2016 Toyota Tarago (Australia)
Toyota Tarago has been updating in Australia, which is primarily interior-centric but also includes
specification and pricing adjustments.
The interior revisions include a new
piano black finish on the centre stack, with new ‘electrostatic’ touch switches
for climate control to bring it in line with newer models such as Prius. All
models now get a 6.1-inch touch-screen incorporating satellite navigation and
SUNA live traffic updates.
A new three-spoke steering wheel incorporates
MID controls for the new 4.2-inch display screen in the revised instrument
cluster. Interestingly, the Tarago now features ‘self-restoring paint’, which
can hold its shape on impact and return to its original shape.
All engines are upgraded to meet Euro 5
emissions requirements, with the 275 Hp 2GR V6 and six-speed auto rated at
10.2 L/100 km on GLi V6, and 10.3 L for GLX and Ultima. The 170 Hp 2.4-litre
four-cylinder with CVT nets 8.9 L/100 km.
The base GLi, with its 16-inch steelies,
starts at US$ 45,490, which the company is claiming to be ‘last century pricing’.
The range-topping Ultima is US$ 65,600, shedding US$ 1716 while gaining a reverse
camera and emergency hazard activation under braking.
All Taragos are covered by Toyota’s
Service Advantage, which is capped at US$ 180 for the first six services. Prices
are as follows (excluding on-roads):
- 2016 Toyota Tarago 4-cyl GLi – US$ 45,490
- 2016 Toyota Tarago 4-cyl GLX – US$ 47,990
- 2016 Toyota Tarago V6 GLi – US$ 50,490
- 2016 Toyota Tarago V6 GLX – US$ 55,990
- 2016 Toyota Tarago V6 Ultima – US$ 65,600
