Test Drives

Toyota is doing its best—or so we assume—to shed its image of plain, uninspiring cars by launching sportier models with more character. Recently, we happened to test drive two of them in back-to-back weeks, although they couldn’t have been more different: the Corolla Apex Edition and the GR Supra 3.0 …

Let’s be honest, the Toyota Corolla no longer deserves the slow and boring car tag that keeps sticking to it since like forever—not with the latest generation based on the automaker’s TNGA-C platform. Yes, you can have some fun behind the wheel of this Japanese compact that’s historically known for …

While it certainly looks old-fashioned on paper compared to its rivals, the 4Runner has a solid reputation, along with the dynamite resale value that comes with it. The current iteration of this rugged-faced SUV has been on the road for 10 years running with very minor physical and mechanical changes, …

Are minivans still the best family vehicle you can buy? The SUV craze suggests otherwise, but the fact of the matter is that nothing is more spacious, practical and convenient for a large family. Toyota , which resurrected the Venza wagon in the form of a midsize SUV, simultaneously introduced …

Despite sedans losing giant market shares to SUVs, the Toyota Corolla remains one of the best-selling vehicles in the world. Available across the globe, it provides safe and reliable transportation for countless people and their families. Part of Toyota’s stellar reputation for reliability comes from a calculated approach to new …

We at The Car Guide typically wait until the summer to test drive sports cars. As a matter of fact, most sports car manufacturers prefer to keep their press vehicles away from the cold and the elements during winter. This time, however, Toyota did us a favour by putting a …

There is no such thing as a perfect car or truck. You can always find something not to like or stuff that doesn’t meet one driver’s specific needs. However, we at The Car Guide believe we have found a vehicle that seriously challenges the premise above. The Toyota RAV4 is …

As the best-selling SUV in Canada, the Toyota RAV4 is clearly a big hit among consumers. For 2021, both the conventionally powered model and the RAV4 Hybrid remain unchanged. However, a new plug-in hybrid variant joins the lineup. The Car Guide recently headed to Kingston, Ontario to attend the Canadian …

A lot of things have been said and written about the current-generation Toyota Tundra . After all, it dates all the way back to… 2007. Of course, the automaker has made a few changes and updates over the years, most notably in 2014, but it’s never been able to threaten …

While compiling a list of 10 surprisingly fuel-efficient vehicles recently, we included the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid . Thanks to a brand new global architecture called TNGA and a more advanced hybrid system, this model is 19-percent more frugal than the old one with an official combined rating of 6.7 …