Tag: Toyota

Toyota teases 2025 4Runner’s roll-down rear window

The second teaser – find the first one here – for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner just dropped, and it confirms the SUV will retain its roll-down rear window. It also gives us a solid look at its rear-end design and a glimpse of the interior. Starting on the outside, check out those new LED taillights. [...]read moreToyota teases 2025 4Runner’s roll-down rear window

The Toyota GR Corolla’s turbo-three could end up in a Lexus

The turbocharged, 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine inaugurated by the rally-bred GR Yaris and also found in the GR Corolla could make its way to a Lexus. The brand put the engine in a concept unveiled earlier in 2024, and a recent report claims the model is headed to production. Don’t worry if the LBX nameplate doesn’t [...]read moreThe Toyota GR Corolla’s turbo-three could end up in a Lexus

UMW Toyota sold 23,444 units in Q1 2024, 7% lower

Toyota Mirai UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) ended March with total sales of 9,688 units, comprising 9,471 units of Toyota vehicles and 217 units of Lexus cars. With this, year-to-date sales for the first quarter of 2024 is 23,444 units. The car companies aren’t sharing the ups and downs this round as it’s mostly down, but [...]read moreUMW Toyota sold 23,444 units in Q1 2024, 7% lower

Bangkok 2024: Toyota Hilux Champ – workhorse truck; SWB and LWB; petrol/diesel; 5MT/6AT; from RM59k

The Toyota Hilux Champ was launched in Thailand last November and is currently on display at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Based on the IMV platform, the Hilux Champ was previewed by the IMV 0 concept and serves as a low-cost, multi-purpose utilitarian vehicle alternative to the Hilux. Prices start from just 459,000 [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Toyota Hilux Champ – workhorse truck; SWB and LWB; petrol/diesel; 5MT/6AT; from RM59k

BYD pick-up truck teased – PHEV Toyota Hilux rival with 1.5L turbo, 687 PS, 760 Nm, 1,200 km total range

Having conquered the electric vehicle market with its range of SUVs, hatchbacks, sedans and even supercars, BYD is now turning its attention towards pick-up trucks. The company has released teaser images of its own offering, which has already been confirmed for global markets. Unsurprisingly, the as-yet-unnamed truck is tipped to be a competitor to the [...]read moreBYD pick-up truck teased – PHEV Toyota Hilux rival with 1.5L turbo, 687 PS, 760 Nm, 1,200 km total range

2024 Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor launched in India – rebadged Suzuki Fronx; 1.2L NA, 1.0T; from RM44k

Here’s another product to come out of the Toyota-Suzuki partnership. This is the new Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, which was recently launched in India and is based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, the latter being a model that went on sale in the country last April. Measuring 3,995 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, 1,550 mm [...]read more2024 Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor launched in India – rebadged Suzuki Fronx; 1.2L NA, 1.0T; from RM44k

Here’s Your Chance To Own A Super Rare Tesla-Powered Toyota RAV4 EV

Photo: Cars & Bids Tesla sold an absolutely massive number of Model 3s and Model Ys last year, which was good news for Tesla but not exactly great news for owners who like the idea of driving something that not many other people have. What if we told you, though, that you could still drive [...]read moreHere’s Your Chance To Own A Super Rare Tesla-Powered Toyota RAV4 EV

The Current Toyota 4Runner Has Been At 13 Consecutive New York International Auto Shows

Photo: Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik Every year, the New York International Auto Show features a number of U.S. and world debuts from different automakers. I’m not here to talk about those cars. No, what I’d like to talk about is the car that has been to more NYIAS shows than anything else on the floor: [...]read moreThe Current Toyota 4Runner Has Been At 13 Consecutive New York International Auto Shows

Automakers Face ‘Weeks Of Disruption’ As They Divert Cars From Baltimore’s Blocked Port

Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 28, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. We Found a Top Secret Toyota Supra GT300 Build at New York’s Auto Show 1st Gear: Bridge Collapse [...]read moreAutomakers Face ‘Weeks Of Disruption’ As They Divert Cars From Baltimore’s Blocked Port

The 2024 Toyota Yaris GR Sport Hybrid Is Everything A Small Car Should Be

Toyota doesn’t sell the Yaris hatchback here in America anymore, instead offering the Corolla as its smallest model that you can buy stateside, which is a shame for small car fans like me. But with the 2024 European market Yaris now offering more power, an updated interior and a GR Sport trim that makes it [...]read moreThe 2024 Toyota Yaris GR Sport Hybrid Is Everything A Small Car Should Be