HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s one of the most popular car brands in Hawaiʻi — and now locals have a chance to win a free ‘Yota.“Buying a first car is a major milestone, and for many young drivers, it can also feel overwhelming,” said Lance Ichimura, senior vice president of Toyota Hawaiʻi.As part of Toyota Hawaiʻi’s Cap & Corolla Giveaway, a brand-new 2026 Toyota Corolla LE will go home with one lucky student, recent graduate or first-time car buyer.How to applyTo enter the giveaway, you must be a resident 18-years-old or older with a valid driver’s license who graduated from high school or college between June 2024 and June 2026.AdvertisementAdvertisementNow through June 30 at 11:59 p.m, applicants can submit an entry at Toyota Hawaiʻi’s website. No purchase is necessary and the form takes between three to five minutes to complete.For a bonus entry, the company listed the following steps:Follow @toyotahi on InstagramShare the official giveaway post to your stories and tag @toyotahiHit the reshare button on the official giveaway post on InstagramTag a friend in the comments under the official giveaway post on InstagramThe winner will be randomly selected. 25 years, 25 trucks: Toyota drops exclusive ‘Hawaiʻi Edition’ Tacoma “We want this campaign to be more than a giveaway,” Ichimura said. “It is an invitation for young drivers to learn about their options, ask questions and take the first step toward vehicle ownership with a team that is ready to help.”First-time buyer supportAlong with the giveaway, Toyota Hawaiʻi is offering $1,000 toward down payment support on eligible cars for first-time buyers.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe company said it hopes to help make a first car purchase more affordable and provide support on the financing journey.The program will be offered now through Dec. 31.For more information, visit the website.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KHON2.
