Toyota owned no New Zealand import system or distribution or dealership chain but worked towards acquiring a shareholding in Consolidated.

Vehicles that were locally assembled were Toyota Starlet, Corolla, Corona, Crown, Cressida, Hilux, LiteAce, Land Cruiser and HiAce.

[5] Toyota's remaining factory at Thames became a refurbishment centre for the resale of used imports from Japan, designated as Signature Class.

During 1998 tariffs on cars imported fully assembled ended as the final step of a long-term New Zealand Government plan for the industry.

[9] New Toyota and Lexus vehicles are sourced from Japan (Corolla, HiAce, RAV4, Yaris, GR Yaris, Land Cruiser, 86, Previa, Prius, Camry), Austria (GR Supra), Thailand (HiLux, Fortuner, Corolla) and the United States of America (Highlander).