This is the first time that the competition has been won by a Jaguar and also the first win by an electric car. 2020-04-22 There are a number of category winners in the 2020 AutoTrader South African Car of the Year, and these winners were announced as well. add_circle_outline
HINO AND TOYOTA DEVELOP FUEL CELL HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 2020-04-15 There is a swing towards electrification for many forms of transportation, but Toyota Motor Corporation is continuing to develop hydrogen fuel cell vehicles while also bringing Toyota Group electric vehicles to market. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA POSTS 26% MARKET SHARE IN MARCH 2020-04-05 It is unfortunately a forgone conclusion that overall industry sales would continue its downward trajectory given the current Coronavirus situation which, of course, is now exacerbated by the national lockdown which kicked in from the 26th March and will most certainly also impact April sales. add_circle_outline
The manual transmission Fortuner models have been deleted from the line-up. 2020-04-02 The Toyota Fortuner – SA’s top-selling SUV - is a name that needs no introduction. Built on the rock-steady foundation of its Hilux stablemate, this 7-seater SUV has proven that its blend of style, off-road competency and people-hauling ability, perfectly suits the South African lifestyle. add_circle_outline
RAV4 RECEIVES FUNCTIONALITY UPGRADES 2020-04-10 The Toyota RAV4, segment pioneer and one of SA’s best-selling compact SUV’s, has received some notable functionality upgrades in response to customer feedback and ever-evolving market requirements. add_circle_outline
New Corolla Sedan – Has it All 2020-03-27 The world’s best-selling automotive nameplate, is quite some accolade and no mean feat either. Toyota’s ubiquitous compact city car – first launched in 1966 – has captured the global automotive market and gone on to become a household name the world over. add_circle_outline
Land Cruiser Namib – Back by popular demand 2020-03-23 The Land Cruiser Namib edition was introduced to the South African market in Q3 of 2019. Featuring a bespoke overlanding accessory package and aesthetic enhancements, the Namib was exceptionally well received – with all 60 units selling out by January 2020. add_circle_outline
SPEC TWEAKS AND SAFETY UPGRADES FOR TOYOTA COROLLA HATCH 2020-03-18 Launched in Q1 of 2019, the Corolla Hatch ushered in Toyota’s new expressive and undoubtedly crisp design language. Using the acclaimed TNGA architecture, the sporty hatchback delivers excellent handling, ride comfort and provides a high sense of driver engagement. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA WINS COVETED CAR MAGAZINE’S COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2020-03-16 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has won CAR Magazine’s 2020 Company of the Year while Corolla Quest clinched the title for Best Midsize Car in the publication’s 12 Best Buys Competition. . add_circle_outline
TOYOTA ANNOUNCES PRICES FOR ALL-NEW COROLLA SEDAN 2020-03-10 It’s a red-letter day for Toyota as the all-new Corolla sedan makes its local debut. Boasting enhanced driving dynamics and ride comfort, a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance safety features, and the latest-generation multimedia system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, the implausibly stylish newcomer is set to make waves in the C segment. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA GR SUPRAS IMPRESS AT EMERALD SPEED FEST 2020-03-03 The inaugural Emerald Speed Fest (ESF) took place this past weekend, serving up a variety of motoring action to eager spectators. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA CONTINUES MARKET LEADERSHIP IN TOUGH ECONOMY 2020-03-03 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) continued its admirable sales run – with 9 374 units finding new homes during February – representing 21.6% of the total industry sales of 43 485 reported by the National Association of Automotive Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA). add_circle_outline
TOYOTA’s C-HR CROSS-OVER GETS A NIP ‘N TUCK 2020-02-26 Toyota Safety Sense now available on C-HR, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto added Three-grade line-up continues (Standard, Plus and Luxury) New colours including Inferno Orange and Passion Red add_circle_outline
Toyota Two-Time Winners in Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2020-02-07 The individual category scores are made up by a 50% judging-panel vote and 50% consumer vote The highest-rated vehicle amongst the three pre-selected finalists, is then declared the winner based on their score. add_circle_outline
New Corolla Quest, Same Great Value 2020-01-31 All models feature auto door-lock with remote operation, electric windows, air-conditioner, steering wheel switches, follow-me-home headlamps, radio/CD with USB, Aux and a minimum of four integrated speakers. add_circle_outline
ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE 14TH TOYOTA DREAM CAR CONTEST 2020-01-15 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is inviting children, aged 15 and younger, to submit entries in the annual Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. Now in its 14th instalment, the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest encourages children to visualise and sketch mobility solutions of the future as envisaged in their own worlds. add_circle_outline
Tech and Gadgets’ Upgrade for Land Cruiser 200 VX-R 2020-01-15 The Land Cruiser 200 serves as the flagship of the Land Cruiser range, presenting the ultimate overlanding vehicle, with space, luxury and high-tech driver-support technologies to take you anywhere. add_circle_outline
New 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbo engine producing 200kW 2020-01-13 The world premiere of Toyota's rally-inspired GR Yaris has revealed a pure performance car born from Toyota's title-winning experience in the World Rally Championship (WRC). add_circle_outline
TOYOTA LEADS THE TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY CONVOY 2019-12-05 The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) recently unveiled the designs that will feature on the vehicles making up the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay Convoy. add_circle_outline
14-SEATER HIACE RE-INTRODUCED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND 2019-12-05 Following the release of the all-new Quantum in May this year (sporting the new semi-bonnet design), Toyota South Africa has made the decision to re-introduce the 14-seater version of the previous- generation people carrier under the Hiace nameplate. add_circle_outline
TRILOGY FOR TOYOTA IN 2020 COTY FINALISTS 2019-12-05 The stage has been set for the 2020 South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) Car of the Year competition (COTY) with the formal announcement of the finalists. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA ON COURSE TO CLAIM 40 YEARS OF CONSECUTIVE SALES LEADERSHIP 2019-12-03 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is on course to claim four decades of industry sales leadership by the end of 2019.While this will be a remarkable feat for TSAM. add_circle_outline
Which Fuel Economy Tour champions have the best resale value? 2019-11-29 The results of the recent inaugural WesBank Fuel Economy Tour are in – so we know which vehicles are super economical. But how do those vehicles fare in the resale stakes? add_circle_outline
Toyota versus Volkswagen: which has the better resale value? 2019-11-05 Toyota and Volkswagen are the two giants of the local motor industry; they dominate vehicle sales statistics and both brands are much loved by South African motorists. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA REVEALS THE MOST POWERFUL RAV4 EVER 2019-11-20 The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4, on the market for barely a year, is going more places than it has ever gone before. The arrival of the first-ever RAV4 TRD Off-Road model was announced earlier this year, and today add_circle_outline
TOYOTA ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION-READY BATTERY-ELECTRIC VEHICLE 2019-10-28 Toyota has revealed details of a new, production-ready ultra-compact battery-electric vehicle (BEV) ahead of a planned commercial launch in Japan late next year add_circle_outline
The Avanza’s combination of 7-seater capacity 2019-10-14 The Toyota Avanza has been truly embraced by the South African public since the first generation was introduced in 2010. The current model achieves an Average Monthly Volume of around 440 units – making it a formidable player in both the MPV segment and Toyota’s passenger-car line-up. add_circle_outline