Remember the Toyota All About The Drive-Bonanza Contest 2018? The contest which ran last year from October to November finally concluded with four lucky individuals announced as the grand prize winners of a brand-new Toyota Sienta MPV this week. (more…)
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has extended their already extensive network of showrooms and dealers here in Malaysia with the launch of a new Toyota 2S outlet in the Klang Valley. Located at Taman Petaling Utama, this service and spare parts facility is operated by Laser Motor Sdn Bhd where they will be able to cater to the masses living in the nearby Petaling Jaya, Puchong, and Kinrara areas. (more…)
Brace yourselves, the long holiday is coming. And with long holidays comes long journeys and to ensure that your journeys are as safe as possible, UMW Toyota and Shell Malaysia have teamed up to launch the ‘Balik Kampung Safety Campaign’ by helping out with their vehicles.
How will this ‘help’ be provided? Well, how about a free 36-point vehicle inspection for ALL car brands? That’s right, the very first safety campaign launched by Toyota and Shell are offering 36-point free inspections to vehicles of all makes at 20 selected Shell stations nationwide which will be done by trained personnel from Toyota, from now until 2 June 2019. (more…)
Pasaran SUV di Malaysia sedang mengalami sebuah ‘letupan’ dimana pelbagai tawaran dari beberapa syarikat pengeluar kenderaan dalam dan luar negara. Tugas untuk memilih kenderaan SUV yang paling sesuai untuk anda kini menjadi lebih sukar dan terdapat pelbagai pilihan menarik dan kami ingin berkongsi pengalaman bersama model yang kurang disebut iaitu Toyota Harrier 2.0T. (more…)
Pusingan ketiga Toyota Vios Challenge yang dijalankan hujung minggu lepas di Stadium Batu Kawan sempena Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival memberi pelbagai aksi-aksi menarik dari ketiga-tiga kategori perlumbaan dari Sporting, Super Sporting dan juga Promotional. (more…)
Pada 23-24 Februari 2019, Stadium Batu Kawan di Pulau Pinang akan menjadi tempat tumpuan ramai dimana Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Festival akan menganjurkan pusingan ke-3 mereka acara utama iaitu Toyota Vios Challenge! (more…)
Following the preview of the All-New Toyota Vios at the KL International Motor Show 2018 in November last year, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the official distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia, announced its official introduction and delivery to its customers recently.
“Since the first model was launched in 2003, we have sold almost half a million Vios, making it the most popular in its segment. Over the years, we have set the standard for this vehicle segment and I am pleased to announce that this new model, the third generation Vios will continue to set the standards for many years to come,” said Mr. Ravindran K., President of UMW Toyota Motor. In case you’re wondering how much the new Vios costs, check out the official price list below:
As you know Piston.my previously covered the Media Drive of the new Vios here, (<–link) with 2 videos, and below is yet another video we produced during the drive…
“We were also very pleased to have been able to give the public a preview of the All-New Toyota Vios during the KL International Motor Show 2018. We are extremely happy and appreciative of the overwhelming response that we have received from the public. This is indeed an encouragement for us to continue to produce ever-better cars for our customers in Malaysia, especially with the support shown to us by our fellow Malaysians,” he added.
With this latest update, the Vios receives not just refreshing new looks but also many improvements and features which make it more enjoyable and safer to drive. All variants have been rated the maximum five stars by ASEAN NCAP and come with seven SRS airbags, Vehicle Stability Control and Hill-start Assist Control.
Check out our final say of the new Vios in the video below…
Notable changes inside the car are the redesigned dashboard and instrument panel, new seat upholstery and cushioning, redesigned centre console box, addition of USB charging ports and a cabin lamp for rear occupants, improved/added storage spaces and a fully automatic air-conditioning system for all variants. The drive will also be more pleasant as noise and vibrations are lower with the use of improved insulation materials and measures. For the Vios 1.5 G, there are now paddle shifters and 16-inch alloy rims as a standard accessory. This top-of-the-line variant also gets an Optitron meter with colour Multi Information Display and DVD-AVX infotainment system with USB mirroring.
Other standard features include leather upholstery, electrochromic rear-view mirror and a Drive Mode switch. Safety is further enhanced with a Blind Spot Monitor, Panoramic View Monitor, Front Digital Video Recorder and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, features were previously only available on the larger Toyota models. Available for viewing and test-drives at Toyota showrooms nationwide from today, the All-New Vios comes with a 5-year warranty (unlimited mileage). Every new Vios owner also gets a free 24-SEVEN Road Assist membership for the first year. This provides peace of mind to customers who can receive roadside assistance with just a call, 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
The All-New Vios is the first model to roll out from UMW Toyota Motor’s new manufacturing facility at Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Raja, Klang, Selangor. One of the most modern, most advanced and most efficient Toyota plants in the world, it is built in line with the Malaysian government’s direction of new vehicle production in the country.
“UMW Toyota Motor foresees the auto industry in the country having bigger potential in the future. As such, the company has invested approximately RM 2 billion in this new high-tech and highly efficient manufacturing plant. It is the company’s vision for the plant to be able to produce more advanced energy-efficient vehicles with high technology and high value in coming years to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers in the future,” said Akio Takeyama, Deputy Chairman of UMW Toyota Motor.
“This is the future of Toyota production in Malaysia,” Mr. Takeyama added. “The plant is highly automated to ensure high quality vehicles are produced with better efficiency. Many local engineers and technicians were sent to Japan to undergo production training to upgrade their skills to perform at their best at the new plant.”
For more information, members of the public can visit toyota.com.my or any authorised Toyota dealership throughout Malaysia.
The Toyota C-HR goes into its second year in the Malaysian market with cosmetic updates to enhance its already audacious looks as well as an optional Aerokit developed by TRD exclusively for the compact crossover model. UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd has sold over 4000 units in 2018 and is confident that this new updates will be well accepted by its customers.
To differentiate the 2019 model, the latest C-HR gets a new design for the 17-inch lightweight alloy rims. The bolder dual-tone design has been specially chosen to match the captivating looks of the vehicle which has appealed to trendsetters and enthusiasts alike.
New garnish strips on the front and rear bumpers, and the addition of body mouldings along the sides highlight the emotive surfacing of the body exterior, complementing the Keen Look Identity. These add to the personality of the C-HR which has a strong presence in the growing compact crossover segment.
For those who want even sportier looks, there’s an optional TRD Aerokit which has been developed by Toyota’s high-performance division. The Aerokit adds extensions to the front and rear bumpers which have a metallic finish and overfenders around the wheel arches give a more muscular look.
The TRD Aerokit is manufactured to Toyota’s high standards, just like the rest of the vehicle which is imported in CBU (completely built-up) form from Toyota’s regional production hub for the C-HR in Thailand. Installation is done by professionals at UMW Toyota Motor’s own facility and the parts are also covered by a warranty.
Customers have a choice of 6 fashionable exterior colours with Radiant Green Metallic being a new addition for 2019. The other 5 colours are Metal Stream Metallic, White Pearl, Blue Metallic, Attitude Black and Red Mica. To accentuate its stand-out style, the vehicles in Blue Metallic, Radiant Green Metallic and Red Mica comes with a black roof.
Inside, the cabin retains its ‘diamond’ architectural theme with high quality and attention to detail throughout, underlining the unique value of the C-HR. For an improved user experience, the infotainment system has been upgraded with a new one that has a 6.75-inch display touchscreen as well as Apple CarplayTM and Android AutoTM Connectivity. This means that most of the apps on compatible smartphones can also be accessed from the display screen which has a simpler interface for easier and more intuitive navigation. Voice Recognition also makes it easier for certain operations, allowing the driver to keep his hands on the steering wheel.
The C-HR is powered by a Toyota 2ZR-FBE petrol engine with a 1.8-litre displacement, producing maximum power of 140 ps and maximum torque of 171 Nm. A Super ECT 7-speed automatic transmission with Shiftmatic provides optimal balance between performance and fuel efficiency. The driver can also choose from three Driving Modes – ECO, NORMAL and SPORT.
As with the other new Toyota models, the C-HR sits on Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA), a platform which structurally transforms automobile design. The TNGA-based platform made it possible for the engineers to meet the company’s aim of offering ever-better cars, with no compromise in design or driving performance.
TNGA also contributes to raising the protection for the occupants, supported by the advanced performance of the functions and safety systems in the C-HR. These include Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Blind Spot Monitoring system, Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and even a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.
All authorised Toyota outlets in Malaysia are accepting orders from 16th January onwards. The 2019 Toyota C-HR has no change in retail prices that start from RM150,000 for private registration. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in February.
Further information on the C-HR and other Toyota models can be found at toyota.com.my or any authorised dealer.
Jika anda ingin ke Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS 2018) yang sedang berlangsung di MITEC Kuala Lumpur, anda harus kunjungi ruang pameran Toyota dimana mereka sedang mempamerkan beberapa kenderaan menarik termasuk sebuah Toyota Vios 2019 yang akan memasuki pasaran Malaysia mulai tahun depan. (more…)
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) telah melancarkan model yang telah dipratontonkan sebelum ini iaitu Toyota Camry 2019. Model ini telah dilancarkan secara rasmi di Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS 2018) yang sedang berlangsung sekarang sehingga 2 Disember 2018 di MITEC Kuala Lumpur. (more…)
