15 December 2008, 04:17 PM
Eight Toyota vehicles from the compact Yaris to the legendary LandCruiser have been named winners or finalists in the latest national motoring awards.
LandCruiser is a double winner - being judged Best 4WD over $40,000 in one award and taking out the Large SUV title in another.
Toyota's Prado, HiLux and HiAce joined LandCruiser to dominate the "tough truck" categories of the Carsales network people's choice awards.
Toyota was the only manufacturer to claim four people's choice awards with
15 October 2008, 11:06 AM
Toyota has expanded its HiLux range, for the first time offering entry-level WorkMate with automatic transmission.
The new WorkMate Single Cab and Double Cab automatic models take the HiLux 4x2 range to 16 models.
The launch of WorkMate automatic is part of an overall visual and technical upgrade for the now 32-model range of Toyota HiLux 4x2 and 4x4 utilities.
The technical upgrade includes Euro IV compliance for HiLux' two VVT-i equipped petrol engines: WorkMate's exclusive 2.7-litre en
19 June 2008, 01:24 PM
A YEAR ago Hilux was on top of the world, the first car to be driven through the Arctic wastes to the Magnetic North Pole. Now it is top of the pile again with a new range-topping model that is Britain’s most powerful production pick-up.
The Hilux Invincible 200 Double Cab is equipped with a Toyota Motor Sport diesel engine performance kit that transforms the performance of the 3.0-litre D-4D engine. Power is increased from 169 to 194bhp (171 to 197 DIN hp) and maximum torque rises from 34
