6 Good Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy Any Toyota Car

Toyota cars have, for a long time, been one of the most favoured automobiles on the market. Resonating on the fact that not only are they one of the most affordable, but they have been deemed as the most reliable and versatile cars by consumers. In recent years, we have seen a positive shift in the outlook of the Toyota brand; The redesign and reformation of their lineup is one that has rivalled luxurious counterparts. Indeed, we can say that the automakers follow the notion of “tested and trusted.

In the Nigerian automotive market, Toyota needs no introduction; it holds a presence that cannot be overtaken, selling out faster than any other brand across dealerships in the country. Why do Nigerians buy Toyota cars? Toyota is currently the most popular brand in Nigeria, which should come as no surprise. It’s interesting to note that this trend is currently prevalent not only throughout the world but also in many other African nations. People’s affection and trust for the Japanese brand are mostly due to its dependability, trustworthiness, and affordability. Cheap cars typically lack essential performance components due to the use of low-quality raw materials.

Interestingly, this has never happened with a Toyota product. However, on a different note, Nigerians in general simply adore foreign goods, which explains the widespread appeal of other automobile manufacturers like Honda and Lexus (the luxurious counterpart of Toyota). The Toyota brand is essentially known for durability, fuel efficiency, maintenance, resale value, and security. Toyota is the ideal brand for everyone, both the wealthy and the underprivileged. But, Toyota is just another imitating brand on the market. 

Toyota is a great brand, but we like to think there are brands far better than it, that deserve the praise it gets. That is why we have compiled why we think you should reconsider buying a Toyota in the near future. 

They imitate the technology of other manufacturers

When it comes to the manufacture of automobiles, Toyota rarely makes any new innovations. A notable instance is when Honda developed the Vtec technology for its automobiles in 1983 to improve performance and reduce fuel consumption. Toyota reverse-engineered this and, in 1996, produced the VVT-I, which is still in use today.

Toyota invents much more than you may believe. The majority of new Toyota automobiles lack the technology that a new car should have since they are only interested in selling a lot of cars to a lot of customers. For instance, the 2018 Honda Accord’s reverse camera features three viewpoints. These three images resemble the 360-degree rear cameras used on Mercedes vehicles. In 2020, the reverse camera on the Toyota Camry has a poor display and only offers one view. The cost of the Accord and Camry is the same. Which we believe is quite unfair. 

The interior is never up to standard

In 2020, Toyota produced interiors that were the least attractive, which will irritate many of you but keep you from complaining because it’s a Toyota. Another good example is the 2020 Camry’s cabin. The infotainment system resembles a calculator due to the disorganized button layout. The stitching on the seats is excessively cheap for a high-end Toyota sedan.

Toyota is the only manufacturer whose automobiles consistently have a cracked dashboard issue. Even the well-known Lexus ES and IS models, which are also owned by Toyota, have started to experience the issue.

Cars are just recycled 

For more than ten years, Toyota has recycled the Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Prado. If they weren’t merely selling us facelifted automobiles as “new model cars,” this wouldn’t be a bad thing. Many of you, thankfully, are aware of how to update automobiles in Nigeria.

Imagine the 2011 Toyota Corolla facelift, where the sole modification was the addition of a new taillight. They openly introduce a new automobile model, but nothing is even altered. Certainly not aesthetically!What a hyped-up brand.

Based on the engine is very lethargic 

Toyota consistently replaces engines in automobiles more often than any other leading automaker in the world. For more than 15 years, Toyota has used the same engine in the Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Prado. All of Toyota’s sedans use the same engine, leaving you to wonder why the Camry and Corolla drive similarly.

Toyota is incredibly slothful and refuses to change the way it produces engines. Toyota hasn’t yet experimented with ways to use turbocharging technology and similar techniques to increase performance while reducing engine size. They are most likely waiting to imitate their competitors.

Bad Styling and design 

Toyota is not a huge lover of mouthwatering designs when it comes to car appearance. When people remark about how amazing the Toyota brand is, I usually argue that their automobiles are not gorgeous on the outside.

You might not be concerned with a car’s appearance, but others like me are. While Toyota simply keeps feeding us the same sauce, other automakers in its league work to create better-looking designs for their vehicles.

Thankfully, Toyota woke up in 2018 and started taking design cues from Lexus, which is helping the brand go back up the ladder of attractive mainstream automakers.

The trim level is no longer relevant

Toyota’s numerous trim levels for a vehicle company that is supposed to be accessible to anyone. The trim levels for a Toyota Camry include L, LE, XLE, SE, XSE, and TRD. The small differences between these trims make it difficult for customers to decide which to choose.

Why can’t the trims be minimum when the pricing of these trims only differs by a few thousand dollars? The concept is quite mind-boggling. With the vast number of trims available, they keep increasing the price. 

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Conclusion

The fact that the same brand exists with better alternatives may be the reason why people undervalue some Toyota models. Choices can be advantageous, particularly for buyers. They might, perhaps, be a nightmare for other available models. One would concur that people don’t pay attention to the more popular Toyota cars rather than the ones that are not so appreciated. What is most important is getting value for your money, and with these underrated Toyota cars, you can be sure of that.