Toyota Reviews

The Toyota RAV4 has been upgraded to a hybrid powertrain, which is perfect for those wanting to go a little greener but don't want to have the range anxiety of owning a full EV. In a growing hybrid market, will Australia's most popular SUV hold its title?

Since launching in late 2020, the Toyota Yaris Cross has nailed it for small SUV design, packaging, economy and comfort, gaining a huge following along the way. Adding a GR Sport grade only broadens the Japanese crossover's appeal, especially as there have been suspension and chassis upgrades to go with the racier styling additions inside and out. But the result also misses the mark in some ways.

It might be one of the most fuel efficient cars without a plug, but the Yaris has moved upmarket in more than a few ways.

The Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series is a legend of Australian 4WDing. But while it's a beast out in the bush, it's the wrong side of ordinary to drive in any city or suburb.It's also expensive and there are many cheaper and better-equipped alternatives available, so why is there so much love for the 79?The price has gone up, as has the GVM, and the 79 finally has AEB, so is it worth almost $85,000?

The Toyota Fortuner Crusade sits awkwardly in Toyota's SUV line-up - it's not as family-oriented as the Kluger and not as refined as the Prado. It's like that cousin you only see once a year and don't know well - you're not quite sure what to do with them. Based on the HiLux ute, does it offer the market more than just two extra seats?

Toyota spent decades ignoring the hot hatch market and now it has launched its second entrant in three years. But can the new GR Corolla not only live up to the hype of the GR Yaris but go head-to-head with the likes of the Honda Civic Type R and Volkswagen Golf R?

Despite the emergence of new competitors in recent years, Toyota's HiAce van remains the go-to workhorse for thousands of Aussie businesses. After a long gestation period rear barn doors are now offered as part of the package. Do they make a big difference?

It's not just the fuel economy that's good on the new Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 2WD! It has the luxury features you often find on more expensive SUVs, combined with a no-fuss drive experience. While it is an SUV, it still manages to handle more like a hatch. Combined with fantastic fuel economy, this car ticks a lot of boxes.

The highest grade in the Corolla Cross range is the Atmos with its list price of $43,550 for the petrol front-wheel drive variant, $46,050 for the front-wheel drive hybrid, and $49,050 for the all-wheel drive hybrid version.Coming standard on the Atmos are LED headlights, Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, digital radio and a reversing camera.There’s also roof rails and rear privacy glass, leather upholstered seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, a 10.5-inch display with built-in sat nav.Also included are a panoramic moon roof, 18-inch alloys, a power tailgate and power driver's seat, heated front seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and wireless phone charging.The Corolla Cross hasn’t been given an ANCAP crash test rating yet, but the advanced safety tech every grade comes with is impressive.All Corolla Crosses come with AEB that can detect pedestrians and cyclists, and impressively can function between 5.0-180km/h. There’s also lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control.The Atmos also comes with auto braking which works while you’re parking and auto parking.

The Corolla Cross GXL sits in the middle of the range with the petrol front-wheel drive listing for $36,750, the hybrid FWD listing for $38,250, and the all-wheel drive hrybid costing $42,250.  Coming standard on the GXL are LED headlights, a proximity key, Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, a reversing camera, roof rails and rear privacy glass, leather upholstered seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, plus a 10.5-inch display with built-in sat nav.As for fuel consumption the hybrid uses between 4.3-4.4L/100km after a combination of open and urban roads, while the petrol uses 6.0L/100km.The Corolla Cross hasn’t been given an ANCAP crash test rating yet, but the advanced safety tech every grade comes with is impressive.All Corolla Crosses come with AEB that can detect pedestrians and cyclists, and impressively can function between 5.0-180km/h. There’s also lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control. The GXL also comes with manoeuvre braking.