TOYOTA has introduced upgrades to its hatchback, sedan, sportscar, in addition to small and medium SUV ranges that might be rolled out through the second half of 2022. The Corolla, Camry, C-HR, GR Supra, RAV4, Yaris and Yaris Cross are all set to be enhanced.
Toyota Australia Vice President Gross sales, Advertising and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley mentioned the raft of updates throughout a number of fashions demonstrated the Aichi-based model’s ongoing dedication to repeatedly bettering the line-up.
“Toyota will proceed to maintain our prospects knowledgeable on key adjustments to our important line-up and we encourage our prospects to talk with their most popular Toyota Supplier about these enhancements,” Mr Hanley mentioned.
Corolla variants achieve essentially the most intensive enhancements, with hybrid variations of the hatch and sedan additionally receiving an 8kW increase (bumping up mixed peak energy to 98kW).
The sunshine automotive’s security and safety programs, in the meantime, might be enhanced by means of the introduction of Toyota Related Companies, that are enabled by means of a built-in information communication module (DCM) that gives superior security options equivalent to automated collision notification, SOS emergency name and stolen-vehicle monitoring.
The Corolla additionally positive factors the most recent model of Toyota’s multimedia system, with further USB-C connectivity, together with “a variety of up to date security and comfort options” (though Toyota Australia didn’t specify which of them). Exterior styling tweaks, in the meantime, will embody recent alloy-wheel designs and an up to date color palette.
For Yaris Cross, updates will incorporate improved know-how and enhancements to inside trim, together with black leather-accented upholstery on City variants. GR Supra may also obtain new-look wheels and a newly supplied handbook transmission model.
Aside from the Yaris Cross, the Yaris, C-HR and Camry will all be out there with an up to date exterior color vary that introduces a raft of latest colors and finishes.
Earlier this month, Toyota additionally introduced that its widespread RAV4 would obtain upgrades to its multimedia, know-how, and security programs within the second half of this yr.
All variants of the medium SUV will function the model’s latest-generation multimedia system (replete with USB-C connectivity and the addition of Related Companies), in addition to the Security Sense suite of driver-assistance applied sciences, together with Intersection Pre-Collision Security and Emergency Steering Help.
Based on the VFACTS new-vehicle gross sales figures for April, Toyota once more led the Australian market led Mazda and Mitsubishi by a margin of 10,578 unit gross sales (13.1 market share factors). The large T led the market with a complete of 17,956 gross sales general for the month.
On the subject of stock-supply points, which pertains to particularly RAV4 variants, a TMCA spokesperson lately advised GoAutothat, “on account of international provide challenges, Toyota Australia is experiencing longer wait instances for new-vehicle deliveries throughout its vary.
“Our focus stays on doing every little thing we will to get prospects into their new Toyota automobiles as quickly as attainable. As the provision of provide is an evolving scenario world wide, we proceed to work intently with our international manufacturing crew to safe the utmost attainable variety of automobiles for our native prospects.
“We’re persevering with to replace our sellers because the scenario evolves. Sellers are finest positioned to supply prospects with essentially the most up-to-date supply info for his or her particular car.”
Additional particulars and any worth changes might be introduced nearer to every mannequin’s arrival within the second half of the yr, Toyota Australia mentioned.