There is something slightly strange about driving an electric Toyota Hilux for the first time. You expect a Hilux to sound like a Hilux. You expect the diesel engine, the mechanical noises and that familiar sense of effort from a traditional 4×4 pickup. Instead, you get almost complete silence. And yet, after spending time with […]
There is a certain expectation that comes with the Toyota Vios. It is supposed to be sensible, reliable, easy to drive, economical, and comfortable enough. In other words, it is supposed to get the job done without making too much of a fuss. But after spending some proper time with the 2026 Toyota Vios HEV, […]
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) maintained its positive sales momentum in the second quarter of 2026, delivering more than 7,300 vehicles in June to bring its second-quarter total to over 20,800 units. This also lifted the company’s year-to-date sales to more than 36,200 units. The performance comes as Toyota continues to broaden its product portfolio and […]
Toyota is giving visitors a glimpse into the future of mobility at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026 with the showcase of three concept vehicles that highlight the brand’s vision for design, utility, and accessible transportation. Taking centre stage at the Toyota booth are the Corolla Concept, IMV Origin Concept, and the compact […]
UMW Toyota Motor recorded 6,464 units in April 2026, maintaining steady momentum as it continues to expand its electrified and hybrid offerings in Malaysia. The performance brings its year-to-date sales to 21,924 units, supported by consistent product activity and a broader push towards diversified mobility solutions. The latest results come as Toyota accelerates its Multi-Pathway […]
The 2026 Toyota Yaris Cross has officially made its Malaysian debut, giving Toyota Malaysia a fresh contender in the increasingly competitive B-SUV segment. Locally assembled at Toyota’s Bukit Raja plant, the new Yaris Cross is offered in two variants – the petrol-powered 1.5S priced from RM99,900, and the hybrid 1.5S HEV priced from RM109,900. Both […]
UMW Toyota Motor continues to strengthen its product line-up in Malaysia, and among the latest highlights is the updated Toyota GR Yaris for 2026 — a model that remains one of the purest expressions of Toyota’s Gazoo Racing DNA. At the centre of the update is a revised steering interface. The GR Yaris now features […]
UMW Toyota Motor has expanded its battery electric vehicle line-up in Malaysia with the introduction of the new Toyota Urban Cruiser, a compact electric SUV aimed squarely at the growing B-segment EV market with a price tag of RM198,000 on the road without insurance. Following the arrival of the bZ4X, the Urban Cruiser gives Toyota […]
UMW Toyota Motor has officially introduced the Toyota Hilux BEV in Malaysia, marking the arrival of the brand’s first fully electric Hilux and its first global retail battery electric pickup, with an asking price that starts from RM226,300 on the road without insurance. Built in Thailand, the Hilux BEV is the latest addition to Toyota’s […]
Toyota has officially expanded its electrified line-up in Malaysia with the launch of the new Toyota bZ4X, the brand’s flagship battery electric vehicle (BEV) under the Beyond Zero series. Positioned as Toyota’s first dedicated EV for Malaysia, the bZ4X marks a significant step in UMW Toyota Motor’s broader carbon neutrality strategy, while giving local buyers […]
