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Toyota Hilux Legend 55 (2026): Long‑term road‑trip test of SA’s favourite bakkie
The 2026 Toyota Hilux Legend 55 4x4 double cab spent December and January hauling kids, luggage, and surfboards from Hermanus to Still Bay. Here’s how it handled comfort, holiday duty, and how much diesel it used.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8GD VX-L (2026) Review
Toyota's new VX-L trim level for the Prado elevates proceedings, adding a little flair to the recipe that already appears to be winning favour amongst the adventurous and stylish alike. An extended test of the latest variant showed us why the nameplate continues to be a home run choice.
Toyota Hilux Legend 55 (2025) Review
Toyota celebrates over five decades of Hilux with a new Legend model. We spent a week with the special edition and put it to the ultimate test.
Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD-6 4x4 GR-Sport (2025) Review
Toyota's stalwart seven-seater family SUV finally gets some much-needed GR treatment, and we spent a week in suburbia putting it to the test.
Hi-Lo - Toyota Quantum GL vs Mercedes-Benz V-Class V300d
Vans, the people movers! We have the Toyota Quantum GL standing with the luxury elite Mercedes-Benz V-Class. Here's what you're getting for your money.
2025 Toyota Starlet Cross 1.5 XR (Manual) Quick Review
Is this SA's best compact crossover for frugal families? We see how well the Starlet Cross handles the salt mines of daily existence in 2025!
Toyota Starlet Cross 1.5 XR Auto (2025) - Video Review
Watch how Taye got on with the Starlet Cross in his test period. Is it truly a Goldilocks car? Watch on to find out.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8GD VX-R (2025) Review
Toyota has once again changed the game for luxury offroaders with the new Prado. The Prado falls at the upper end of the spectrum, bracketed by the Land Cruiser 300 at the sharp end and the Fortuner at the lower end. We drive the Prado to find out if this is the best Land Cruiser Toyota has made yet.
Toyota Hilux (2025) 2.8 GD-6 48V double cab 4x4 Raider Review
The higher-specified Toyota Hilux models got an additional hybrid boost last year, and Raider models also gained loads of new goodies. We're driving the 2.8 GD-6 48V double cab 4x4 Raider around town and the countryside to find out what kind of commuter it makes.
Toyota Vitz 1.0 XR MT (2024) Review
It's SA's cheapest Toyota but does that mean you should buy it? We subjected the Vitz to a hard two weeks of family duty and more to find out.
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XR (2025) Review - Best-Selling Just Got Better
Since its release in 2021, the Toyota Corolla Cross has become a runaway success, topping charts for not only the best-selling SUV in SA, but the best selling Hybrid as well. It's 2025 update sees it improved even more.
Toyota Land Cruiser 76 LX (2024) Station Wagon Review
The iconic Land Cruiser is built to conquer terrain that will instil fear in the hearts of the most intrepid explorers. Yet, many will complain that it's too pricey and doesn't offer enough modern convenience and safety equipment for 2024. Is the new Land Cruiser as basic and gruff as it's perceived to be? We put the new 76 wagon to the test to find out!