Toyota Yaris IMP (with IMProvements) launched for the Malaysian market - The popular Yaris hatchback soldiers on in its current form with a slight facelift

Recently, UMW Toyota Motor has announced the refreshed, improved Toyota Yaris IMP. The IMP stands for Improvement and this essentially is how the company aims to keep being the market leader in the non-national B-segment hatchback market. The Yaris IMP which comes with the current Yaris facelift now features styling enhancements, newer technology and a refreshed interior ambience. The new 2023/2024 Malaysian market Toyota Yaris builds on the significant success of the current model, which has sold over 60,300 units since its launch in 2019.

UMW Toyota Motor has unveiled the new 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Sport and improved 2023 Corolla 1.8G and 1.8E

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), who are the official distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia, has launched the All-New 2023 Improved 2023 Toyota Corolla 1.8G and 1.8E with a new third higher specified variant, the Toyota Corolla GR Sport. The prices for the refreshed range of Corolla cars here are RM139,800 for the 1.8E, RM147,800 for the 1.8G and you add another RM5,000 for the GR Sport package to the 1.8G for the Corolla GR Sport making it come in at RM152,800.00 for a sportier Corolla that comes with Gazoo Racing bits, most notably a suspension and wheel/tyre upgrade.

The All-New Toyota Innova .... Now Innova Zenix, has been launched with 2 variants from RM165,000 - Full details and thoughts about it too

UMW Toyota Motors has just launched the all-new Toyota Innova Zenix. This could be the peak in Innova development as the vehicle marks a change for the better in so many ways that even I am happy to be writing about an Innova. But before that, the new Innova Zenix will be sold in two variants - the Innova Zenix 2.0 V with 8 seats and the 2.0 HEV (Hybrid with 7 seats - where the middle row features captain style individual seats with sliding trays). These will cost RM165,000 and RM202,000 respectively in Peninsula Malaysia without any insurance but on the road pricing.

UMW Toyota Motor and GAZOO Racing Malaysia launches five new GAZOO Racing models comprising three GR and two GR Sport variants - the GR Supra, GR Corolla, GR86, Hilux GR Sport and Corolla Cross GR Sport

UMW Toyota Motor and GAZOO Racing Malaysia today, for the first time ever in the history of specialty model launches, launched five new GAZOO Racing models comprising three GR and two GR Sport variants consisting of the all-new GR Supra (pictured below), GR Corolla (pictured above), GR86, Hilux GR Sport and Corolla Cross GR Sport. So three actual performance models and two, which are regular Toyota models with GR parts plastered onto them. 

The New 2019 Toyota Corolla Has Been Launched - We Get to Try the Corolla Altis 1.8 G CVT Up To Genting For The Launch and Back - Written & Video Review Here

The All-New 12th generation Toyota Corolla was successfully launched on 9th October 2019 at the Genting Sky Avenue.  Here, they have just started calling it the Toyota Corolla again, but it still has that Altis badging at the rear. It actually makes sense as we actually don't have a Corolla as well as a Corolla Altis variant running around at the same time. Anyway, this new 2019 (2020 Model year) C-segment sedan is now here in Malaysia and it is impressive  - You can view our first drive impressions review here as we have already published it on YouTube.

Video: 2019 Toyota GR Supra GTS (A90) - Short First Drive Experience in One at the Malaysian Launch

As we said in our earlier article with regards to the new 2019 Toyota GR Supra, we had driven Toyota's newest flagship sports car and it was bloody good fun. You can see the drive was just a short one but super memorable as we did a high speed run and some handling exercises which still allows us to have some pretty good initial impressions on this Euro-Japan hybrid sports car.

UMW Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Local Production in Malaysia

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) is a successful Malaysian incorporated joint-venture company between UMW Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). Today, the company and their stakeholders celebrated 50 years of local production in Malaysia with a special ceremony held at the company's newest manufacturing facility in Bukit Raja, Klang, Selangor. The historic event was graced by His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah AlHaj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj, The Sultan of Selangor and Her Royal Highness Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor.  

Video: 2019 Toyota Yaris 1.5G AT Test Drive & Review - It isn't just a Vios With a Boot! It Drives Better!!!

So we have been a bit busy with many, many things recently. One of them is going on the media test drive of the new, 2019 Toyota Yaris which was held sometime last week. UMW Toyota Motors, the distributors of Toyota vehicles here held a media drive for this newly launched B Segment compact hatchback. We were paired with another journo or two (technically would make it a trio not a pair) and were asked to drive a Yaris 1.5G AT to Janda Baik over in Pahang and back to the UMW Toyota HQ located in Shah Alam. 

Toyota Yaris Launched! Prices Start at RM70,888 Making This A Truly Affordable Hatchback For Malaysians

The All-new Toyota Yaris has finally been launched for the Malaysian market by Malaysian distributors for Toyota, UMW Toyota Motor. The model is the second vehicle, after the recently launched Toyota Vios, to be locally assembled at UMW Toyota Motor's new assembly plant at Bukit Raja in Klang, Selangor. The new Toyota hatchback will be sold from an affordable RM70,888 onwards and it quite affordable due to its high local content. The Malaysian Yaris has at least 70% local content inside of it. 

The Toyota C-HR Receives Upgrades for 2019

The Malaysian variant of the popular Toyota C-HR has been slightly upgraded for 2019. As it enters its second year in the Malaysian market, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd is now offering the fashion forward looking C-HR with some cosmetic updates as well as adding an optional TRD bodykit (Aerokit) for customers to choose. 

All New Toyota Vios Officially Launched - First Model to be Produced at Toyota's New Plant in Bukit Raja

The All-New Toyota Vios has been launched here in Malaysia. This fourth generation model was first previewed here at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 at the end of last year and now, it has been officially launched with delivery of the new car to their respective new owners already started as well. The 2019 Toyota Vios will come in three variants (all in a 7 speed CVT gearbox), with prices starting at RM77,200 onwards (a price list is at the end of this article).

UMW Toyota Issues a Special Service Campaign to Fix Issues on Certain Toyota Models - Toyota 86, Vios, Camry, Corolla Altis from various years affected

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The Malaysian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motor recently announced what they call a Special Service Campaign (SSC)  for two issues. The first is the, wait for it, RE-Replacement of the airbag inflator for certain Toyota models and secondly, an engine valve spring replacement for the Toyota 86 sold officially by them. 

UMW Toyota Motor Announces That the Order Books for the Upcoming All New Toyota Camry is Now Open

Good News! The All-New Toyota Camry will be brought into Malaysia soon! UMW Toyota Motor have announced that all authorised dealerships in Malaysia will be taking bookings of the All New Toyota Camry starting from 1st November 2018 onward. This is good news for those interested in acquiring the newest edition of the full sized Toyota here. 

The ALL-New Second Generation Toyota Rush Has Been Previewed - Sales to Start in Early 2019 with Estimated Prices from RM93,000

Yesterday, I attended the preview of the All-New Toyota Rush 7 seater SUV organised by the Malaysian distributors of Toyota vehicles, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd. This is the second generation of this affordable and practical 7 seater Sports Utility Vehicle which was specially developed for ASEAN markets. This time around, the Rush will be officially on sale early 2019 with local contract assembly of the vehicle by Perodua. 

Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival & the Toyota Vios Challenge Continues at MAEPS, Serdang 20-21 October 2018 - All-New Toyota Rush to be Previewed

I haven't had time to write about this year's Toyota's Gazoo Racing Festival and the Toyota Vios Challenge series that is the center of the event. I have been quite busy with so many things that I have not had the time to keep track on this quite interesting event which features some nice amateur racing. It is now the second round of the Vios Challenge and the second venue for the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival. 

Four Toyota Sienta MPVs To Be Won In Toyota Malaysia’s All About The Drive Bonanza - From Now Till 31st December 2018

Purchase any new Toyota from now until the 31st December 2018 and stand a chance to win lots of prizes inclulding four new Toyota Sienta compact MPV as the grand prizes. The 'All About The Drive Bonanza'  is the latest sales campaign by UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd, the authorised distributors of Toyota here in Malaysia.According to them,  customers can participate in three contests prior to becoming a Toyota owner. 

The Toyota Fortuner and Innova Receives Upgrades and Enhancements For Malaysia - Prices for Fortuner, Innova & Hilux Also Announced

 UMW Toyota Motor, the official distributors of Toyota in Malaysia have announced slightly upgraded and / or enhanced specification for the Toyota Fortuner SUV and Innova MPV and Hilux Pick-up Truck. These slightly different specified models will be made available for booking from 3 September 2018 onwards, with the sales launch and deliveries to customers to take place later in September 2018. 

Toyota Announces New "All About The Drive" Brand Direction & This Year's Vios Challenge Series in Malaysia

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) has announced its new brand direction and commitment in response to the changing market and customers. They have decided to rejuvenate the “All About the Drive” branding platform with new ideas especially through the upcoming Vios Challenge series. This is the second year that the one make series is happening with another round of races featuring the Sporting Class for Professional racers, Super Sporting Class and the Promotional class featuring local celebrities.

Offers & Promos: UMW Toyota Motor Promotion for the Month of June 2018 - Toyota's 'Mula Jalan Cerita' Video For Hari Raya 2018 is Also Nostalgic!

The Jalan Cerita Bersama Toyota promotion is ongoing for the month of June 2018. During the promotion period some new Toyota vehicles will be offered at attractive prices with rebates at also that special zero percent GST exemption that Malaysian is experiencing for the time being.

The ‘JALAN CERITA – RAMADAN BERSAMA TOYOTA’ Sales Campaign is Now On - Offers & Promos from UMW Toyota Motor For The Upcoming Hari Raya

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More Hari Raya promos are coming and here is another one. UMW Toyota Motor and their authorised dealers are having the ‘Jalan Cerita – Ramadan Bersama Toyota’ campaign for the month of May 2018.  Jalan Cerita - Ramadan Bersama Toyota basically means Story Line - Ramadan With Toyota. This specially Raya themed promo is where those that purchase Toyota vehicles during this period (until 31st May 2018) are given special offers including “Duit Raya” worth RM500 (for selected models).