Toyota

Tesla Model 3 vs. China, Japan, Europe, and Korea: Who is really the cheapest?

The Model 3 Standard at NIS 192,000 competes with Hyundai Elantra, Škoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla, and Chery Arrizo. Who’s cheapest in real life, and what’s the catch?

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD on a drive to Eilat and back.
With the library? With the Corolla, still the most common car in the country.

We drove the Japanese Toyota Corolla back in Israel

After a 1.5-year Turkish import ban, the Corolla returned cheaper, slightly Americanized, impressive in fuel efficiency, yet reminded us why buyers now prefer crossovers.

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Toyota Corolla 2026.

From NIS 160,000: Toyota Corolla returns to Israel cheaper than before, but there’s a catch

The Corolla will be among Israel’s cheapest sedans until the 2026 redesign, but it loses the rear-seat AC vent and its radio uses American frequencies, limiting local station reception.

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JAC 5 Hybrid in the two-tone version.

Against the Toyota Yaris Cross: JAC 5 Hybrid, from NIS 155,000

The Chinese crossover, previously sold in petrol and electric versions, receives a hybrid version that is expected to be much more popular, with 228 hp.

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Up to NIS 20,000: 10 used cars for weekend mobility

Discover 10 affordable used cars under NIS 20,000 providing freedom of movement, ideal for first-time buyers or those on a budget, with a focus on reliability, maintenance, and value for money.

MARCH 26, 2024ByUDI EZION
Alto. One of the only minis with a real automatic transmission

A brief history of the Land Cruiser, just before we drive the new gen

Enthusiastic devotees, legendary survival stories, and a loyal community - the saga of the Toyota Land Cruiser before its new generation drive.

MARCH 17, 2024ByKENAN COHEN
Toyota BJ, built quickly on the basis of the American Jeep and a small truck