Toyota lifts prices across the board
Many Toyota models are now more expensive and the facelifted HiLux is set to followTwo days before it announces a more expensive Toyota HiLux ute and two weeks before it reveals new pricing for the facelifted Toyota Prado SUV, Toyota Australia has increased prices for many other models in its range of vehicles.
At the same time, it has also reduced pricing on a smaller number of models, while a few stay the same.
“Some of these changes are due to exchange rates, some are due to market forces and some are spec changes,” a Toyota spokesman said.
A detailed list of price increases and spec changes is at the bottom of this story.
Pricing for the overhauled 2020 Toyota HiLux, which has been Australia’s top selling vehicle for the last four years, is due to be announced on Thursday (August 13), a couple of weeks ahead of its roll-out to the media on August 26.
Leaks ahead of the announcement have pointed to substantial price rises as the Australian dollar weakens against both the Japanese Yen and Thai Baht.
The HiLux is built in Thailand for Australia, while the Prado is sourced from Japan.
Toyota HiLux pricing will break on the same day as Isuzu announces the pricing structure for its new-generation D-MAX ute line-up.
The Toyota Prado, which will share the same boosted drivetrain as the HiLux (as will the Fortuner SUV), is tipped to have its new pricing announced on August 24 ahead of an October on-sale date.
The seven-seat heavy-duty Prado 4x4 was Australia’s top selling large SUV in 2019.
Vehicles hit with price rises include the Corolla, Prius, Camry and 86 passenger cars, the C-HR, RAV4 and LandCruiser 200 Series SUVs, the Granvia people-mover and the Hi-Ace van and commuter bus.
The Supra performance car and some Prado and Kluger SUVs have dropped in price.
The LandCruiser 70 Series, the outgoing Yaris and soon-to-be ditched Prius C hybrid hatch are unchanged. Pricing for the new Yaris will be announced soon.
Price rises are as much as $1300 for some RAV4 models and the Prius. The hybrid version of the Camry is up $1200. The base model LandCruiser rises $860.
Both the GT and GTS variants of the high-performance Supra coupe dip by $364.
Following is a list of key price rises and spec improvements. Note, not all changes relate to specifications.
Toyota Corolla (+$560 [petrol] to $1060 [hybrid])
Upgrade to latest multimedia unit that also deletes AUX input
Toyota Prius (+$1300)
Update to Toyota Safety Sense to now include the following;
Pre Collision Safety or AEB now includes Pedestrian Detection (day & night) and Cyclist Detection (day)
Addition of Lane Trace Assist (LTA)
Addition of Road Sign Assist (RSA)
Upgrade to latest multimedia unit that deletes AUX input
Toyota Camry (+$700 [petrol] to $1200 [hybrid])
Hybrid Battery changed from Nickel to Lithium in the hybrid model
Toyota Granvia (+$736-$1100)
Upgrade to latest multimedia unit that also deletes AUX input and deletes CD player
Increase in audio display from 7.0- to 8.0-inch
Toyota 86 (+$740)
No significant spec changes
Toyota HiAce (+$1100)
Upgrade to latest multimedia unit that deletes AUX input and deletes CD player
Increase in audio display from 7.0- to 8.0-inch
Added centre console tray to all van variants (previously only Crew Van and Commuter Bus, now standard across range)
Added LWB diesel van variant; four-door option now available (delete right side sliding door)
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