UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) telah mengumumkan bahawa 2026 Toyota Yaris Cross menerima 2,298 tempahan dalam tempoh kurang sebulan sejak tempahan dibuka di Malaysia. Ada dua varian yang ditawarkan, bermula dengan Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S pada harga RM 99,900, manakala Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S Hybrid pula berharga RM 109,900.

Sebagai ringkasan, Yaris Cross dipasang di kilang Toyota Bukit Raja dan dibina atas platform Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA). Ia berukuran 4,310 mm panjang, 1,770 mm lebar dan 1,615 mm tinggi, dengan jarak roda 2,620 mm.

Varian petrol dikuasakan oleh enjin 1.5 liter naturally aspirated empat silinder yang menghasilkan 106 PS dan 138 Nm, dipadankan dengan transmisi CVT yang memacu roda hadapan.

Varian Hybrid pula menggunakan enjin 1.5 liter Atkinson-cycle bersama motor elektrik. Enjin menghasilkan 91 PS dan 121 Nm, manakala motor elektrik menghasilkan 80 PS dan 141 Nm. Output gabungan adalah 111 PS, disalurkan ke roda hadapan melalui transmisi e-CVT.

Di bahagian dalaman, kedua-dua varian hadir dengan paparan instrumen TFT LCD tujuh inci, skrin infotainmen 10.1 inci dengan Apple CarPlay dan Android Auto tanpa wayar, adaptive cruise control, adaptive high beam serta pencahayaan ambien. Varian Hybrid turut menerima pengecas telefon tanpa wayar sebagai kelengkapan standard.

Dari segi keselamatan, Yaris Cross dilengkapi Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), merangkumi Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) dan Automatic High Beam (AHB).

Toyota Yaris Cross dijual dengan waranti lima tahun tanpa had perbatuan. Varian Hybrid turut menerima waranti lapan tahun untuk bateri, inverter dan power management ECU, yang boleh dilanjutkan dua tahun lagi dengan bayaran RM 2,500.

Hanya beberapa hari selepas hantaran acah di media sosial, tempahan untuk Toyota Yaris Cross 2026 kini dibuka secara rasmi dengan harga permulaan RM 99,900, termasuk tawaran pilihan hibrid.

Berdasarkan senarai harga yang dikongsikan, terdapat dua varian Yaris Cross yang tersedia dengan harga anggaran:

• Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S – RM 99,900
• Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5 HEV – RM 109,900

Kedua-dua varian didatangkan dengan waranti selama 5 tahun, manakala varian hibrid menerima waranti tambahan selama 8 tahun bagi bateri hibrid, penyongsang (inverter) dan unit kawalan pengurusan kuasa (ECU).

Sebagai perbandingan, model kembarnya iaitu Perodua Traz, bermula pada harga RM 76,100 dan mencecah sehingga RM 82,000. Seperti yang dijangkakan sebelum ini, Yaris Cross diletakkan pada kedudukan yang lebih tinggi dalam pasaran dengan kelengkapan yang lebih baik serta trenkuasa hibrid di bawah platform Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA).

Perlu diperhatikan juga bahawa Yaris Cross bagi pasaran Asean adalah model yang berbeza berbanding model yang dijual di Eropah.

Berdasarkan risalah, Yaris Cross HEV akan dilengkapi dengan kawalan jelajah adaptif (adaptive cruise control) dan lampu tinggi automatik sebagai sebahagian daripada ciri keselamatan dalam rangkaian fungsi ADAS Toyota Safety Sense.

Kelengkapan tambahan termasuk skrin sentuh infotainmen 10.1-inci dengan ketersambungan Android Auto dan Apple CarPlay, rim 18-inci, pencahayaan dalaman berwarna biru, serta kluster instrumen digital LCD TFT 7.0-inci dengan empat mod paparan.

Yaris Cross mempunyai ukuran panjang 4,310 mm, lebar 1,770 mm, dan tinggi 1,615 mm dengan jarak roda sejauh 2,525 mm. Angka-angka ini adalah identik dengan Traz kecuali pada bahagian ketinggian, di mana Traz adalah 40 mm lebih tinggi.

Dari aspek teknikal, Yaris Cross 1.5S dikuasakan oleh enjin petrol 1.5-liter aspirasi semula jadi empat silinder sebaris (2NR-VE) yang sama seperti Traz, menghasilkan 106 PS dan tork 138 Nm. Kuasa disalurkan ke roda hadapan melalui transmisi D-CVT (Dual-Mode CVT) Daihatsu.

Bagi Yaris Cross 1.5 HEV pula, ia menggunakan trenkuasa hibrid yang diterajui oleh enjin 1.5-liter kitaran Atkinson aspirasi semula jadi (2NR-VEX). Enjin tersebut menghasilkan 91 PS dan tork 121 Nm, dibantu oleh motor elektrik yang menyumbang 80 PS dan tork 141 Nm untuk jumlah output keseluruhan sistem sebanyak 111 PS. Kuasa dihantar ke roda hadapan melalui transmisi CVT.

Pasaran SUV segmen-B tempatan kini sudah pun dipenuhi dengan pelbagai pilihan, menjadikan kemasukan lewat Yaris Cross ini satu cabaran yang besar. Walau bagaimanapun, UMWT sentiasa bersedia untuk bersaing dengan model seperti Proton X50, Honda HR-V, Chery Tiggo Cross, Jaecoo J5 dan Mitsubishi Xforce yang baru sahaja dilancarkan.

Just a few days following a tease on social media, the order books for the 2026 Toyota Yaris Cross are open, with a starting price of RM 99,900 and a hybrid option available as well.

Based on the price list shared with us, there will be two Yaris Cross variants available with estimated pricing as follows:

• Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S – RM 99,900
• Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5 HEV – RM 109,900

Both variants come with a 5-year warranty while the hybrid gets an additional 8-year warranty for the hybrid battery, inverter and power management control ECU.

For comparisons sake, its twin, the Perodua Traz, stars at RM 76,100 and tops out at RM 82,000. Furthermore, as speculated earlier, the Yaris Cross will be positioned a little higher up the food chain with better equipment and a hybrid powertrain under its Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform.

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It should be noted as well that the Yaris Cross slated for Asean will be a different model than the one sold in Europe.

From the brochure, the Yaris Cross 1.5S will be decently kitted out as well with 8-way power seat, kick-sensor rear hatch and roof rails.

The Yaris Cross HEV will be equipped with adaptive cruise control and automatic high beam among its safety features as part of the Toyota Safety Sense suite of ADAS functions.

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Additional kit includes a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 18-inch rims, blue interior illumination and a 7.0-inch TFT LCD digital instrument cluster with four modes.

The Yaris Cross measures in at 4,310 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,615 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,525 mm. These figures are identical to the Traz save for the height, which the latter is 40 mm taller.

Under the hood, the Yaris Cross 1.5S should be powered by the same 2NR-VE 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol mill from the Traz, packing 106 PS and 138 Nm of torque, sent to the front via Daihatsu’s D-CVT (Dual-Mode CVT).

As for the Yaris Cross 1.5 HEV, that would move with the hybrid powertrain led by the 2NR-VEX naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle 1.5-litre engine. On its own, it makes 91 PS and 121 Nm of torque, helped by an electric motor delivering 80 PS and 141 Nm of torque for a total system output rated at 111 PS. Sending power to the front is a CVT. It also has a dedicated EV mode for maximum efficiency.

Lastly, the colour options comprise Dark Turquoise, Silver Metallic, Attitude Black, Spicy Scarlet SE and Platinum Pearl White.

The local B-segment SUV market is already filled with plenty of options, making the Yaris Cross’s late entry a challenging one. Nonetheless, UMWT is always prepared and will be ready to take on the Proton X50, Honda HR-V, Cherry Tiggo Cross, Jaecoo J5 and the recently launched Mitsubishi Xforce.

Alongside the launch of the Toyota Vios Hybrid (HEV), UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) also announced that the battery packs of those models will be assembled locally at their facility in Bukit Raja, Klang.

UMWT has long reiterated its long-term commitment to reflect the mothership, in making electrified mobility accessible to Malaysians. To do so, that would require a certain degree of local assembly, a step taken with the Vios Hybrid and assembly of its battery here.

“The Vios Hybrid represents an important step forward in making electrified mobility more inclusive in Malaysia. As our most accessible hybrid model, it reflects Toyota’s Best in Town approach by delivering advanced hybrid technology into a car Malaysians already trust and rely on every day,” said Datuk Ravindran K., President of UMWT.

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The Vios Hybrid represents UMWT’s initiative in making electrified mobility further accessible by assembling key electrification components locally. Furthermore, doing so ensures they boost the local industry and supports it on multiple tiers.

That next step comprises investment in a dedicated hybrid battery assembly line in Bukit Raja.

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The line is capable of producing up to 30,000 battery units annually, while the facility assembles 97% of battery components locally. Not only does that support local vendors, but it also significantly reduces secondary CO2 emissions associated with import logistics while paving the path to meet the growing component demands for hybrid vehicles.

It is a high-precision assembly line, featuring intelligent fool-proof systems, automated inspection processes, sound-checker functions, battery performance testing, and full traceability throughout production. Each and every step here ensures the battery pack meets Toyota’s global standards for Quality, Durability and Reliability (QDR).

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Apart from expanding the local vendor chain, the battery assembly line also creates high-value employment opportunities, equips local talent with advanced electrification skills, and reinforces Malaysia’s position within the regional automotive value chain in line with the government’s goal of transforming the country into a regional vehicle manufacturing hub.

Setelah beberapa siri acahan, Toyota Vios Hybrid 2026 kini dilancarkan secara rasmi. Vios HEV (Kenderaan Elektrik Hibrid) ini memperluaskan portfolio hibrid UMW Toyota Motor di negara ini dan tersedia dalam dua varian.

Vios HEV ditawarkan pada harga bermula RM103,900, manakala Vios HEV GR Sport (GR-S) bermula daripada RM109,900. Ini menjadikannya tawaran hibrid Toyota yang paling mampu milik di Malaysia, malah berjaya memintas sedikit harga pesaing utamanya, Honda City e:HEV RS yang dijual pada harga RM111,900.

Di bawah bonet, ia dilengkapi enjin petrol 1.5 liter DOHC 16-injap, 4-silinder kitaran Atkinson dengan Dual VVT-i. Enjin tersebut secara kendiri menghasilkan 91 PS dan tork 121 Nm.

Motor elektriknya pula menghasilkan 80 PS dengan tork 141 Nm, dikuasakan oleh pek bateri litium-ion 0.7-kWh yang dinyatakan mampu bertahan sepanjang hayat kenderaan tersebut. Ia dipasang di bawah tempat duduk belakang bagi memastikan ruang but tidak terjejas.

Secara gabungan, output rangkaian kuasa ini mencecah 111 PS, dengan kadar penggunaan bahan api 3.6L/100km (NEDC), atau sekitar 31% lebih menjimatkan berbanding Vios 1.5G versi petrol sahaja. Keseluruhan sistem ini memacu roda hadapan melalui transmisi e-CVT. Sebagai perbandingan, City e:HEV RS menghasilkan 109 PS dan tork 253 Nm.

Pada panel suis di sebelah kanan stereng, terdapat butang mod EV yang mengutamakan pacuan elektrik sepenuhnya pada kelajuan rendah. Sistem hibrid pengecasan sendiri ini menggunakan brek regeneratif untuk mengecas semula bateri secara automatik, sekali gus memberikan kecekapan lebih baik dan pelepasan emisi lebih rendah, terutamanya dalam pemanduan bandar.

Walaupun Vios Hybrid menggunakan platform DNGA yang sama dengan Vios petrol, struktur asasnya telah menerima pengukuhan tambahan untuk ketegaran dan keselamatan yang lebih tinggi, beserta pengurangan berat bagi mengimbangi pek bateri hibrid yang lebih berat.

Dari segi penampilan, Vios Hybrid menyerupai Vios 1.5G namun boleh dibezakan melalui kemasan krom gelap pada bingkai tingkap, kemasan “gun metal” pada gril, serta rim 16-inci yang unik. Terdapat juga lambang HEV di bahagian belakang.

Varian Vios Hybrid GR-S lebih mudah dibezakan dengan kit aero yang berfungsi, lencana GR di bahagian belakang, dan rim aloi 17-inci. Vios HEV GR-S merupakan tambahan terbaharu dalam rangkaian GR Sport dan bukannya sekadar perubahan kosmetik semata-mata.

Pengendaliannya lebih tajam dengan talaan semula pada spring gegelung dan penyerap hentak. Malah, stereng kuasa elektrik turut dipertingkatkan untuk memberikan maklum balas yang lebih baik kepada pemandu.

Di bahagian dalam, perubahan paling ketara adalah unit infotainmen 10.1-inci yang lebih besar dengan sokongan Android Auto dan Apple CarPlay tanpa wayar. Varian petrol menggunakan skrin 9.0-inci yang sedikit kecil.

Membezakan varian GR-S ialah ruang dalaman yang menggabungkan tempat duduk kulit dan fabrik suede, dengan tema warna hitam serta kemasan perak di seluruh kabin. Logo GR boleh didapati pada penyandar kepala hadapan, permaidani, dan stereng.

Di belakang stereng terdapat kluster instrumen digital 7.0-inci khusus untuk hibrid yang memaparkan aliran tenaga, cas bateri, dan status mod EV. Walau bagaimanapun, ia tidak dilengkapi dengan takometer.

Vios HEV dilengkapi dengan Toyota Safety Sense (ADAS) yang merangkumi brek kecemasan autonomi, kawalan kekal lorong, kawalan jelajah adaptif, amaran pergerakan kenderaan hadapan, dan lampu tinggi automatik. Ciri keselamatan tambahan termasuk Pemantau Titik Buta (BSM) dan Pemantau Pandangan Panoramik 3D.

Pilihan warna bagi Vios Hybrid ialah Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black Mica, Silver Metallic, Celestite Grey Metallic dan Spicy Scarlet SE. Manakala Vios Hybrid GR-S boleh didapati dengan skema warna dwi-nada dengan bumbung hitam.

Vios Hybrid didatangkan dengan waranti 5 tahun tanpa had perbatuan. Selain itu, pek bateri hibrid mempunyai waranti berasingan selama 8 tahun tanpa had perbatuan, yang turut melindungi “inverter” dan ECU kawalan pengurusan kuasa. Pelanggan juga boleh memilih untuk melanjutkan waranti hibrid untuk ketenangan minda tambahan.

After a little teasing, the new 2026 Toyota Vios Hybrid is officially launched. The Vios HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) expands UMW Toyota Motor’s hybrid portfolio in the country and will be available in two variants.

The Vios HEV is priced from RM103,900, while the Vios HEV GR Sport (GR-S) starts from RM109,900, making it Toyota’s most accessible hybrid offering in Malaysia and narrowly undercutting its chief rival, the Honda City e:HEV RS that goes for RM 111,900.

Under the hood sits a 1.5-litre DOHC 16-valve petrol 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine with Dual VVT-i. On its own, the engine produces 91 PS and 121 Nm of torque.

The electric motor generates 80 PS with 141 Nm and, fed by a 0.7-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that is stated as able to life the life of the vehicle. It is installed under the rear seats to not compromise boot space.

Combined, the powertrain’s output is 111 PS, returning 3.6L/100km NEDC (27.8 kms/litre), or around 31% less than the petrol-only Vios 1.5G. The entire setup drives the front wheels via an e-CVT.

For comparisons sake, the City e:HEV RS makes 109 PS and 253Nm of torque.

On a switch panel to the right of the steering wheel, you will find an EV mode button that prioritises pure electric propulsion at low speeds.

The self-charging hybrid system uses regenerative braking to automatically recharge the battery, delivering improved efficiency and lower emissions, particularly in urban driving.

While the Vios Hybrid rides on the same DNGA platform as the petrol Vios, the underpinnings here have received additional reinforcements for increased rigidity and safety with weight reduction to compensate for the heavier hybrid battery pack.

Cosmetically, the Vios Hybrid mirrors the Vios 1.5G but can be distinguished by some dark chrome plating around the window trims, a gun metallic finish for the grille and distinct 16-inch wheels. There is a HEV emblem at the rear as well.

Telling the Vios Hybrid GR-S apart is much easier, especially with the functional aerokit, GR badging at the rear and 17-inch alloy wheels. The Vios HEV GR-S is the latest addition to the GR Sport range and is not just an emblem-placement exercise.

Handling is sharpened with coil springs and shock absorbers with revised tuning. Even the electric power steering is enhanced for improved feedback to the driver.

On the inside, the biggest change, pun intended, would be the larger 10.1-inch infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The petrol variants run a slightly smaller 9.0-inch screen.

Setting the GR-S variant apart is an interior comprising combination leather-and-suede fabric seats, with a black interior and silver accents peppering the cabin. You will find the GR logo on the front headrests, carpets and steering wheel.

Behind the steering wheel is a 7.0-inch hybrid-specific digital instrument cluster that displays the energy flow, battery charge and EV mode status. There is no tachometre though.

The Vios HEV is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense ADAS comprising autonomous emergency braking, lane keep control, adaptive cruise control, front departure alert and auto high beam. Additional safety gear includes a Blind Spot Monitor and a 3D Panoramic View Monitor.

Colour options for the Vios Hybrid are Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black Mica, Silver Metallic, Celestite Grey Metallic and Spicy Scarlet SE. On the other hand, the Vios Hybrid GR-S can be had with two-tone colour schemes with a black roof.

The Vios Hybrid come with a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage. On top of that, the hybrid battery pack has a separate 8-year warranty, also with unlimited mileage, and covers the inverter and power management Ccontrol ECU as well. Customers may also opt to extend the hybrid warranty for additional peace of mind.

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) meneruskan momentum kukuhnya dalam pasaran automotif Malaysia dengan mencatatkan jualan sebanyak 9,141 unit pada Oktober 2025, menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan tahun ini meningkat kepada 79,559 unit. Keputusan ini mencerminkan keyakinan berterusan pengguna terhadap jenama Toyota, yang terkenal dengan kualiti, ketahanan dan kebolehpercayaannya selama beberapa dekad.

Kenderaan Toyota terus mendapat sambutan hangat daripada rakyat Malaysia hasil gabungan praktikaliti, inovasi dan nilai yang ditawarkan. Pendekatan jenama ini berasaskan falsafah “Mobiliti untuk Semua”, yang menekankan akses kepada mobiliti moden bagi setiap lapisan masyarakat. Toyota kini menawarkan rangkaian lengkap termasuk kereta penumpang, SUV serta model elektrik dan hibrid, semuanya disokong dengan perkhidmatan selepas jualan yang boleh dipercayai dan nilai pemilikan jangka panjang.

Komitmen Toyota terhadap inovasi terserlah di Pameran Mobiliti Jepun 2025, apabila syarikat itu memperkenalkan pelan tindakan serantau tiga tahun yang bertujuan mempercepatkan pembangunan mobiliti generasi baharu di seluruh Asia.

Pelan tersebut dibina atas tiga tonggak utama, iaitu peneutralan karbon, keselamatan pintar dan mobiliti inklusif — menggambarkan kepercayaan Toyota bahawa kemajuan sebenar perlu memberi manfaat kepada semua pihak tanpa pengecualian.

Di Hari Media Toyota Motor Asia, syarikat turut mengumumkan bahawa lebih 10 model elektrik baharu (xEV) akan diperkenalkan di rantau ini dalam tempoh tiga tahun akan datang. Toyota juga merancang untuk memulakan pengeluaran kenderaan elektrik bateri (BEV) di Thailand dan Indonesia menjelang akhir 2025, menandakan langkah penting dalam strategi elektrifikasinya di Asia Tenggara.

Selain itu, Toyota memperkenalkan inisiatif “Misi 30 x 30”, dengan sasaran untuk mencapai 30% jualan xEV di ASEAN menjelang tahun 2030 — bersamaan 1.5 juta unit kumulatif. Syarikat menganggarkan kesan positif ini seumpama menanam 25 juta pokok atau mengurangkan 8 juta tan pelepasan karbon dioksida (CO₂).

Salah satu sorotan utama di acara itu ialah penampilan sulung global Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Concept. Model luar jalan ini mengekalkan identiti ketahanan dan keupayaan off-road Toyota, sambil menggabungkan teknologi elektrik terkini yang sesuai dengan era mobiliti moden.

Model ini disahkan akan dihasilkan untuk pasaran serantau di Thailand, menjadikannya simbol komitmen Toyota dalam meneruskan warisan off-road yang digemari ramai, kini diterjemahkan dalam bentuk kenderaan elektrik tahan lasak.

Selain daripada kenderaan baharu, Toyota turut menonjolkan Toyota Mobility Concept dan Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies (CJPT). Kedua-dua inisiatif ini direka untuk menggabungkan kenderaan, tenaga dan data dalam satu ekosistem mobiliti pintar yang menyokong kecekapan operasi dan pengurangan karbon.

Pendekatan ini mencerminkan visi jangka panjang Toyota untuk membangunkan mobiliti bersepadu dan mampan, selaras dengan keperluan bandar-bandar moden di Asia yang semakin berkembang.

Di Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motor menutup tahun ini dengan tawaran istimewa kepada pelanggan. Beberapa model Toyota terpilih kini hadir dengan rebat sehingga RM8,000, manakala pengedar yang mengambil bahagian turut menawarkan promosi tambahan dan pakej menarik.

Toyota’s wide range of vehicles continues to resonate with Malaysian buyers, thanks to its balance of practicality, innovation, and value. The brand’s “Mobility for All” philosophy remains central to its approach, offering Malaysians an extensive line-up of passenger cars, SUVs, and electrified options, all backed by dependable after-sales support and strong ownership value.

Toyota’s commitment to innovation was further underlined at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, where the company unveiled its three-year regional roadmap to accelerate next-generation mobility across Asia. The plan is built on three key pillars — carbon neutrality, intelligent safety, and inclusive mobility — and reinforces Toyota’s belief that meaningful progress should leave no one behind.

As part of its announcement at the Toyota Motor Asia Media Day, the company confirmed that over ten new electrified models (xEVs) will be introduced across the region within the next three years. Toyota also revealed plans to begin local battery electric vehicle (BEV) production in Thailand and Indonesia by the end of 2025, as well as its “30 by 30 Mission” — an ambitious target aiming for 30% xEV sales in ASEAN by 2030. That figure represents around 1.5 million cumulative units, translating to an environmental benefit equivalent to planting 25 million trees or cutting 8 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

The event also marked the world debut of the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Concept, a rugged off-road model that combines the brand’s heritage of durability with cutting-edge electrified technology. The model has been confirmed for regional production in Thailand and is positioned as a symbol of Toyota’s ongoing commitment to off-road capability in an electrified era.

Beyond vehicle innovation, Toyota showcased its Toyota Mobility Concept and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies (CJPT) initiatives, designed to integrate vehicles, energy, and data into connected ecosystems that promote efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. These projects reflect Toyota’s broader vision of practical, purpose-driven innovation for Asia.

Back home, UMW Toyota Motor is rewarding customers with enticing deals to close out the year. Selected Toyota models now come with rebates of up to RM8,000, while participating dealers are offering additional promotions — giving Malaysians even more reason to consider Toyota for their next vehicle purchase.

UMWT’s dedication to providing innovative mobility solutions and engaging in broader community initiatives is evident in this positive sales performance. The company attributes this success to its focused promotional efforts and a steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction and social responsibility.

Promotions and Innovation

As part of their ongoing efforts to enhance the buying experience, UMWT introduced the “Peace of Mind with Every Drive” promotion for July 2024. This initiative offers customers up to 100% financing for selected models, along with promotional savings of up to RM7,500 for the New Yaris. Additionally, car buyers can enjoy monthly purchase instalments starting from RM688. The Toyota Service Savers program further offers convenient monthly instalments starting from as low as RM31.

Community Engagement and Upcoming Events

UMWT continues to demonstrate its commitment to community engagement with the Toyota Showroom Weekender, taking place nationwide from July 13-14, 2024. This event will showcase four popular Toyota models: the Yaris, Vios, Corolla Cross, and Hilux, providing an opportunity for community involvement and engagement.

Looking ahead, UMWT will host monthly Toyota Showroom Weekenders, featuring test drives, exclusive sales offers, and the latest models. Attendees can also enjoy a complimentary gift with a test drive and explore trade-in and pre-owned car options from Topmark outlets. Future dates and details for the Toyota Showroom Weekenders will be available on Toyota Malaysia’s Facebook page.

UMWT remains dedicated to innovation and setting new benchmarks in the automotive industry, consistently striving to deliver excellence and forward-thinking solutions.

Of course there are others as well such as the Mazda RX7 and Honda NSX, but one could argue that the four mentioned above are the ‘four heavenly kings’ of the era.

The Nissan Skyline needs no introduction and even the most self-confident Ferrari or Porsche driver will overtake one with caution. You don’t ever risk upsetting Godzilla, which, for the unaware, is what the Skyline GT-R is fondly known as.

The Skyline GT-R even dominated race series in Japan, America and in Europe. It was so quick that there are instances of race officials having to force the car to carry weight ballasts of up to 140kg just so that the competition had a chance of winning. Such bending of rules would have made the Verstappens proud.

The Mitsubishi Evolution and the Subaru Impreza made their name in the amazing world of rallying. In the hands of such legends as Colin McRae and Petter Solberg (among many others of course), Subaru was nearly untouchable in the World Rally Championship.

But Mitsubishi gave them a proper headache with the three-diamond marque having had its fair share of legends behind the wheel as well, such as Ari Vatanen and Tommi Makinen.

The Toyota Supra also made its name in motorsport but just like the Skyline, it competed in track events rather than in rallying. Though there have been instances where the Supra competed in rallying, however, it made a name for itself in sports car racing, particularly in the Japanese GT Championship, Super GT and even the iconic 24 hours of Le Mans.

The iconic sports car was born in 1978 as the Celica Supra. It got its name from the Toyota Celica, from which it also received its design inspiration. However, the Supra that gripped the world is the fourth-generation model which enthusiasts know as the Supra A80.

Despite its capabilities, the model was immortalised by pop culture when it appeared in the first instalment of the Fast & Furious movie franchise back in 2001. In the hands of Brian O’Conner (played by the late Paul Walker), the modified Supra out dragged and outclassed a Ferrari 355, and that not only sealed the Supra’s reputation, but also introduced it to a whole new generation of fans.

The fourth-generation Supra, or Mk4, was one of the finest sports car the world had ever seen, and just like the Nissan Skyline GT-R, it could do no wrong. Until the fifth-generation model was introduced in 2019, which is when all hell broke loose and the Supra went from the darling of sports cars, to arguably the most hated.

The fifth-generation Supra has been the subject of taunts, jokes and online hate ever since it was introduced. The negativity does not stem from the car or how it drives, in fact it drives rather nicely, and the design has aged quite well. But the hate stems from what underpins the car rather than the car itself.

Fans loved for the Supra for its design, the powertrain and of course, its performance. All of which was engineered and built in-house by Toyota.

And this is where the hate for the fifth-generation model stems from, the fact that it is not entirely made by Toyota but is a result of a collaboration between BMW and Toyota. The underbody for the Supra, the drivetrain, the electronics and even the interior fittings are all BMW. Only the design of the car and some of the performance bits are by Toyota.

In the modern world where billions are needed to create an entirely new model from scratch, it is quite understandable why Toyota would take that route. But for the enthusiast and keyboard warriors at home, it does not make sense. For some of them, it is more of a “make it a pure Toyota, or don’t make it at all”.

And after driving it quite extensively, I can see where the irritation comes from.

Toyota did very little to mask BMW’s presence around the car. You can spot BMW logos around the engine bay without breaking a sweat, the entire dashboard is identical to a Z4, the gear shifter and even the seats and their memory switches are by BMW.

Some argue that buyers are effectively paying for an over glorified BMW Z4, which curiously is built alongside the Supra in Austria by Magna Steyr.

However, it has been five years since the fifth-generation Supra was launched, and though there is still some glimmers of hate online in forums and comment sections, the Supra may just be starting to win some hearts.

The GR Supra is the second coming of the fifth-generation Supra, and while the first was available with a two and 3.0-litre straight-six engine, the GR is only available with the six pot engine but now offers a choice of manual or automatic transmission.

I recently drove the automatic version of the GR Supra, and I believe people should just get over the fact that it is a BMW in a Toyota suit. Because it is not just a suit, it is an MMA fighter in a sharp suit. For all you movie buffs, think of it as Jason Statham in the Transporter movies.

When I first drove the Supra some years ago, the design was not to my liking. It was too outlandish, and my mind kept thinking about the fourth-generation Supra and tried hard to find some connection between the two. There isn’t, and that led to some disappointment.

This time, I tried to forget that it was a Supra or a BMW underneath and approached it for what it is – a modern sports car. And it began to make sense.

The design, though unchanged, is still rather outlandish, but the Dawn Blue Metallic colour that you see here is just the right colour for the Supra’s curves. The blacked out 19-inch wheels suits the car as well, and are 1.2kg lighter at all four corners to reduce un-sprung weight, giving the GR Supra more ferocious acceleration than before. The car now sees off the 0-100kmh sprint in 4.1 seconds, which is faster than its German cousin.

The interior feels small and cramped, and taller drivers may find it difficult to get in and out of. But once inside, the sitting position is spot on, and you feel like your spine has been livewired to the car. That is something that I love, particularly the GT style driving position with the long front end.

But the interior is small, it does not have space to store something as simple as a smart tag. You could keep it in the glove compartment but that is quite a stretch away. Mix that up with storage for your phone and the cables to charge your devices, and suddenly the interior feels too cluttered. And that wreaks havoc for my OCD.

All that disappears as soon as you start the car and listen to the sweet melody of the 3.0-litre, inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine. It is a sound that is slowly being relegated to the ages of history, so I always allowed myself a minute or two to properly absorb it. You know, in case I wake up tomorrow to find that the Europeans have decided that anything more than four-cylinders are bad for their earth worms and have had no other choice but to introduce an overnight ban on new multi-cylindered engines.

The world is a weird place these days, so multi-cylindered engines are a great way of reconnecting with the good old days.

The engine creates 388PS and 500Nm of torque, which may not seem like much, but the joy is in the way the power is delivered. The steering wheel feels alive in your hands with tiny nuggets of information telling your palms exactly what is happening with the tyres at ground zero.

The suspension is also remarkably clinical, and the car reacts to every twitch of the steering wheel. However, your spine also picks up on all the tiny bumps, dips and ruts that litters our roads. You can say that that is the character of a sports suspension and I would agree with you, but when you’re a 40-year-old with a back problem, that is not a lot of fun.

Performance is, simply put, brilliant. It is not blinding or mind numbing, and the fact is some EV’s with their lightning quick sub-four second acceleration might put you to shame. But the car comes alive in the corners with its perfect 50:50 weight distribution. That means that you can dive late into corners and get on the power early without risking any under or oversteer. In the right hands and on the right roads, the GR Supra could put some supercars to shame. Particularly some fast EV’s like a Tesla Model 3 Performance.

And that is the point of the GR Supra. You may not like how it came about or how it looks like, but when it comes to driving it, the driving experience is still intoxicating, like that of the original Supra. Different of course but still intoxicating.

Having said that, just like the Supra’s of the past, the fifth-generation Supra is already proving its worth in motorsports around the world. In fact, it is not only racing, but it is also winning entire championships, and though haters may not like it, but the new GR Supra is definitely making its ancestors proud.

Specifications
Engine: 3.0-litre, turbocharged, inline-six cylinder
Power: 388PS @ 6500rpm
Torque: 500Nm @ 5000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Price (As tested): RM655,000

We like: Driving position, styling
We don’t like: Small interior

UMWT telah menetapkan standard baharu dalam pasaran hatchback segmen B bukan nasional dengan pelancaran Toyota Yaris G Limited edisi terhad. Direka khusus untuk pemandu Generasi Z, model ini menawarkan pengalaman pemanduan yang lebih sporty dan dinamik, dengan hanya 600 unit tersedia.

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Dalam usaha meningkatkan perkhidmatan pelanggan, UMWT mengembangkan rangkaian pengedarnya dengan memperkenalkan Laser Motor 4S Sdn Bhd di Seremban. Kemudahan 3S baharu ini kini menawarkan Kemudahan Pusat Jualan & Perkhidmatan, yang menampilkan 10 ruang perkhidmatan untuk kemudahan pelanggan.

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Di bawah segmen sukan, Piala Corolla Cross, acara kedua Tour Toyota, berlangsung dari 23 hingga 25 April di Glenmarie GCC’s Garden Course. Galven Green muncul sebagai pemenang, mempamerkan bakat luar biasa di tengah-tengah persaingan daripada 92 profesional dan amatur terkemuka. Sebuah klinik junior eksklusif turut diadakan, memajukan penglibatan masyarakat dan menyokong tujuan amal.

Ketika UMWT terus maju, syarikat itu kekal komited untuk “Move Your World,” berusaha untuk kecemerlangan automotif dan kepuasan pelanggan. Berdedikasi untuk menyampaikan pengalaman luar biasa dan memacu kemajuan dalam inovasi automotif dan kepuasan pelanggan, UMWT berhasrat untuk memacu landskap automotif di Malaysia ke hadapan.

UMWT has set a new standard in the non-national B-segment hatchback market with the launch of the limited-edition Toyota Yaris G Limited. Designed specifically for Generation Z drivers, this model offers a sportier and more dynamic driving experience, with only 600 units available.

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In efforts to improve customer service, UMWT expanded its dealer network by introducing Laser Motor 4S Sdn Bhd in Seremban. This new 3S facility now offers Sales & Service Centre Facilities, featuring 10 service bays for customer convenience.

To enhance the customer purchase experience, UMWT launched the “Peace Of Mind With Every Drive” promotion for the month of May. This offer includes rebates of up to RM7,500 and up to 100% financing across thirteen Toyota models. Monthly instalments start from as low as RM658 for the Toyota Yaris and RM688 for the all-new Vios. Additionally, the Toyota Service Savers program offers convenient monthly instalments starting from RM31.

Under the sports segment, the Corolla Cross Cup, the second event of the prestigious Toyota Tour, took place from the 23rd to the 25th of April at the Glenmarie GCC’s Garden Course. Galven Green emerged victorious, showcasing exceptional talent amidst competition from 92 professionals and top amateurs. An exclusive junior clinic was also held, furthering community engagement and supporting charitable causes.

As UMWT continues to advance, the company remains committed to “Move Your World,” striving for automotive excellence and customer satisfaction. Dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences and driving progress in automotive innovation and customer satisfaction, UMWT aims to propel the automotive landscape in Malaysia forward.