Friday, 17 December 2021 06:20

2024 Toyota Compact Cruiser

Overview Toyota has a history of capable off-road SUVs, from the FJ Cruiser to the 4Runner to the luxurious Land Cruiser. While the Land Cruiser is leaving the American market starting in 2022 and the FJ Cruiser hasn’t been sold here since 2014, Toyota is intent on staying competitive in the off-road space as the market transitions to electric vehicles,…
The Hilux entered the scene in 1968 with a mélange of Renault 4CV, Hino Briska, and Toyota parts. The Japanese automaker continued to improve the small pickup every few years until the seventh generation from 2004.That’s when the Hilux grew into a mid-size workhorse, and believe it or not, Toyota waited until 2015 for a ground-up redesign. Facelifted in 2020,…
The new fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma may be the most eagerly anticipated new truck arriving in the next few years. A lot of people love the Tacoma — sales have always been strong, and the midsize truck is more popular now than ever. Tacoma build quality is formidable, and resale values have remained absurd. But nearly everyone who loves the Tacoma…
The verdict: Redesigned at long last, the 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup truck prioritizes improvements for the many over novelties for the few. The lack of the latter may limit its ceiling for success, but core half-ton shoppers should find plenty to like. Versus the competition: The new Tundra doesn’t offer the sky-high payload or towing packages, advanced driver-assist tech or…
The verdict: Toyota turned the popular Corolla transportation appliance into a roomier, more versatile, even slower transportation appliance — now with optional all-wheel drive. Versus the competition: There are more exciting competitors, better performing ones, some with nicer interiors, those with better ergonomics and ones with better multimedia systems — but the Corolla Cross’ combination of basic safety, value pricing…
Wednesday, 08 September 2021 05:45

Toyota Prius Plug-In review

Though it's been around a while, PHEV Prius still returns impressive numbers PROS Potential low running costs Generous standard equipment Quiet and relaxed at a cruise CONS Extremely shallow boot Not as good to drive as more modern rivals Underwhelming performance Is the Toyota Prius Plug-in any good? The Toyota Prius is the archetypal hybrid car, and its plug-in sibling…
Friday, 02 July 2021 03:46

Toyota Mirai first drive

Welcome to the future: the hydrogen-powered Mirai is the EV you fill up in just five minutes At a glance New price £49,995 - £64,995 Lease from new From £672 p/mView lease deals Used price £36,295 - £44,220 Used monthly cost From £906 per month Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards View pre-2017 economy specs Insurance group 34How much…
Monday, 28 June 2021 04:33

Toyota Yaris Cross first drive

Latest small SUV is good to drive and economical Is the Toyota Yaris Cross any good? If you're in the market for a small SUV, you're never going to complain that there isn't enough choice out there. With models from Audi to Volvo on offer, there really is something for everyone. And yet, into this mosh pit of new car…
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The latest news from the world of the auto industry

  Just a few years ago, the number of available affordable electric vehicles was significantly smaller. Listing the EVs under $50,000 for 2024, though, is a more laborious underta...