March 2022's sales increased 31.9 percent, for Toyota and Lexus At least 2 new model launches later this year 2022 Toyota Veloz almost confirmed, new GR Sport Yaris / Corolla Cross / Hilux next? UMW Toyota Motor sold 8,487 vehicles in March 2022, up 31.9 percent from the previous month’s 6,432 units, a result that the company says put it at the top as Malaysia’s No.1 non-national car company. Of the total, sales of Toyota vehicles totalled 8,386 units, up from 6,336 units in February 2022, while

The all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza could debut in Indonesia as early as November, finally replacing the second-generation model that has been on sale for 10 years. According to Indonesian portal OtoDriver, the 2022 Toyota Avanza could be introduced at the upcoming 2021 Indonesia Autoshow (Gaikindo) which starts on 11-November 2021. In addition to modern new design and additional safety features, the new Avanza will also crucially drop the current generation’s rear-wheel drive layout in favour of a m

It’s one of the oldest new cars that you can still buy in Malaysia, but the Perodua Alza is still one of Malaysia’s favourite MPVs. It’s a market that is slowly diminishing as most Malaysian families prefer getting SUVs instead. But while the Alza had turned 11 just a few days ago – it was launched on 23-November 2009 – its Japanese twin cousins were more or less domestic flops. The Toyota Passo Sette and Daihatsu Boon Luminas were sold for only 4 years between 2008 and 2012. So, what's the secr

Early this month, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) teased the 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander at Mid Valley Megamall to garner interests and bookings. While the model is set to make its Malaysian debut sometime soon, the Xpander had been launched in other markets around South East Asia since 2017. Indonesia is one of those markets and received a facelift in February 2020. The MPV segment is king over there with the Xpander reportedly being the second best-selling car in Indonesia behind the Toyota Avanz

PT Astra Toyota Motor, Toyota’s Indonesian distributor, has launched the Sienta Welcab in Indonesia. This marks the first time Toyota’s assisted-mobility vehicle was offered officially outside of Japan. The Indonesian-spec Sienta Welcab is powered by the same 1.5-litre 2NR-FE engine as the rest of the Sienta line-up as well as the Malaysian-spec Vios and Yaris. That engine is mated to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT. One of the major features that stand out in the Sienta Welcab is of course the

We all know the Toyota Avanza. The strangely proportioned 7-seater MPV that has the ground clearance of an SUV. While opinions are split between the car’s look, there was no denying that it was a helpful workhorse whether you’re ferrying workers or family around. Those on the elderly side also love the height clearance as it means easier ingress and egress! If you’re a very observant person, you would notice that according to the Avanza’s VIN plate, the car is made in Indonesia by PT. Astra Daih