Thai car buyers are quick to accept electric vehicles (EV) that one has become the preferred choice over its internal combustion engine (ICE) peers in a similar segment. According to sales data compiled by Headlight Mag, the BYD Dolphin is Thailand’s most popular sub-compact hatchback (Eco and B-segment combined) in November 2023. With 2,825 units sold that month, it outsold both the Honda City Hatchback and Toyota Yaris combined – 980 units and 800 units respectively. This was not the first tim

Once again, the battle between Honda and Toyota in Thailand intensifies as both Japanese giants duke it out to see who takes the top spot in the monthly sales. For the B-segment hatchback market, it’s the Toyota Yaris that is triumphant over the Honda City Hatchback in May 2022. As a matter of fact, the Yaris is dominating the B-segment hatchback market in 2022 so far, taking the title in the first 5 months of the year. May’s sales of 2,011 units bring the total figure to 12,375 units so far or

With 26,240 units sold in 2020, the Toyota Yaris is Thailand’s best-selling B-segment hatchback, outselling all its rivals by a rather comfortable margin. According to headlightmag's monthly sales report, the Toyota Yaris commanded a 32.6% of Thailand’s B-segment hatchback market, ahead of rivals such as the Honda Jazz (15,568 units), Suzuki Swift (10,320 units), Mazda 2 Hatchback (7,342 units), and MG 3 (4,856 units). Although the numbers may seem impressive, keep in mind that the Yaris’ lead m

Shortly after last weekend's teaser, UMW Toyota Malaysia (UMWT) has officially opened bookings for the locally-assembled (CKD) new facelifted 2021 Toyota Yaris today, ahead of its December launch. Variants and prices of the 2021 Toyota Yaris 2021 Toyota Yaris estimated price list Variant 1.5 J (AT) 1.5E (AT) 1.5G (AT) Price RM 71,688 RM 80,591 RM 85,587 Bear in mind that these estimated prices are sales tax (SST) exempt, and only valid until 31-December 2020. With this price, Vehicle Telematics

The Toyota Yaris nameplate isn’t exactly new in Malaysia, as it was first introduced here back in 2006 before getting discontinued a couple of year later. Fast forward to 2019 and UMW Toyota Motor reintroduced the Toyota Yaris in Malaysia, this time based on the NSP151-generation Toyota Vios. In this article, we will take a closer look and see how much you need to make each month before you can apply for a loan to purchase and maintain a Toyota Yaris. How much do I need to make? Starting things

After years of absence, the Toyota Yaris made a roaring return in 2019, shaking up the B-segment hatchback market with its stylish looks and superb list of features. We use the term “roaring” because the Yaris’s comeback saw the car pioneer safety features that have never been seen on any B-segment hatchbacks - blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, 360-degree camera (panoramic view monitor) plus 7 airbags. The Yaris is now assembled in Toyota’s Bukit Raja plant. And can easily own to the