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Toyota agrees to $750 million HiLux, Prado DPF class action settlement

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First reported by CarExpert · 13 October at 12:33 pm

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CarExpert·Motoring press·13 October at 12:33 pm

Toyota agrees to $750 million HiLux, Prado DPF class action settlement

The Japanese auto giant has apologised to affected HiLux, Prado and Fortuner owners after agreeing to a settlement, subject to Federal Court approval.

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The quick read

  • Toyota has agreed to a $750 million settlement for a class action related to the DPF in HiLux, Prado, and Fortuner models.
  • The settlement is subject to Federal Court approval.
  • The affected models are popular utes and 4x4s in the Australian market.
  • Toyota has apologised to affected owners.

For dealers: This settlement matters to Australian dealers because it may impact customer trust and loyalty, particularly for Toyota's ute and 4x4 models.

AI-assisted summary of the coverage below — check the original reporting before relying on specifics.

ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The HiLux and Prado are two of Toyota's most popular models in Australia, and the DPF issue has likely already affected sales and showroom traffic.

What it means for the order bank

Toyota's apology and settlement agreement may help to mitigate some of the damage to the brand's reputation, but dealers should still expect some customers to be wary of purchasing affected models.

The $750 million settlement amount suggests that the issue is significant and widespread, and dealers should be prepared to address customer concerns about the DPF in these models.

Competitor response and market impact

Other manufacturers of utes and 4x4s, such as Ford and Holden, may try to capitalize on Toyota's woes by promoting their own models as more reliable alternatives.

Dealers should be prepared to respond to these competitor claims and highlight the strengths of Toyota's models, while also being transparent about the DPF issue and the steps being taken to address it.

Moving forward

This week, dealers can take a decisive action by reviewing their inventory and pricing strategies for the affected models, and considering offering additional warranties or guarantees to customers who purchase these vehicles.

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