In Southeast Asia and other developing markets, Toyota offers 4 SUVs across different segments ranging from the Toyota Raize to the Toyota Fortuner. However, it seems that Toyota is looking to add another model slotting between the Fortuner and the Corolla Cross in the future. There are rumours that the Land Hopper name which Toyota trademarked could be used on this mini-Fortuner rather than on a smaller version of the Land Cruiser. According to Indonesia’s AutonetMagz, the Land Hopper could be

By now, you'd have read about what WapCar.my thinks of the 2022 Toyota Avanza's shift from a rear-wheel drive (RWD) layout to a front-wheel drive (FWD) one. From a load-carrying perspective, RWD was a no brainer. So why has Toyota decided that the FWD Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform and a new CVT-type transmission were a good base to build its third-generation Avanza on? Let's just put it this way: the 2022 Avanza needs the FWD layout and CVT to stay relevant, and to stay at the

Bullet-proof reliability and good value for money is how most people would describe a Toyota. The Toyota Hilux, Toyota Corolla, and Toyota Camry are globally popular models that have further solidified the brand’s association with reliability. A less globally-popular car from Toyota would be the Toyota Vios. Not because it’s a bad car, but because it was made primarily for the Asia-Pacific region. The Toyota Vios debuted in 2002. Its close competitor was, and still is, the Honda City. Another op

Behold the new 2020 Toyota Yaris facelift! Like the newly-introduced Toyota Yaris Ativ sedan, aka the Toyota Vios in Malaysia, Toyota Motor Thailand has upgraded the new Toyota Yaris with Toyota Safety Sense, updated exterior stylings and a sportier interior as well as Apple CarPlay connectivity. Cosmetically, the new Toyota Yaris is sharper than the outgoing generation with narrower squinty automatic LED headlamps paired with stylish LED DRLs. Toyota has also updated the Yaris’ grille with a bl

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Cross has officially been launched in Thailand. As is the norm in this region, the Thai media were the first group to sample the brand-new Corolla Cross at the Toyota Driving Experience. Our Thai colleague, Pisan of our sister site, AutoFun Thailand, got to briefly put the Toyota Corolla Cross through its paces. At the Toyota Driving Experience Park, AutoFun had the opportunity to do a short test drive on a prepared course. This is by no means conclusive enough to make a

Volkswagen Passengers Car Malaysia rolls out the new facelift 2020 Volkswagen Passat, priced at RM 189,012 for the 2.0 TSI Elegance - that's RM 7,400 cheaper than before. The previous model's 1.8 TSI has since been discontinued. As before, it is locally-assembled at Pekan, Pahang. The 2.0 TSI engine is detuned to now produce 190 PS and 320 Nm of torque. That's 30 PS and 30 Nm lower than the pre-facelift’s 220 PS and 350 Nm. If you are wondering why, that’s because the 220 PS tune is no longer av