efficient Hybrid Camry with a ceremony at the company's Altona plant in Melbourne's west ..... more Toyota updates the Land Cruiser 70 Series 24th August, 2009 Toyota has beefed up its Land Cruiser 70 Series 'work horses' with improved passive safety, comfort and features ..... more Record sales as new Toyota Prius launches 14th August, 2009 The launch of all-new third-generation Toyota Prius has helped propel the world's best-selling hybrid car to an all-time sales record in Australia ..... more Toyota RAV4 gains an "Edge" 11th August, 2009 Consumers will pay just $750 extra for the added features that include 17-inch alloy wheels (including the spare wheel), reverse-parking sonar sensors, roof rails and privacy glass for the rear, rear-quarter and rear-door windows ..... more Toyota Corolla tops the sales charts 6th August, 2009 More Australian motorists bought a Toyota Corolla in July than any other vehicle, according to official sales figures released yesterday ..... more ROAD TEST Toyota Corolla Levin ZR 30th July, 2009 An Edge for Toyota Yaris 28th July, 2009 The special-edition cars add value to the Yaris by providing more than $1,000 of added specification for just $500 ..... more New Toyota Camry Announced 21st July, 2009 The appeal of Toyota Camry - Australia's best-selling mid-size car for the past 15 years - has been boosted by upgrades that further improve its fuel-efficiency, styling, features and value ..... more ROAD TEST Toyota Land Cruiser VX 15th July, 2009 Benefits Of Toyota's Local Manufacturing 5th July, 2009 Toyota Australia opened its manufacturing plant to dealers and sales staff recently to highlight the economic importance of the company's locally-made vehicles ..... more Aston Martin “Cygnet” Inspired By Toyota's iQ 1st July, 2009 Toyota’s revolutionary iQ platform is about to reset traditional thinking, with plans that the world’s smallest four-seater will serve as the basis for a new luxury commuter car to be exclusively built for and sold to Aston Martin owners ..... more Toyota Extends Prius Battery Warranty To Eight Years 29th June, 2009 Fewer than one-quarter of one per cent of Prius hybrid batteries have been replaced in almost eight years of sales ..... more ROAD TEST Toyota Land Cruiser 76 Series GXL Wagon 28th June, 2009 Toyota Prius: Not All Hybrids Are Equal 24th June, 2009 In the third-generation Prius, Toyota engineers have made comprehensive improvements to this award-winning Hybrid Synergy Drive technology ..... more Toyota Australia 2008-09 Financial Results 22nd June, 2009 Toyota Australia has reported a net profit after tax of $123.4 million for the period 1st April 2008, to 31st March 2009. Sales revenue for the period was $8.8 billion ..... more Space-Age Controls In Toyota Prius Keep Your Eyes On The Road 17th June, 2009 The third-generation Prius features an ergonomically advanced interior that contributes to improved safety by reducing driver eye movement for better concentration on the road ..... more ROAD TEST Toyota RAV4 ZR6 8th June, 2009 Aurion Touring Special Edition Celebrates Toyota's 50th Anniversary 25th May, 2009 The refreshed Aurion "Touring" Special Edition offers more than $2,700 of added equipment at no extra cost compared with entry-level Aurion AT-X sedan ..... more Toyota Camry "Touring" Special Edition Released 14th May, 2009 Celebrations for Toyota's 50th anniversary in Australia include a new special edition of the top-selling Camry ..... more Advanced Safety Technology In New Prius 8th May, 2009 A radar antenna at the front of the new Prius is central to the technologies that combine to reduce the risk and severity of crashes ..... more ROAD TEST Toyota Yaris YRS 23rd April, 2009 New Toyota Prius Has Cool Technology - No Sweat! 22nd April, 2009 Toyota's next-generation Prius offers "cool" technology - literally - that dramatically reduces in-car temperatures and saves fuel ..... more How To Grow A Prius In Your Backyard 8th April, 2009 The plant-based plastics replace conventional plastics which are made using petro-chemicals, cutting CO2 emissions over the life of the product ..... more New Toyota Prius Turns Drivers Into "Bowser Wowsers" 26th March, 2009 Drivers can select three "on demand" drive modes - EV, ECO and POWER - that supplement normal driving with new Prius' 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, 60 kW electric motor and seamless intelligent electronic transmission ..... more Toyota Kluger Altitude Offers Extra Value 15th March, 2009 Features beyond the standard KX-R include a tilt-and-slide moonroof and DVD rear-seat entertainment system with nine inch screen and wireless headphones ..... more Toyota Develops World's First Rear Seat Centre Airbag 13th March, 2009 Toyota has developed the world's first rear seat centre airbag to help reduce the severity of passenger injuries in side-on collisions ..... more Top of page A Dud For Rudd 11th June, 2008 Hybrid vehicles, using petrol rather than diesel, are seen by Next Car's editor, Stephen Walker, as a wasted opportunity. Efficient diesels, such as those powering Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Renault and Volkswagen vehicles, amongst others, are saving Australians money at the bowsers and are reducing the CO2 burden on our environment ..... more U.S. Debut of 2006 Toyota RAV4 3rd November, 2005 Toyota unveiled the all-new third-generation RAV4 at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. We show the first images in Australia ..... more Toyota Infringement Of Antonov Patents Update 19th October, 2005 Update: The case received its preliminary hearing on 22nd September, 2005 having previously been postponed by the company to allow further negotiations with Toyota ..... more America's Toyota FJ Cruiser 11th February, 2005 A retro-look Toyota for America has been unveilled at the Chicago Motor Show. It will come as a 4x2 or 4x4, with power from a 4-litre V6. It's more downmarket than upmarket ..... more America's New Toyota Avalon Debuts in Detroit 11th January, 2005 Next Car is the first Australian media outlet to fully describe America's new Toyota Avalon, which debuts at the 2005 Detroit Motor Show ..... more Toyota Camry Solara convertible revealed 5th February, 2004 America's Camry is now available as a convertible ..... more Top of page About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2004 - 2011   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.