UMW Toyota Motor has launched the new generation 2024 Toyota Hiace in Malaysia. Available only in only one super-longwheelbase (SLWB) high-roof window van variant, the new Hiace is imported from Japan (CBU), priced from RM 169,000. The Japan-made Hiace SLWB will be sold alongside the previous generation Hiace standard wheelbase (SWB) panel van, which is still being produced at Toyota’s Shah Alam plant, only as a panel van. The new generation SWLB is powered by a new 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV turbodiesel

UMW Toyota Motor has opened its order books for the 2024 Toyota Hiace panel van, now updated with a new 3.0-litre common rail turbo diesel engine, replacing the previous model’s 2.4-litre unit. The new Euro 4 emissions-standard engine delivers 136 PS at 3,400 rpm, and a healthy 300 Nm at 1,200 – 2,400 rpm, ensuring effortless cargo hauling capabilities. As before, a 5-speed transmission is the sole gearbox available. The panel van comes with an optional 7" touchscreen display audio system, with

Think vans and immediately an image of the Toyota Hiace will pop into your mind. It’s just synonymous. With the world shifting towards electrification, it was only a matter of time before the HiAce received the same treatment and Toyota has now unveiled that under the Global HiAce BEV concept at the Japan Mobility Show. Housed under van specialist subsidiary Toyota Auto Body together with all the other vans, the Global HiAce BEV is based on the global H300-series HiAce sold outside of Japan but

Last year, the Thailand Road Accidents Data Centre for Road Safety Culture (ThaiRSC) revealed that there were a total of 939,713 road accidents that were reported in the Kingdom, resulting in 14,737 deaths and injuring 924,799 people. With such staggering figures, it’s no surprise that ambulances play a crucial role in saving lives in Thailand. In Thailand, several hospitals and emergency rescue services deploy the Toyota Commuter, the high-roof version of the H300 Hiace. Like the Hiace, the Com

It appears that the electrified section of the light commercial van segment here might be doubling in size soon if these recent photos are anything to go by. The Maxus eDeliver 3 was spotted recently outside Averis Tower in the Bangsar South area sporting a pair of trade plates, possibly indicating that a launch is imminent. If all the stars and charging stations align, the eDeliver 3 should be launched by the year end and will join the only other electric light commercial van, the CAM / DFSK EC

Last year in June, the government announced a decision to place sales tax (SST) exemption for cars – cut sales tax on CKD cars, while offering 50% sales tax discount for CBU models as part of the Penjana stimulus package. It was supposed to last until 31-December 2020 but in a twist that brought mixed reactions in the local automotive industry, the Ministry of Finance extended the exemption to 30-June 2021. So, if you’re interested to buy a new car, now might be the right time to take advantage