450HP/tonne

Too heavy :(

It is less than a 5 minute job with the diagnostics tool ... sounds like the dealer is the tool in this case.

660km between fuel stops is typical for me in my 2011 Ascent Sport manual. That is using Shell 91 with 4c discount too ...

The fuel saving will be less than the cost of any chip ... if you drive sensibly. Few people are worried about economy after spending so much on a truck.

HID bulbs don't live forever and what you have experienced is a normal sign that they have reached the end of their life. We're getting to the point where some of the earliest Toyota's with HID headlights are needing replacement, where many people (including dealers) are mistaking the problem with an electrical issue.

This is normal, to reduce inconvenience to customers. What more do you expect? If you're not happy, leave the car with them an hire a replacement.

I've heard the same on both 70 series and 200 series 1VD engine. Ask a dealers opinion, or that of a local 4x4 forum member (as suggested above). If it also runs rough, misfires, lacks power or has abnormal exhaust smoke, the dealer should be your first stop.

The entire air conditioner unit behind the dash is different. The GTS has dual zone (driver and passenger can select different temps) and extra sensors & controllers to suit. Best to buy the car with the features you want to begin with (even if that means BRZ).

Good feedback! First thing I would be doing is removing the dealer billboards (aka number plate surrounds). Makes a much cleaner look. I wouldn't be able to handle anything hanging from the mirror, as it would swing around and probably hit me in the face when going around a nice/fun corner.

YES, far cheaper to just buy a TRD

Sorry for the late reply. It is a drum up issue in Australia, as 1 person wrote in to a newspaper and it got published. There has been a service campaign in Europe, like the Aurion VVT hose here, but not a safety recall. See here. New Zealand and Australia haven't needed to do this, as it hasn't been an issue. Dealers in both countries have been reminded that the injector seals are not reusable. The issue can be identified easily when the rocker cover is off (valve clearance check) or through the sump drain plug during services. So stick to the service schedule! As for an Amarok ... be careful not to stall it (ie it has no torque) lol

"Toyota Australia to publically debut new Corolla at Sydney motor show in October" I know more than that, but that's all I can say for now :(

Just because it comes up as N/A doesn't mean Toyota (in Japan) stopped getting them from the supplier, just that Toyota Australia don't expect to move any. No point having money sitting on shelves.

Auto transmission sits on 2000rpm even at 100km/h - 2 overdrive gears, while the manual only has one. Hence the auto gets better fuel economy, whilst the manual is faster 0-100.

Only if it will have a diesel engine, which is what the partnership is about.