TOYOTA UNVEILS 2024 LINED-UP AT KYALAMI MATTSURI SHOWCASE
From the reborn FJ Cruiser to the all‑electric bZ4X, Toyota gives media an exclusive first drive of its upcoming models — signalling a bold new era for the brand in South Africa.
Toyota hosts its first-ever Matsuri event at Kyalami
The company used the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit to showcase upcoming models and give the media limited driving experiences.
“Matsuri” means to celebrate or pay respect, fitting the brand’s celebration of a busy product‑launch year.
2. Media received close-up previews and short test drives
Journalists were given hands-on access and brief driving stints in the new vehicles Toyota plans to release this year
3. bZ4X: Toyota’s first full battery-electric vehicle for South Africa
- The bZ4X will be Toyota’s first fully electric model introduced to the South African market.
- Built on the dedicated e‑TNGA platform, it will come in both single‑motor FWD and dual‑motor AWD versions, with final specifications to be confirmed at launch later this year .
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