Toyota Corolla 2022 News

Almost 40,000 Toyotas recalled
By Dom Tripolone · 03 Dec 2024
Toyota has announced a recall for 38,072 examples of the Corolla small car.The recall affects vehicles built from 2022 to 2024, sedan and hatchback body shapes across Ascent Sport, SX and ZR model grades.The recall notice posted by the Federal Government’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts states that the impacted vehicles could have an issue with braking performance.It is due to a software issue in the skid control unit, which may require higher pedal force that could result in increased braking distance under certain conditions.The recall notice says a reduction in braking performance could result in an increased risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.Toyota will contact affected owners and urge them to schedule an appointment at their closest dealership to have the software updated for free.Owners can contact the Toyota Recall Assist helpline on 1800 987 366 for more information.The Corolla recall follows just days after the company issued a recall for the Corolla Cross SUV for a potential manufacturer defect that could lead to a loss of steering.
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Are new-car buyers being price gouged?
By Byron Mathioudakis · 27 Dec 2022
Everything seems to be more expensive.
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HiLux tops Ranger in dual-cab duel
By Andrew Chesterton · 05 Dec 2022
The Toyota HiLux reclaimed its crown as Australia's best-selling vehicle in November, holding off the new Ford Ranger to finish in first place.
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Honda Civic Type R vs hot hatch rivals
By Chris Thompson · 21 Nov 2022
The Honda Civic Type R is back for another crack at the hot hatch crown, but this time it's asking a little more of prospective buyers than its last generation.With relatively divisive styling but highly praised driving dynamics and ability, the Civic Typ
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Toyota Corolla vs popular hatchback rivals
By Chris Thompson · 21 Nov 2022
The Toyota Corolla, the world's best-selling nameplate, is currently in a post-update glow after receiving a revamp for Australia in early November, but is it still the benchmark hatchback for buyers?The Corolla has rivals like the Hyundai i30 at its heel
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Will SUVs kill the Corolla?
By Laura Berry · 06 Nov 2022
In a world that’s SUV-obsessed, hatchbacks and sedans seem to be living on borrowed time with more of them getting the axe, so where does this leave the Toyota Corolla now that the SUV version of this iconic car has arrived?
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Toyota production limited again
By Tung Nguyen · 24 Oct 2022
Toyota has once again cut production to a number of key facilities in Japan, with November's shut-down period affecting many popular models and potentially extending the already lengthy wait times for some cars.In total, eight production plants will be sh
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Surprising brands top passenger car sales
By Tim Nicholson · 14 Oct 2022
We all know SUVs and dual-cab utes have taken over as the most popular types of vehicles in Australia.Of the one million new vehicles sold in Australia just 10 years ago in 2011, SUVs only made up a quarter of those sales, while utes captured 150,000 regi
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Updated Toyota RAV4 and Corolla inbound
By Chris Thompson · 06 Oct 2022
Toyota this week revealed updates for both its RAV4 and Corolla ranges for the Japanese market, giving an indication of what Australia might be able to expect for a local update.Toyota has already confirmed Australia will not only receive updated versions
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500 Toyota GR Corollas coming to Australia
By Chris Thompson · 15 Sep 2022
Australian details for the Toyota GR Corolla have been confirmed by the brand's local arm, with the hot hatch to arrive in the first quarter of 2023.However, the spicy version of Toyota's third-most popular car this year will arrive in a limited run for i
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