The Toyota models with the shortest and longest wait times in 2025

01/20/2025 02:00 PM

Toyota had a busy 2024 in Australia, with the Japanese auto giant surpassing previous record sales and finding new homes for the 241,296 new cars it sold last year.

The 12.1 per cent growth from 2023 to 2024 was largely spearheaded by the Toyota RAV4 – the brand's best-selling model and the second most popular car by volume in 2024 – which recorded 58,718 sales, and the HiLux ute that came in third overall at 53,499.

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The Japanese marque comfortably led the sales race among all brands, with Toyota’s 241,296 sales total comfortably surpassing other rivals such as Ford in second (100,170), Mazda in third (95,987), Kia in fourth (81,787), and Mitsubishi in fifth (74,547).

While the brand faced production issues between 2022 and 2023 that led to a surplus of backlog, a Toyota Australia spokesperson told Drive, "We are back to what we'd consider to be post-COVID normal wait times for most vehicles, which is three to six months".

"We expect vehicle demand and supply across the industry to be more balanced in 2025 than previous years," they added.

With this in mind, here are the estimated wait times for every Toyota model in Australia for 2025.

Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise, the prices listed in this article are the recommended retail price and do not include on-road costs. As such, prices may change upon checkout. Prices are accurate as of January 15, 2025.

What is the wait time for the Toyota RAV4?

According to a Toyota Australia spokesperson, the 2025 estimated wait time on the Toyota RAV4 SUV is less than three months.

"Wait times vary depending on the model, variant and specification requirements of each customer. Toyota dealers are best placed to continue to provide updates to our customers on delivery timeframes for individual orders," they told Drive.

At its peak demand, wait times for the RAV4 hybrid SUV spanned approximately two years, with some previous customers cancelling their orders amid exhausted supply and manufacturing troubles.

As previously reported byDrive, the next-generation RAV4 was spied testing ahead of an internal launch expected sometime in 2025.

For reference, 2025 pricing on the Toyota RAV4 starts from $42,260 base-spec RAV4 GX and extends to the range-topping RAV4 Edge priced from $58,360.

What is the wait time for the Toyota HiLux?

Toyota HiLux customers will have to wait an estimated three months to take delivery of the Japanese car maker's ute.

As previously reported by Drive, the next-generation HiLux is due in global showrooms sometime in 2026, with overseas reports claiming the 2026 dual-cab ute will retain its current 2.8-litre four-cylinder engine.

However, the 2026 Toyota HiLux was previously spotted testing in Thailand – where Australia-bound models are made – with global reports suggesting the update is a heavy facelift rather than a newly built vehicle.

In Australia, Toyota offers a whopping 27 variants of the HiLux, with both single and dual-cab chassis available and a mix of petrol and diesel-powered options.

Pricing on the HiLux starts from the entry-level HiLux Workmate Single Cab priced from $27,730 and tops out at the HiLux GR Sport Diesel dual cab, which carries a $74,310 retail price tag.

What is the wait time on the Toyota Corolla?

In 2025, members of the Toyota Corolla line-up – encompassing the sedan, hatch and GR – as well as its SUV sibling, the Corolla Cross, have an estimated wait time of less than four to five months.

For context, the Toyota Corolla was the seventh-most popular model sold by volume in Australia last year, with the Japanese marque selling 24,027 – up 20.2 per cent from 2023 – examples in 2024.

The Japanese car maker has been a global hybrid leader for approximately two decades, with the local arm deciding to only sell petrol-electric powertrain options for its passenger cars and SUVs as of June 2024.

With this in mind, hybrids accounted for approximately 68 per cent – or 118,081 examples – of Toyota’s entire 2024 sales total, with the Corolla ranking second (19,460) in terms of petrol-electric powertrain options delivered last year.

The base-spec Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport hatch starts from $32,110 and reaches to the Corolla GR GTS hatch priced from $70,490.

What is the wait time on the Toyota Camry?

A Toyota Australia spokesperson said 2025 estimated wait times on the Toyota Camry hybrid sedan is less than four to five months depending on the customer’s request.

As a reference, the Camry ranked first in terms of the sub-$60,000 medium passenger car segment sales, accruing 15,401 units sold in 2024.

Pricing for the hybrid sedan kicks off from $39,990 for the base-spec Camry Ascent, while one grade above sees a $3000 increase for the Camry Ascent Sport that is priced from $42,990, and reaches the range-topping Camry SL at $53,990.

What is the wait time on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado?

The recently launched 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado has an approximate wait time of six to seven months.

A spokesperson for the Japanese marque told Drive, "Some vehicles such as the LandCruiser Prado have longer wait times because there is typically pent-up demand when a new model launches".

During the November 2024 launch of the popular SUV, Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said up to 27,000 Prado examples will be arriving in Australia over the next 12 months.

To avoid extended wait times for the Prado, Toyota has implemented a new allocation system that will see its dealer network be handed 12 months’ worth of allocated Prado stock to confirm deposits and orders.

Once the number of units has been exhausted, Toyota dealers will not be able to order more examples until their allocation is renewed.

As a guide, the Toyota LandCruiser Prado line-up kicks off with the Prado GX at $72,500 and reaches the top-spec LandCruiser Prado Kakadu with a starting retail price of $99,990.

What is the wait time on the Toyota LandCruiser?

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 and 70 Series have an estimated wait time of less than four to five months, according to a Toyota Australia spokesperson.

As previously reported by Drive, Toyota is upgrading the 2025 LandCruiser 300 Series to feature its latest infotainment system, as well as added safety features, new interior technology and more convenience features.

While Toyota’s local division is yet to officially announce pricing on the updated LandCruiser 300 Series, additional features will likely see a price increase on the 4WD’s current range that starts from $96,991 (GX variant) to $145,791 (Sahara ZX) before on-road fees are applied.

The updated 2025 LandCruiser 300 Series is expected to launch between April and June 2025.

The Japanese marque has bid farewell to the V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series in 2024. However, Toyota previously announced a new five-speed manual variant of the LandCruiser 70 Series – equipped with a four-cylinder 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine – is open for orders.

Pricing on the 2025 LandCruiser 70 Series starts from $75,600 for the base-spec 76 Series Workmate wagon auto and extends to the 79 Series GXL dual-cab chassis auto ute priced from $83,500.

What is the wait time on the Toyota Yaris?

Buyers thinking about the Toyota Yaris range – which includes the conventional hatch and the GR variants – as well as the Yaris Cross SUV can expect an estimated wait time of four to five months.

As previously reported by Drive, the facelifted 2025 Yaris GR and GTS grades see an increase in power from its 1.6-litre turbo engine, in addition to updated interior and overall styling.

While the Yaris GR hatch six-speed manual transmission is available for purchase at local showrooms, Toyota said an automatic variant is due in Australia sometime in mid-2025, but did not confirm specific timing.

For reference, the base-spec Yaris Ascent Sport hybrid is priced from $28,500 and reaches the top-level Yaris GR GTS that comes with a $60,490 retail price tag.

Meanwhile, pricing on the Yaris Cross – the third most popular light SUV in Australia’s new car market last year – starts from $30,900 for the base-trim GX and extends to $39,880 for the Yaris Cross Urban.

If you’re torn on whether to choose the Yaris hatch or the Yaris Cross SUV, read Drive’s review and comparison of the two siblings here.

What’s the wait time on the Toyota Kluger?

A Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed the Toyota Kluger has an estimated wait time of six to seven months depending on the customer preference.

The Japanese car maker offers three Kluger variants in Australia: the base-spec Kluger GX (priced from $60,920), the mid-trim Kluger GXL ($70,440) and the top-level Kluger Grande ($82,860).

For context, the Kluger was Toyota’s fourth-best-selling model across its hybrid line, accounting for 8212 sales in 2024.

If you want to know how the large hybrid SUV performs on the road, visit Drive’s Toyota Kluger range reviews here.

What is the wait time on the Toyota C-HR?

Customers thinking about purchasing the Toyota C-HR can expect to wait four to five months before taking delivery of the small hybrid SUV.

Similar to the Kluger, the Japanese marque offers the C-HR in three forms, the entry-level C-HR GXL priced from $42,990, the mid-spec C-HR Koba ($49,990) and the top-trim C-HR GR Sport that comes with a $54,990 retail tag.

While the hybrid SUV is available for purchase in local showrooms, one driver decided to import a 2017 C-HR from Japan, complete with a Modellista body kit that features a rear wing, side skirts and larger front and rear bumpers.

What’s the wait time on the Toyota GR86?

According to a Toyota Australia spokesperson, the GR86 sports coupe has an approximate wait time of four to five months after it arrived in local showrooms at the end of 2024.

As previously reported by Drive, the 2025 GR86 features updated suspension and steering tuning, as well as upgrades to the sports car’s manual and automatic transmission.

The Japanese marque previously unveiled a Limited Edition variant based on the range-topping GTS GR86, with 86 examples delivered to Australian dealerships in December 2024.

For reference, the 2025 GR86 range comes in four variants – a manual and automatic GT and GTS model – with prices starting from $43,940 for the entry-level GR86 GT manual and extending to $46,090 for the GR86 GTS automatic.

What is the wait time on the Toyota GR Supra?

While we’re on the topic of Toyota sports cars, buyers thinking about adding a Supra GR to their garage can expect approximate wait times of six to seven months before the coupe is on their driveway.

Toyota is set to close the chapter on the current ‘A90’ generation of the Supra GR once the 300 examples of the Final Edition variant finish production, though the Japanese car maker has not specified when this will happen.

However, the next generation of the Supra lineage has previously been confirmed by a Toyota Australia executive, with previous reports from Japan claiming the sports car will downsize to a hybrid engine as opposed to the current Supra’s 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit sourced from BMW.

For context, the current-generation Supra shares the same engine and underpinnings as the BMW Z4.

At present, the 2025 Supra GR starts from $86,295 for the Supra GR GT manual and automatic variants and reaches the top-of-the-range Supra GR GTS automatic at $97,380.

What is the wait time on the Toyota bZ4X?

Toyota’s only all-electric model, the bZ4X, has an approximate wait time of less than three months, according to a Toyota Australia spokesperson.

As a reference, Toyota sold 944 examples of the battery-powered SUV, with the Japanese marque failing to hit its initial 1500 target it set for the bZ4X.

Estimated retail pricing on the Toyota bZ4X in 2025 ranges from $66,000 to $74,900 excluding on-road costs. If you want to know how Toyota’s all-electric model performs on Australian roads, visit Drive’s review page here.

What is the wait time on the Toyota Fortuner?

Buyers considering the Toyota Fortuner can expect to wait approximately less than three months before taking delivery of the car.

For context, the Fortuner shares the same underpinnings as the HiLux ute but is wrapped in an off-road SUV-style body.

The diesel SUV is available in three variants, the base-spec Fortuner GX, which kicks off from $53,775, the mid-level Fortuner GXL ($58,895) and the top-level Fortuner Crusade priced from $66,755.

What is the wait time on the Toyota HiAce?

The Toyota HiAce van has an approximate wait time of six to seven months. For reference, the HiAce is the best-selling van in Australia in 2024, with the Japanese marque delivering 12,082 examples between January and December last year.

As a comparison, the Hyundai Staria Load, which ranked second at 3503, was closer to its third-place rival in the Ford Transit Custom van (3427) than the HiAce.

Pricing for the commercial van in 2025 starts from $48,886 for the HiAce LWB RWD and tops out at the HiAce Commuter GL, which comes with a $80,656 retail price.

What is the wait time on the Toyota Granvia?

Similar to the HiAce, a Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed there is an approximate six to seven-month wait on the Granvia people mover.

For context, the Granvia is priced from $68,306 for the entry-level variant and extends to the top-spec Granvia VX that has a starting retail price of $77,355.

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