HILUX AND FORTUNER 48V OFFICIALLY ON SALE 2024-03-19 Toyota’s new Hilux and Fortuner 48V introduces electrification to the legendary pick-up and SUV range for the first time to deliver greater efficiency, improved driving performance and enhanced comfort in both urban and off-road environments. add_circle_outline
Toyota Launches a new accessories programme in South Africa 2024-03-06 Over the years, Toyota has developed a range of vehicle-specific accessories to cover the core needs of its customers, including tow bars, styling bars, nudge bars, side steps and canopies. add_circle_outline
Toyota/Lexus Scores Big at Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2024-03-05 Toyota and its luxury arm Lexus amassed an impressive score of 88.3%, convincingly walking away with the #CarsAwards Brand of the Year trophy. Corolla Cross wins the Compact Family Car category GR Yaris wins the Performance Car category add_circle_outline
ICONIC LANDCRUISER 70 SERIES RANGE RECEIVES AN UPGRADE: NEW POWERTRAIN, RETRO STYLING AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 2024-02-13 New-look design brings retro style and increased functionality The next chapter in the story of the revered Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series is set to begin with the arrival of a new powertrain option to the 4x4 icon, sporting new styling, upgraded technology and enhanced specification. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA KICKS OFF THE YEAR WITH A SOLID PERFORMANCE 2024-02-07 At Toyota’s recent State of the Motor Industry (SOMI) address, it was clearly outlined that South Africa’s automotive sector will remain largely in limp mode going into 2024 – this is confirmed by the numbers coming out of January. add_circle_outline
MORE IS MORE IN THE REFRESHED POCKET-ROCKET GR YARIS 2024-01-16 Previously only available with a six-speed intelligent manual transmission, the GR Yaris now offers broader appeal for driving enthusiasts with the introduction of the automatic option which has been developed through hardcore use in professional motorsport. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA ENDS OFF THE YEAR ON AN ALL-TIME HIGH 2024-01-10 Theron concluded by paying tribute to Toyota’s loyal customers: “Thank you for being a part of our journey and for believing in us all these years. Toyota has been the number-one brand for more than 44 years and through our products and services, we hope to keep you in the family well into the future.” add_circle_outline
CULTIVATING EXCELLENCE AT THE 2023 TOYOTA YOUNG FARMER / NEW HARVEST / COMMUNAL FARMING ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2023-11-20 As the agricultural landscape continues to evolve into one of the fastest-growing sectors in South Africa, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is proud to announce the winners of the Young Farmer, New Harvest and Communal Farming Association competitions. Agriculture sector is the fastest-growing sector of the South African economy*, despite many challenges. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA KEEPS MOMENTUM IN A DECLINING MARKET 2023-11-03 Bucking industry trends, Toyota maintains its sales momentum by delivering 12,440 units in October for a 27,4% slice of the new vehicle market; year-to-date this equates to a 26,7% share. It’s the sixth time this year that Toyota has crested the 10,000 mark. add_circle_outline
SVI LAUNCHES ADVANCED LEVEL B4 ARMOUR FOR TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 300 2023-11-01 SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products, has launched an advanced new Level B4 discreet package for the popular Toyota Land Cruiser 300, implementing enhanced measures to further minimise any potential ballistic gaps. 360-degree protection against handguns (up to .44 Magnum) add_circle_outline
SVI’S B6-RATED TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 300 NOW AVAILABLE WITH LUXURY SEATS 2023-10-19 SVI launches luxury-seat conversion for B6-armoured Land Cruiser 300 VIP-style seats provide extra legroom, massaging function and more Functions controlled via dedicated touchscreen in rear centre console add_circle_outline
TOYOTA GROWS SHARE IN CHALLENGING MARKET 2023-10-15 In a market constrained by a multitude of factors, most notably soaring fuel costs coupled with volatile commodity prices, Toyota has once again bucked the trend by posting significant growth to take a commanding share of 27.6%. add_circle_outline
Hydrogen Ecosystem Proof-Of-Concept Demonstration – A Highlight at Smarter Mobility Africa Conference 2023-10-15 Johannesburg, South Africa – Today, Sasol, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), and Air Products South Africa (APSA) made history at the Smart Mobility Africa Summit, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Johannesburg with the presentation of South Africa’s first on-road demonstration of a hydrogen mobility ecosystem. add_circle_outline
Updated: More Style and Bang for Buck in Toyota Vitz 2023-09-27 Toyota South Africa Motors has expanded its Toyota Vitz line-up, and it now includes a stylish model called X-Cite. The X-Cite offers South African buyers the option of an affordable, yet stylish and attractive model. Featuring orange trim throughout, the X- Cite is more likely to appeal to the bold and the daring. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA IS TOPS IN LCV AND PASSENGER SALES 2023-09-04 With a total of 12,233 units retailed in August, Toyota’s market share expands to 26.8% compared to 23,6% for the same month last year and improving by 2% on the previous month’s figures. Toyota also outperformed the overall industry, which reflected a decline of 1,476 units, or a fall of 3,1%, from the 47,155 vehicles sold in August 2022. add_circle_outline
TopGear South Africa launches its own Test Track 2023-08-08 On the eve of its 3rd year in publication in South Africa, TopGear South Africa has today launched its very own Test Track facility operated out of the Brakpan/Benoni Airfield in Gauteng. Taking cues from the famous BBC TopGear’s playbook, the TopGear Test Track is a first for a publication of its kind outside of the UK. add_circle_outline
UPDATED IMAGES: Toyota GR Supra now Available in Manual Transmission 2023-08-08 Toyota has listened to sports car fans and customers who love the control and rewards offered by precisely timed manual gear shifts. As of 10 May 2023, the Toyota GR Supra is available in manual transmission. add_circle_outline
ANOTHER CONSISTENT LEADING SALES PERFORMANCE FOR TOYOTA 2023-08-03 With 10,812 units retailed in July, Toyota was once again South Africa’s best-selling brand powered by a strong demand across its line-up. As the only manufacturer to breach 10,000 units per month (and accomplish this six months out of seven for 2023), Toyota’s market share for July was a commanding 24,9%. add_circle_outline
ALL-NEW TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO UNVEILED 2023-08-02 The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado family SUV has made its world premiere, bringing with it significant mechanical upgrades, enhanced performance, and rugged styling changes ahead of its arrival in South Africa next year. All-new model retains the essence of Land Cruiser performance for lifestyle-focused families add_circle_outline
GR COROLLA RESETS THE BENCHMARK FOR HOT HATCH SEGMENT 2023-07-25 According to Vice President of Marketing at Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) Glenn Crompton says the addition of the GR Corolla to the local Gazoo Racing line-up represents a landmark occasion for both TSAM and the Corolla nameplate. add_circle_outline
A LIMITED EDITION HILUX WITH X-FACTOR APPEAL 2023-07-21 South Africa’s bestselling vehicle, the Toyota Hilux, gets a new limited edition for the 2023 model year. Taking everything people love about the indomitable Hilux and dialling it up to the max, the new Hilux Raider X Limited Edition is now in Toyota showrooms around the country. add_circle_outline
HILUX LEADS A RECORD SALES MONTH FOR TOYOTA 2023-07-04 Toyota had an impressive month, clocking up a stellar 13,016 sales – its best performance of the year. With a 27,8% market share in June, our highest YTD, Toyota expects that 2023 will be yet another very solid year for SA’s most popular car brand. add_circle_outline
DAILY SUN READERS VOTE TOYOTA TOPS! 2023-07-27 SA’s second largest daily newspaper, Daily Sun, has once again published its Readers’ Choice Awards with top brands in various categories being nominated by their readers. A solid indication of where a brand’s ‘like’ barometer sits with the readership of the ‘People’s Paper’, Toyota has reaffirmed its popularity. add_circle_outline
Toyota Announces a Host of Aesthetic, Safety and Convenience Upgrades for Rumion 2023-07-11 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is proud to announce a number of minor changes to its popular people carrier, Rumion. Key enhancements are in the areas of passenger safety, convenience features as well as exterior styling. add_circle_outline
KINTO SA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFERS ON VITZ 2023-06-06 With the kickoff of its “Start Your Impossible” campaign in November 2017, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) put the world on notice that it had evolved from being an automotive company to being a mobility company. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA HILUX IS SA’S BEST-SELLING VEHICLE IN MAY 2023-06-06 Against a backdrop of yet another interest rate hike and a Rand that’s in free fall, Toyota has once again shown its resilience by posting a leading 26,4% market share, selling more than one out of every five new vehicles. add_circle_outline
Toyota SA’s “Vitz for Victory” small car campaign celebrates Gen-Z rites of passages 2023-05-26 The all-new Toyota Vitz is a big story for a small car and it’s one that FCB Joburg had the pleasure of telling one last time in its role as advertising agency for Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM). add_circle_outline