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June Trailblazer: Justin Choi

At Downtown Toyota, our service team is defined not just by technical ability, but by a culture of care, teamwork, and doing things differently. This month, we celebrate Justin Choi, our latest Tra...

Golden Boot Spotlight: Nav from New Cars

If you've ever had the pleasure of meeting Nav from our New Cars team, you’ll know he’s not just a top performer, he’s the kind of person who lights up the room, keeps the team energised, and makes...

Trailblazer Spotlight: Jon Barnes — Calm Leadership, Consistent Results

At Brisbane's Downtown Toyota, our people remain the heartbeat of our success. This month, we’re excited to celebrate Jon Barnes, the newest recipient of our Trailblazer Award. Known for his steady...

Trailblazer Spotlight: Jackson Byrnes

At Brisbane's Downtown Toyota, we take pride in celebrating team members who go above and beyond. Jackson Byrnes is a perfect example of this commitment. As the latest recipient of our Trailblazer ...

Brooke Rawson: Driving Success with Authenticity

At Brisbane's Downtown Toyota dealership, we believe in recognizing excellence, and few exemplify this better than Brooke Rawson. As a two-time recipient of our prestigious Golden Boot Award, Brook...

Trailblazer Spotlight: Katina Lehnert, Guest Experience Specialist

At Downtown Toyota dealership in Brisbane, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. This month, we’re thrilled to celebrate one of our most dedicated team members, Katina Leh...

Downtown Toyota Recognised at the 2025 Toyota Australia DOTY Awards

This month, Toyota Australia hosted its annual Dealer of the Year (DOTY) Awards, an evening that honours the best in the industry, and the people who drive it forward. We’re incredibly proud to sha...

Downtown Toyota Distinction Awards Day at the Races

At Brisbane's Downtown Toyota, we are committed to recognising and celebrating the dedication, teamwork, and excellence that drive our success. Each year, our Distinction Awards honour top-performi...

Trailblazer Spotlight: Cohen Thompson, Used Inventory Coordinator

Cohen first joined Brisbane's Downtown Toyota as a member of our parts warehouse team, but his ambition and work ethic quickly propelled him across the business. After proving himself on the servic...

Trailblazer Spotlight: Jefferson Faynes, Service Advisor

At Brisbane's Downtown Toyota, we take pride in recognising individuals who bring a wealth of experience, a passion for customer care, and a commitment to growth to their roles. Today, we celebrate...

Downtown Toyota Distinction Awards

This year’s Brisbane Downtown Toyota Distinction Awards were a highlight of our annual Christmas party, which embraced the vibrant Havana Nights theme. Held at the stunning Bougainvillea House at H...

Holiday trading hours at Downtown Toyota

16 December 2024 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Parts Department closed for annual stock take CLOSED (all departments)

Trailblazer Spotlight: Vicki Baldwin, Assistant Service Manager

At Brisbane's Downtown Toyota, we are fortunate to have team members who bring passion, resilience, and leadership to their roles. Today, we celebrate Vicki Baldwin, our Assistant Service Manager a...

Trailblazer Spotlight: Danica Law, Accounts Clerk

At Brisbane's Downtown Toyota, we are fortunate to have a team full of dedicated, hard-working individuals, and we love to celebrate those who consistently go above and beyond. Today, we shine the ...

Trailblazer Spotlight: Lindsay Stewart, Stock Controller

16 October 2024 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles At Brisbane's Downtown Toyota, we are fortunate to have a team full of dedicated, hard-working individuals, and we love to celebrate those...

Trailblazer Spotlight: Hayden Watson, Pre-Delivery Coordinator

12 September 2024 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles At Brisbane's Downtown Toyota, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the dedication, collaboration, and forward-thinking of o...

Track-Focused Two-Seater GR Corolla Unveiled!

3 June 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The performance-focused two-seater is due to arrive in Australia in 2023, with limited allocation for the first year of production. Details on...

Making the Most of the $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off for Business in 2024

15 May 2024 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles As we near the end of the financial year, many small and medium-sized businesses are actively looking for ways to invest in their operati...

Downtown Toyota Shines at the Toyota Australia DOTY Awards

27 March 2024 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles At this prestigious event, Downtown Toyota was honored in several categories: The DOTY Awards ceremony is always a highlight of the y...

3 Ways Downtown Toyota Aims to be the Best Used Car Dealer in Brisbane

2 October 2023 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles At Downtown Toyota, we strive to encourage and empower our customers, streamlining the car buying process with one-touch sales speci...

Used Car Inspection Checklist

28 August 2023 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles When it comes to buying a used vehicle, there can be a lot of risks involved for the inexperienced or ill-prepared buyer. Unlike when buyin...

Top 2 Toyota Dealers in Brisbane

24 August 2023 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles In the landscape of Brisbane's Toyota dealerships, Downtown Toyota has emerged as a standout player, securing its place as one of the ...

Toyota Yaris joins the 10 MILLION sales club!

10 May 2023 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Yaris has demonstrated its ability to adapt to changing customer needs with the "family" growing to include the widely acclaimed&n...

7 Great Benefits Of Buying A Used Car From A Dealer

17 April 2023 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Whether you’re purchasing a new or used vehicle, buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will make. Howeve...

Is A Used Cars Brand And Model Reputation Important?

27 March 2023 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles When it comes to buying a new car, there are so many factors to consider, from the number of seats, cargo space, engine size, distance trave...

Why Is Service History Important When Buying A Used Car?

20 March 2023 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Buying a used car can be a great way to save money while finding a reliable vehicle that fits your needs and budget. However, unlike ...

The Best Toyota Models for Families: A Comprehensive Guide

6 March 2023 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles From the arrival of your first baby to growing families expanding past the standard 5-seater car, choosing the right car for your family is i...

Beginners Guide To Buying A Used Car

20 January 2023 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Buying a used car is a great option if you’re looking to save some money and even reduce your environmental impact. In fact, with t...

3 Top Benefits When You Choose Toyota Car Insurance

21 October 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Why choose Toyota Car Insurance? When it comes to insuring your Toyota vehicle against accidental and weather-related damage as wel...

GR86 10th Anniversary Edition Released!

11 August 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Limited-run GR86 10th Anniversary Edition to arrive in Australia in late 2022 Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchis...

7 Benefits Of Buying Toyota Hybrid Vehicles

26 July 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The shift towards Hybrid Electric Vehicles or HEV’s is stronger than ever. With demand for electric and hybrid vehicles in Australia a...

Hybrid vs. Electric Cars: What’s The Difference?

19 July 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles With many governments, industries, and individuals choosing to make more environmentally conscious choices in order to reduce their carbon fo...

Our Top 5 Tips For Buying Used Cars For Sale In Brisbane

24 June 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles There are many benefits to buying a used car, and even more so with the recent disruption to the production and shipping of new cars as a res...

Downtown Toyota Brisbane’s Top 3 reasons to buy certified pre-owned vehicles

14 June 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles You’re looking for a new car however current international shipping disruptions and production delays from the overwhelming demand glo...

Buying used cars for sale in Brisbane: Privately vs. Dealers

4 June 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Australia is a road-faring nation, and we love our cars. Every year for the past decade, we’ve purchased more than 1 million new vehicl...

Buying Used Cars in Brisbane? Read this first!

30 May 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The pandemic has changed the landscape of so many industries and the automotive industry was not immune. In fact, the automotive indust...

Toyota tops the list as Australia's Most Trusted Car Brand

23 May 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The national survey, conducted by independent consultancy Catalyst Research, asked more than 3,300 members of the Australian pub...

Toyota GR Corolla Sports World Premiere

4 April 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has unveiled the long-awaited GR Corolla sports car, promising a spirited driving experience by combining essential GR Yaris un...

Your Fleet Vehicle Safety Checklist

26 April 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The right fleet management keeps your employees safe, and vehicles in good condition. This ensures that your business stays up and running f...

Top 5 Car Finance mistakes and how to avoid them

21 April 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles First on our list and the most common mistake when approaching car finance, not knowing your credit score. This is an essential first step a...

Tips for Buying & Selling a Car under Finance

1 April 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Being “under finance” means a vehicle was bought using a car or personal loan. Car loans (also known as car finance) are typically secur...

Top 3 Reasons for New Car Delays PLUS When They Might Ease

25 March 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Australians who have tried to buy a new car in the past two or three years have faced long wait times for the models they really want. The C...

Best Family Cars For Brisbane

25 March 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Your family doesn’t stop moving. There are school drop-offs and pick-ups, trips to the grocery store and dentist, weekend soccer matc...

Season launch with Morningside Panthers as their local Toyota Dealer Brisbane

25 March 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Morningside Panthers are the biggest AFL club in QLD and the female representation is experiencing exponential growth after first ...

Toyota Drive Car of the Year results

25 March 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota's popular Corolla SX is the best first car choice for Australians, with the Toyota Kluger taking the best large SUV spot for active A...

Tech Changes for the 2022 Toyota HiAce

15 March 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota Australia has recently announced a raft of changes for the 2022 model year of the ever-popular Toyota HiAce and HiAce Commu...

The Toyota Rav4 Updated for 2022

15 March 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Without a doubt, 2022 is shaping up to be Toyota Australia’s biggest year ever. As part of our evolving lineup, the Rav4 is in for...

First 5 steps to take after flood damage to your car

4 March 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Recovering from flood damage may seem like a long road, Downtown Toyota is here to make sure it’s a smooth ride. There are two main...

Toyota GR Supra new model unveiled!

3 May 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles In addition to the new manual transmission, Toyota has also further refined the steering and suspension with modified stabiliser ...

Extended Warranty on Toyota Certified Pre-Owned Cars

2 March 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Australian roads offer up some of the harshest driving conditions in the world. Many of the world’s biggest carmakers come Down Under ...

Stay Safe: How Thieves are Stealing Cars in the 21st Century

14 February 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles For as long as cars have been around there have been thieves who were ready to steal them. Even in the 21st-century thieves are stealing ...

Is it Worth Buying a New Car?

14 February 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles A new car is a major investment and one of the biggest purchases most of us will ever make. If you’re used to driving around in...

Toyota’s Battery-Electric Vehicles (BEV) of the Future

14 February 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles New Year’s celebrations are over and many of us are already back to our normal lives, but for Toyota, 2022 marks a special milesto...

The Advantages of Car Loans vs Personal Loans

10 January 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Anyone currently looking to buy a car has probably noticed there’s no shortage of car finance options available. Between loans offered by deale...

A Car For Every Milestone

10 January 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles All across the world, you can find people marking the passing of their lives in dozens of different ways. Birthday parties, graduat...

What is Car Finance?

10 January 2022 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Most of us simply don’t have a large stack of cash ready to put towards a new car. Car finance offers an accessible way t...

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Price and Specs

14 October 2021 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The Toyota LandCruiser has been lauded as one of the most popular four-wheel drive vehicles Down Under. With its impressive off-road capab...

HiLux - A Look Through The Ages

27 September 2021 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Sir Leslie Thiess brought the iconic Toyota HiLux to Australia shortly after they were released in Japan for use in Que...

LandCruiser 200 VS 300 Series

14 September 2021 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles ‘Where there were no roads, there was LANDCRUISER’. An iconic tagline for an iconic car, the Toyota LandCruiser continues to evolve and ...

LATEST COVID LOCKDOWN INFORMATION

5 August 2021 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Updated Monday 9th of August 2021 Our priority is the health and wellbeing of our staff, our guests and the wider community and as such the ...

LandCruiser 300 Series in Brisbane! Everything you need to know.

5 August 2021 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Pre-production model shown. Final range and specifications may differ from those depicted. The LandCruiser 300 is the new generation in a lo...

LandCruiser 300 Series: Latest in a Long Line of Legends

4 August 2021 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Dominating the motoring industry for the last 70 years, the 4x4 LandCruiser has taken the lead as Toyota’s longest-running series. The iconi...

The New 2021 Toyota Range

2 August 2021 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The 2021 Toyota Range continues Toyota’s commitment to innovation and groundbreaking design to make more exciting, safer, more comfortable a...

Which car is for me? There is a car for every Australian

24 May 2021 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota, a car for every Australian. From the tradie who needs a tough and rugged vehicle for work, to the mother of three who needs a f...

Toyota Supply Update

19 February 2021 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Downtown Toyota is on track for an exciting 2021 as we expand our new vehicle line up with significant new model and accessor...

Instant Asset Write Off Accelerated Depreciation Across The Toyota Range

9 December 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Business owners may be eligible for an immediate tax write-off of a new or second-hand vehicle up to any value (previously $150,000 maximu...

Sharp Looks And Handling For New Toyota C-HR GR Sport

7 December 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota's stylish C-HR SUV has received a sporty boost as the first model in Australia to receive the GR Sport makeover. Inspired...

Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New Yaris Cross

27 October 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota's all-new Yaris Cross will be priced from $26,9901 when it goes on sale on Monday (2 November), delivering the perfe...

Toyota Invests In New Performance Brand With GR Yaris

16 September 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota Australia has revealed a significant investment in its emerging GR brand, with customers of the 200kW GR Yaris set to reap...

New 2020 Toyota Fortuner: Even More At Home...On Or Off Aussie Roads

7 September 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has expanded the appeal of its seven-seat Fortuner SUV with more power and torque, better fuel consumption, increased braked towin...

Australia's Best-Selling Car Is A Toyota Hybrid

4 September 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Article RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser model shown Toyota has made automotive history in Australia with its hybrid RAV4 SUV topping the...

Toyota's New Yaris: Advanced Style, Performance And Safety

18 August 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota's all-new Yaris has arrived in Australia, setting a new benchmark for compact cars with its stylish design, dynamic...

New HiLux: Tougher, Better-Looking, More Capable Than Ever

17 August 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has announced far-reaching changes to HiLux that significantly advance the performance, handling and emotional appeal...

Toyota Unveils A Bolder, More Stylish And Safer Camry

20 July 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has unveiled a facelifted Camry that brings a bold new look, the latest in Toyota Safety Sense technology and a new das...

Toyota Crosses Corolla With Robust SUV Style At Global Reveal

9 July 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota is expanding its industry-leading SUV line-up with a stylish Corolla-based vehicle that features raised ground clearance, dynamic ...

New-Generation Yaris To Leapfrog Competitors

23 June 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota Australia's new-generation Yaris will leapfrog competitors in the light-car market, setting a new benchmark with segment firsts and th...

Top Achieving New Car Specialists at Downtown Toyota

19 June 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles We are very proud to announce that 3 of our New Car Toyota Specialists at Downtown Toyota have been recognised as Top Ach...

Toyota Fortuner Upgrade Boosts Power, Style And Features

5 June 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has unveiled a mid-life upgrade for its seven-seat Fortuner SUV, elevating its visual appeal while assembling multiple...

New HiLux Upgrades Style, Performance And Features

4 June 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles A bolder, tougher-looking HiLux range has made its global debut along with an expanded line-up and significant improvements to perfo...

Hybrid Power Features In Next-Generation Toyota Kluger

13 May 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has confirmed the next-generation Kluger SUV will offer both hybrid and petrol engine options when it arrives in Austral...

Toyota Secures Additional RAV4 Hybrid Supply

25 April 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota Australia has secured a substantial increase in production of its popular RAV4 Hybrid SUV from the factory in Japan wi...

Accelerated Depreciation Of Motor Vehicles

12 March 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Source: Australian Government, 'Economic Response to the Coronavirus', 12 March 2020, https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/file...

Toyota Prado Special Edition Horizon dressed to impress

9 March 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has dressed up its top-of-the-range Prado SUV with the launch of a Prado Kakadu Horizon special edition featuring a num...

Toyota Australia Obtains Extra Supply Of GR Supra

14 February 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota Australia has secured additional GR Supra stock with a limited number of cars available now directly from dealershi...

Toyota Launches Special Edition Landcruiser Horizon

11 February 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles As Toyota continues to celebrate the 60th anniversary year of its formal establishment in Australia, it has launched the...

New Toyota GR Yaris: A Rally Car For The Road

15 January 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The world premiere of Toyota's rally-inspired GR Yaris has revealed a pure performance car born from Toyota's title-winning expe...

Owners of Toyota Hybrids To Save Millions

8 January 2020 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Australian motorists who bought a Toyota hybrid vehicle last year are expected to make combined savings of more than $11 million ...

2020 All-New Corolla Sedan Is Here

28 November 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota's stylish all-new Corolla sedan offers a vast improvement in driving dynamics, performance, safety, refinement an...

C-HR Hybrid Coming In 2020

28 November 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has expanded the appeal of its stunning C-HR SUV by introducing hybrid-electric technology, refining its eye...

All-New Corolla Sedan Offers Style, Safety & A Hybrid First

8 November 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota will launch the stylish all-new Corolla sedan in late November with a new hybrid powertrain option, improved ...

Toyota introduces Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ on select vehicles

1 November 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Owners of select Toyota vehicles will be able to enjoy the convenience and functionality of Apple CarPlay® and ...

Toyota Fortuner Expands Safety Features

18 October 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has introduced four new advanced safety features to its Fortuner range, including high-tech crash avoidance capability ...

More Convenience, Style And Safety For Toyota Corolla Hatch

18 October 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has updated its Corolla hatch with the addition of new safety and convenience features and cool new colourways providing owners wit...

Hybrid Powertrain Headlines Upgrade For Toyota C-HR

1 October 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has extended the availability of its hybrid powertrain with the upgraded C-HR being the latest model to benefit from ...

Toyota RAV4 Wins 2019 Carsguide 'Car of the Year' Award

23 September 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The all-new Toyota RAV4 has won the 2019 CarsGuide Car of the Year award ahead of a list of finalists that inclu...

Toyota LandCruiser Passes 10 Million Sales

20 September 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota Motor Corporation today announced Australians have bought more LandCruisers than any other country as the iconic vehicle b...

Cool Colours Distinguish Corolla Hatch Update

22 July 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles It defined the funky ska sound of late '70s British music and the cool Art Deco footware favoured by gentlemen from Fred Astaire to Ed...

Granvia Offers Premium Level of Comfort & Safety

17 July 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota's all-new Granvia will offer supreme comfort, premium appointments and a high level of safety features to move people i...

Safety First For Upgraded Toyota HiLux

25 June 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota will significantly increase the safety technology offered on its HiLux with the addition of Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance feat...

All-New Toyota HiAce Delivers The Goods

29 May 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has launched an all-new HiAce range of vans that delivers vast improvements in driver comfort, performance, safety and f...

Toyota Reveals Supra Pricing And Sales Process

20 May 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota will launch its hotly anticipated GR Supra sports car priced from $84,9001 when the car arrives in Australia...

All-New RAV4 Raises The Bar For SUV Style and Substance

9 May 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The all-new Toyota RAV4 has raised the bar for SUV performance, safety, technology, style and refinement. Just as the first-ge...

All-New RAV4 Offers Class-Leading Safety Features

18 April 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The all-new Toyota RAV4 will offer class-leading safety across the entire 11-model range when it goes on sale in the second...

The 13th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

5 April 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest is a global competition held to encourage and inspire creative expression and imagination in children. It is...

Black Edition Kluger

3 April 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has confirmed that black is always in fashion by unveiling a dashing special-edition Kluger dubbed Black Edition...

Style and Technology Updates For 2019 Prius

12 March 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota has refreshed its pioneering Prius with a new sense of style and more advanced technology. With cleaner and more engag...

Advanced Safety and Impressive New Features For Next-Generation HiAce

19 February 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Toyota reveals next-generation HiAce (Pre-production overseas model shown) For the first time in 15 years, Toyota has re...

The Legend Returns: Toyota GR Supra Makes World Debut

15 January 2019 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Pre-production overseas model shown The all-new Toyota GR Supra, the fifth generation of Toyota's legendary sports car and ...

Best First Cars for School Leavers

8 November 2018 · Our Blog - Read The Latest Articles Yes, we may be bias as one of Brisbane's Toyota Dealership, but who wouldn’t be with a brand that is the number 1 most trusted...

Trailblazer Spotlight: Jefferson Faynes, Service Advisor