Bigger and more advanced than ever before, the all-new 2023 Toyota Innova which made its global debut in Indonesia six months ago will be launching in Thailand as early as the middle of July according to a report by Headlight Mag. The TNGA-based Innova has been spotted in the Kingdom back in March and sources close to the Thai automotive publication revealed that Toyota Motor Thailand is preparing to launch the third-gen 7-seater by July 2023. Just like the Veloz, the Thai-spec Innova is expecte

Despite the all-new Toyota Avanza and Veloz making some drastic changes for the new generation’s layout and features, it seems that Indonesians are still quite reluctant in returning the title of Indonesia’s best-selling crown to the 7-seater. At least for the first couple of months of 2022, which saw the title being held by the Mitsubishi Xpander in January and the Honda Brio in February. Even among rivals, the Avanza/Veloz couldn’t quite achieve the best-selling title in its category. Nor did

A video of an all-new Toyota Veloz, the sportier version of the Toyota Avanza, struggling through a road covered in a thick layer of mud has been circulating Indonesia’s social media channels. Every time the car gets stuck, bystanders along the stretch of road pitched in to help get the Veloz out of the mud. Thanks to the help, the Toyota Veloz finally made it past the damaged road and continue on its way. Also read: All-new 2022 Toyota Avanza debuts: Now DNGA, TSS, RM 60k to RM 85k, Malaysia la

Following the debut of the all-new Toyota Avanza and Veloz, Daihatsu Indonesia has just taken covers off the equally-new Daihatsu Xenia – the third derivative of one of Indonesia’s best-selling models. With the all-new Xenia, Avanza, and Veloz under their belt, Daihatsu and Toyota will battle the equally-new Honda BR-V, Mitsubishi Xpander, and Suzuki Ertiga in the archipelago. Also Read: All-new 2022 Toyota Avanza debuts: Now FWD, TSS, RM 60k to RM 85k, Malaysia launch next year? Interestingly,

All Hyundai Grand Starex registered from 1-May are pre-installed with a Telematics System, which makes it easier for owners to book a service appointment, locate and report a stolen vehicle, and request for help in the event of an accident or breakdown. The Telematics System comes integrated with six services – eCall: Automatic Accident Detection, Manual eCall: Emergency Assistance, bCall: Breakdown Assistance, Service Assist, Mobile App - Connected Security Features and Stolen Vehicle Tracking.

Here in Malaysia, or even anywhere else in South East Asia, we don’t think very highly of the Toyota Innova. Malaysians in particular can’t get over the fact that it rides on the same underpinnings as a rudimentary Toyota Hilux pick-up truck. Tough and good for carrying loads yes, but not for refinement. Over in Indonesia, theToyota Innova is very popular. It’s seen as a step up from the Toyota Avanza, the default car for Indonesia, similar to our Perodua Myvi. Still, Indonesians don’t see it as