Toyota has announced its large Tundra pick-up has been approved for sale here
from November – the large U.S. sourced Toyota pick-up will be re-configured to
right-hand-drive in Melbourne by the Walkinshaw Automotive Group, much the
same as the long standing RAM and Chevrolet Silverado pickups. The Tundra
arrives first in Limited grade with a top of the range Premium addition arriving in
the second quarter next year. No prices have been announced just yet but the
fully re-engineered Tundra has been six years in development – sitting on the
same platform that underpins the LandCruiser 300 series. Powered by a 3.5-litre
twin-turbo V6 with 326kW and 790Nm of torque linked to a 10-speed automatic
transmission – driving through a part-time system with dual-range transfer case.
It offers an impressive 4.5 tonne towing capacity. It arrives as sales of large pick-
ups have slowed considerably. I’m David Berthon

Toyota has announced its large Tundra pick-up has been approved for sale here from November – the large U.S. sourced Toyota pick-up will be re-configured to right-hand-drive in Melbourne by the Walkinshaw Automotive Group, much the same as the long standing RAM and Chevrolet Silverado pickups. The Tundra arrives first in Limited grade with a top of the range Premium addition arriving in the second quarter next year. No prices have been announced just yet but the fully re-engineered Tundra has been six years in development – sitting on the same platform that underpins the LandCruiser 300 series. Powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 with 326kW and 790Nm of torque linked to a 10-speed automatic transmission – driving through a part-time system with dual-range transfer case. It offers an impressive 4.5 tonne towing capacity. It arrives as sales of large pick- ups have slowed considerably. I’m David Berthon

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

Toyota to sell large Tundra pick-up truck here from November

A new Toyota Camry that has just arrived – the Camry still our top-selling sedan
despite the fact that today SUV’s rule while passenger sedans have shrunk to just
15.4 per cent of the market – The latest Camry at last gives us some sharper
styling and a new interior, Toyota’s fifth generation hybrid technology, more
power, improved drive performance and according to Toyota, an 11 percent
reduction in fuel consumption to 4L/100km – the hybrid electric power train
produces a 10kW increase in output, combining a 2.5-litre petrol engine with a
more powerful electric motor generator driving the front wheels via an electronic
variable or CVT transmission. There’s four drive modes including an EV mode
where it can be driven over short distances on EV power at low speeds. Prices
have risen by up to $2573, the most affordable, the Camry Ascent hybrid,
$39,990, the mid-spec Ascent Sport Hybrid $42,990, the top spec SL Hybrid
$53,990. The entry model with rear camera with guidelines, front and rear parking
sensors, dual zone climate control and a swag of driver assist technology. As I
said earlier, serviceability and reliability have always been the Camry’s high
points. Warranty five years/unlimited kilometre. I look forward to driving the new
Camry soon. I’m David Berthon

A new Toyota Camry that has just arrived – the Camry still our top-selling sedan despite the fact that today SUV’s rule while passenger sedans have shrunk to just 15.4 per cent of the market – The latest Camry at last gives us some sharper styling and a new interior, Toyota’s fifth generation hybrid technology, more power, improved drive performance and according to Toyota, an 11 percent reduction in fuel consumption to 4L/100km – the hybrid electric power train produces a 10kW increase in output, combining a 2.5-litre petrol engine with a more powerful electric motor generator driving the front wheels via an electronic variable or CVT transmission. There’s four drive modes including an EV mode where it can be driven over short distances on EV power at low speeds. Prices have risen by up to $2573, the most affordable, the Camry Ascent hybrid, $39,990, the mid-spec Ascent Sport Hybrid $42,990, the top spec SL Hybrid $53,990. The entry model with rear camera with guidelines, front and rear parking sensors, dual zone climate control and a swag of driver assist technology. As I said earlier, serviceability and reliability have always been the Camry’s high points. Warranty five years/unlimited kilometre. I look forward to driving the new Camry soon. I’m David Berthon

New Toyota Camry sedan arrives with 5th generation hybrid powertrain

Leapmotor has announced the arrival of its mid-sized C10 electric SUV due in
November, the Chinese brands first global product and the first of a new breed of
sharply priced Chinese electric vehicles due in the next 12 months. While pricing
for the two Leapmotor C10 variants, Style and Design, has not yet been officially
announced its heavily rumoured both will sell for less than $50,000 before on
road costs – undercutting current mid-sized EV brands. Both C10 variants have a
claimed 420km range with claimed state of the art innovation and technology, and
high levels of equipment and safety elements. Warranty listed at 7 years
160,000km with battery warranty over 8 years. Buyers who take delivery before
March 31 next year will be offered one-years free charging through the Chargefox
network. No dealers have so far been named for Leapmotor. I’m David Berthon

Leapmotor has announced the arrival of its mid-sized C10 electric SUV due in November, the Chinese brands first global product and the first of a new breed of sharply priced Chinese electric vehicles due in the next 12 months. While pricing for the two Leapmotor C10 variants, Style and Design, has not yet been officially announced its heavily rumoured both will sell for less than $50,000 before on road costs – undercutting current mid-sized EV brands. Both C10 variants have a claimed 420km range with claimed state of the art innovation and technology, and high levels of equipment and safety elements. Warranty listed at 7 years 160,000km with battery warranty over 8 years. Buyers who take delivery before March 31 next year will be offered one-years free charging through the Chargefox network. No dealers have so far been named for Leapmotor. I’m David Berthon

New Leapmotor C10 SUV to be priced to stir up the mid sized EV SUV market

SUV’S now represent 57.5 per cent of the new vehicle market whereas the trusty
passenger sedan segment is down to 15.4 percent. Having said that the Toyota
Camry still dominates the medium passenger car segment under $60,000, well
represented with 65 percent of sales. It’s been around a long time with an
enviable record for serviceability and reliability. At times its somewhat bland
styling has labelled it white goods on wheels however Toyota has just released a
new model that will answer the styling critics. Still recognisable as a Camry but
with sharper lines and a much-improved interior. And it comes with a fifth
generation Hybrid electric powertrain featuring more power and improved drive
performance and yet, according to Toyota, reduced fuel consumption of up to 11
per cent. And with more active safety technology and more comfort and
convenience features. Toyota has had enormous success with its RAV 4 hybrid
SUV, but we sometimes forget the Camry Hybrid is the taxi operator’s vehicle of
choice. Whenever I get in one, I ask the driver how his car is performing – one
told me recently he had covered 480,000 on the same engine and transmission in
18 months with downtime only for regular servicing. Impressive to say the least.
I’m David Berthon

SUV’S now represent 57.5 per cent of the new vehicle market whereas the trusty passenger sedan segment is down to 15.4 percent. Having said that the Toyota Camry still dominates the medium passenger car segment under $60,000, well represented with 65 percent of sales. It’s been around a long time with an enviable record for serviceability and reliability. At times its somewhat bland styling has labelled it white goods on wheels however Toyota has just released a new model that will answer the styling critics. Still recognisable as a Camry but with sharper lines and a much-improved interior. And it comes with a fifth generation Hybrid electric powertrain featuring more power and improved drive performance and yet, according to Toyota, reduced fuel consumption of up to 11 per cent. And with more active safety technology and more comfort and convenience features. Toyota has had enormous success with its RAV 4 hybrid SUV, but we sometimes forget the Camry Hybrid is the taxi operator’s vehicle of choice. Whenever I get in one, I ask the driver how his car is performing – one told me recently he had covered 480,000 on the same engine and transmission in 18 months with downtime only for regular servicing. Impressive to say the least. I’m David Berthon

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