With the conclusion of the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) yesterday, here's a quick recap of what went on at one of the biggest stands that week - the one by UMW Toyota Motor. Multi-pathway approach to mobility With no less than 10 cars and a few other two-wheeled exhibits – Toyota's stand highlighted the company's multi-pathway approach to tackling the world's questions on the evolution of mobility. Rather uniquely however is that their stand showcased not just an optimis

Toyota has officially unveiled the hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) project at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2024 (KLIMS 2024). This marks the debut of the first working prototype of the model, showcased on the shores of the Toyota Manufacturing UK plant in Derby, England. Developed in collaboration with consortium partners and funded in part by the UK government, the project represents another step in Toyota's "try one, try all" multi-pathway approa

UMW Toyota Motor has launched the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift in Malaysia, bringing with it aesthetic and technical improvements, as well as a simpler line-up. Prices are as below: Corolla Cross 1.8V - RM 133,800 Corolla Cross HEV - RM 140,800 Corolla Cross GR-S HEV - RM 148,800 What's new in the Corolla Cross facelift? Off the bat you'll note that the 1.8V is now the entry variant to the range, replacing the relatively barebones 1.8G of yore. This also leaves the 1.8V as the sole non-ele

As the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift readies for its Malaysian launch, new information by the marque's dealers has shed more light on the model's updated line-up, as well as its all-important pricing. Variant updates Per the estimated price list we sighted (dated 15-November 2024), it seems to confirm that the Corolla Cross 1.8G will be dropped. The new starting point will then be the Corolla Cross 1.8V, which also makes it the sole non-hybrid option in the range. Above the 1.8V will be the

UMW Toyota Motor has officially opened bookings for the new 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift, featuring notable upgrades and the addition of a new GR Sport Hybrid variant. The new model is estimated to start from RM 140,000, marking a significant increase over the pre-facelift variants. Prices for the outgoing Toyota Corolla Cross models are as follows: 1.8G - RM 130,900 1.8V - RM 137,900 HEV - RM 143,000 GR Sport - RM 147,000 With the introduction of the GR Sport Hybrid, it remains unclear wh

Toyota Australia and BHP, the mining company, have announced a new trial of the Toyota Hilux battery electric vehicle (BEV) prototype, marking the first test of its kind for the vehicle. The electric Hilux will be deployed at BHP’s Port Hedland site in Western Australia, taking on duties typically handled by diesel-powered vehicles. The test will begin in November and run for around a year, with BHP to provide feedback on the vehicle's performance. Matthew Callachor, President and CEO of Toyota