Category: Torque Toyota News & Events


Toyota Surpasses 100,000 Hybrid Sales in Australia

May 7, 2019

Toyota has clocked up another significant milestone in Australia, announcing it has sold more than 100,000 fuel-efficient hybrid electric vehicles since the Prius first went on sale locally in 2001. Toyota Australia reached the milestone towards the end of April, just ahead of the launch this month of its first hybrid SUV, the all-new RAV4. RAV4 Hybrid joins Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatch Hybrid, Prius, Prius c and Prius v to form the broadest line-up of...

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All-New Hiace Delivers Improved Value and Efficiency

April 18, 2019

As the first new HiAce in 15 years, it has been completely redesigned with a new semi-bonneted configuration to more than meet the needs of commercial, private, corporate and fleet buyers. Toyota Vice President Sales and Marketing Sean Hanley said every aspect of the all-new HiAce has been designed to expand its role as the ideal work partner for people whose livelihoods depend on it. “We focused on making the new-generation vehicle an even better...

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All-New Toyota Kluger Revealed in New York

April 18, 2019

Toyota has debuted a next-generation Kluger SUV with a bold, distinctive design and advances in safety, comfort, quality and reliability. The world premiere of the fourth-generation Kluger at the New York International Auto Show reveals a dramatic new design direction that combines a powerful SUV presence with sophisticated detailing. A sculpted new shape, with chiselled lines and 60mm longer body*, gives the all-new family-friendly Kluger more attitude with a stronger stance, including 20-inch wheels available...

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Toyota Launches Fashionable Kluger Black Edition

March 29, 2019

Toyota has confirmed that black is always in fashion by unveiling a dashing special-edition Kluger dubbed Black Edition. The Kluger Black Edition is dressed to the nines with exterior treatments featuring bold black hues that dial up the attitude – and appeal – of the family-sized seven-seat SUV. Based on the popular mid-grade GXL, the new arrival is set to turn heads with stylish 19-inch gloss-black alloy wheels and 245/55 tyres, replacing standard 18-inch rims....

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Toyota Updates Style and Technology for 2019 Prius

March 12, 2019

Toyota has refreshed its pioneering Prius with a new sense of style and more advanced technology. With cleaner and more engaging lines, the Toyota hybrid halo five-door hatch features new front and rear treatments and sharper, sleeker headlights and rear combination lights. Inside, the cabin incorporates design tweaks to improve ergonomics, new cloth upholstery and a substantially upgraded multimedia system with advanced functionality to help drivers stay connected while on the road. Toyota Vice President...

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Did you know? We offer Openpay

March 5, 2019

At Torque Toyota your safety comes first. Which is why we offer Openpay, a solution empowering you to pay your way. Openpay are a buy now, pay later service with a difference. With longer terms across a variety of industries, they will allow you to pay over time for the things you need and want. Get your car tyres, accessories and service all taken care of with a flexible payment plan. Enquire today about this...

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What is a Wheel Alignment & Why is it important?

March 4, 2019

Wheel alignment is important for safe driving and the longevity of your vehicle, but it is one of the most overlooked service procedures. Improper wheel alignment affects steering, turning, suspension, and the tire’s performance and tread’s longevity. What is a Wheel Alignment & why is it Important? Ensuring your wheels are accurately aligned improves both the performance and longevity of your tyres. Wheels often become misaligned by hitting potholes, bumps, kerbs, driving on uneven surfaces...

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Toyota Unveils GR Supra Racecar Concept

March 4, 2019

Toyota has unveiled a sleek racing concept version of the GR Supra designed to provide an affordable and competitive entry into grassroots motorsport. The GR Supra GT4 Concept has been designed and engineered to comply with international motorsport regulations for GT4 series races – one of the fastest growing categories with international and national competitions across the globe. Toyota Australia chief marketing officer Wayne Gabriel said the GR Supra due in local showrooms late this...

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2019 Dream Car Art Contest Entries

February 25, 2019

At the start of the school year we teamed up with five schools in our local areas. Classes from Mango Hill State School, Albany Hills State School, Holy Spirit School, The Lakes College and Good Shepherd Christian School to participate to the 13th edition of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. The contest is a great opportunity for children up to 15 years to express their creativity by drawing their “Dream Car” for a chance...

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Advanced Safety and Impressive New Features for Next-Generation Hiace

February 19, 2019

For the first time in 15 years, Toyota has revealed a new-generation HiAce van and bus range with advanced safety features, powerful new engines, and enhanced ride comfort and specification. A shift to a semi-bonneted design has enabled the development team to implement significant changes with a stiffer frame, stronger straight-line performance, greater stability and manoeuvrability and more pliant suspensions. Arriving in Australia mid-year, the all-new HiAce van will be available with two-seat vans in...

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