TOYOTA REVEALS THE NEW PASSENGER MODEL TO BE BUILT IN DURBAN 2021-02-01 Toyota Corolla Cross to be built at the Prospecton Plant in Durban, South Africa Toyota South Africa Motors has invested R2.43 billion in the project Corolla Cross will generate around R 2.85 billion a year in local component purchases The project will also generate more than 500 jobs at Toyota and a further 1 000 in the local automotive chain add_circle_outline
Toyota Hiace and Quantum models upgraded 2021-01-13 Upgraded driver guard to protect against Covid-19 transmission on Hiace Ses’fikile Reverse camera and auto-dimming mirror added to GL, Panel Van and Crew Cab Model line-up streamlined add_circle_outline
TOYOTA RECORDS ITS HIGHEST LCV MARKET SHARE IN HISTORY 2021-01-11 LCV market share of 41.9% is the highest ever recorded by Toyota SA 2020 marked 41 years of consecutive sales leadership in SA Toyota sold a total of 90 129 vehicles in 2020 add_circle_outline
LAND CRUISER PRADO – NEW ENGINE, TECH AND APPEAL 2020-12-09 Higher outputs of 150kW and 500Nm from new 2.8-litre GD-6 turbo diesel engin Improved fuel consumption and engine efficiency New multimedia system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Increased towing capacity Drive Mode Select added to diesel models add_circle_outline
TOYOTA LAUNCHES #DRIVE BETTER CAMPAIGN 2020-12-09 In South Africa, the festive season is synonymous with sharing good will and happiness. Sadly, this is also the period when the country records its highest road fatalities, mostly attributed to reckless driving. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA FORTUNER RECORDS ITS HIGHEST SALES TOTAL IN 2020 2020-12-02 South Africa’s popular SUV Toyota Fortuner sold a total of 1 488 units in the penultimate month of 2020. The Fortuner, which has just been refreshed in November, has been a firm favourite in SA since introduction to the local market in 2006. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA GR YARIS: COUNTDOWN TO THE RALLY CAR FOR THE ROAD 2020-12-02 GR Yaris has all the credentials for competition success. At its heart is a new 200kW/370Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine - the world's most powerful mass-produced three-cylinder powerplant. add_circle_outline
New Toyota Agya Signals a New Dawn for South Africa’s A-Segment 2020-11-28 If South Africans have grown accustomed to the concept of “together but apart” over the past year, a new joint mobility venture that will reunite families, fun and value – has arrived. add_circle_outline
Toyota Fortuner – More Luxury, More Style, More Features 2020-11-13 For 2020, the design and engineering teams focused on amplifying those core attributes that have made it so successful – sharpened styling, enhanced specification levels and improved performance all forming part of the brief. add_circle_outline
Toyota C-HR amplified with new GR SPORT model 2020-11-12 Model-bespoke tyres and suspension system and steering tuning have been designed to perceptibly improve the GR SPORT's dynamic behaviour whilst retaining the ride comfort levels of the rest of the C-HR model range. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA RECORDS ITS HIGHEST PASSENGER SALES FOR 2020 2020-11-05 The introduction of Toyota Starlet to the South African market has already shaken things up in the local passenger segment. Recently launched towards the end of September, Starlet has made an impressive debut with a total of 1 102 units sold in its first full month of retail in October. add_circle_outline
Corolla Hatch - Spec Updates Heat up the Product Offering 2020-11-01 First launched in 2019, the Toyota Corolla Hatch ushered in a new chapter for Corolla, one where arresting good looks, a dynamic drive and unrivalled refinement featured in the key notes. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA IS ALSO SA’S #1 BRAND FOR PARTS’ AFFORDABILITY 2020-11-01 Toyota has again emerged from the Automobile Association’s authoritative Kinsey Report as the automotive brand with South Africa’s most affordable parts pricing. Toyota takes first place in the 2020 Kinsey Report add_circle_outline
MARK KEELING VICTORIOUS IN 2020 FORTUNER CHALLENGE 2020-10-22 Capetonian Mark Keeling (21) emerged as the winner of the action-packed 2020 Fortuner Challenge, after a tough competition held in searing Gauteng heat. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA AUTOMARK SALES ALREADY MATCHING PRE-COVID FIGURES 2020-10-22 The sale of pre-owned vehicles has been recovering at a faster rate compared to the retail of new models. In September, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) sold a total of 4 617 units through Automark add_circle_outline
UPDATED: LANDCRUISER PRADO POWERED UP WITH NEW 2.8 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE 2020-10-20 Toyota's popular Land Cruiser Prado has received a significant upgrade with more power and torque as well as new multimedia technologies.Higher outputs of 150kW and 500Nm from new 2.8-litre GD-6 turbo diesel engine Improved fuel consumption and engine efficiency add_circle_outline
TOYOTA GR YARIS MAKES ITS DYNAMIC DEBUT AT GOODWOOD SPEEDWEEK 2020-10-20 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) showcased the new GR Yaris and GR Supra*1 at the Goodwood SpeedWeek*2, held from October 16 through 18, at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in England. add_circle_outline
New Toyota Hilux – Tougher, more advanced 2020-10-07 The model line-up and grade strategy has been revised in keeping with evolving market trends. The utility-focused S and SR models, complete with their original front façades, continue as before. The largest change is in the ‘mid-range’ where the SRX is replaced by the Raider. add_circle_outline
HILUX BUCKING THE TREND WITH MORE THAN 4 000 UNITS SOLD 2020-10-03 The local automotive market is barely out of the woods, due to the Coronavirus-induced economic slump, yet the Toyota Hilux sales are already matching pre-COVID-19 levels. Out of the 9 435 vehicles sold by Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) in September, a staggering 4 252 units donned the Hilux badge. add_circle_outline
Toyota Starlet – A New Chapter for Toyota 2020-09-22 Joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and cross-brand partnerships – these are the driving forces of an ever-increasing global market. add_circle_outline
GR YARIS MAKES ITS JAPANESE DEBUT 2020-09-11 Based on the desire of master driver Morizo to "restore Toyota sports cars," the new GR Yaris was created as the first Toyota vehicle developed with the reversed concept of turning a motorsports car into a production car. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA LEADS LOCAL CAR SALES IN AUGUST 2020-09-02 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) reported sales of 7 743 vehicles in August 2020, an increase of 279 units compared to the previous month of July. It was again the Toyota Hilux that spearheaded the company’s local sales with an enviable total of 3 610 units sold. add_circle_outline
HILUX SALES KEEP STEADY IN TOUGH ECONOMY 2020-08-06 In July, 3 575 Hilux models found new homes in South Africa, proving the bakkie’s status as the country’s favourite vehicle once more. Hilux, together with the rest of the range placed Toyota ahead of its nearest competitor by 2 389 units, to achieve 7 464 new car and truck sales for the month. This equates to an overall market share of 23%. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA TO REPRODUCE AND SELL REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR 2000GT GR HERITAGE PARTS PROJECT 2020-07-10 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (hereafter TGR) proudly announces that it will reproduce replacement parts for the Toyota 2000GT as part of the GR Heritage Parts Project, and will sell them both domestically and overseas. add_circle_outline
Which brand has the best salespeople? 2020-05-13 In today's ultra-competitive and cut-throat car-sales environment, which brand’s dealers have the best new-vehicle salespeople? Cars.co.za's annual Ownership Satisfaction Survey – conducted in partnership with Lightstone Consumer – has the answer. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 2020-05-13 Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) – the parent company of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) – today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA SCOOPS THREE AWARDS AT COTY 2020 2020-04-22 Following months of vehicle testing, public voting and statistical analysis, the 2020 Auto Trader Car of the Year (SA COTY) winners have been identified in an unprecedented virtual awards ceremony. add_circle_outline