Tag

toyota unser review

Is the Toyota Avanza a Toyota or a Daihatsu?

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

JerricaJerrica

Dec 18, 2019

Video: 2019 Toyota C-HR Review, why is it so expensive?!

That's our Toyota C-HR review vedio. The Toyota C-HR was launched in Malaysia in March 2018. It subsequently went through a minor update in 2019 with better features and revised styling. Prior to the launch, the public was seriously hyped up for the Toyota C-HR following UMW Toyota Motor's extensive campaign for the SUV. I still remember clearly the amount of attention the Toyota C-HR got when it first made its public preview at the 2017 Carlist.my Test, Drive and Buy event. Toyota C-HR Price Un

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Dec 8, 2019

Video: 2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V Review, Why Settle for a BMW 318i?

The eighth-generation Toyota Camry 2.5V raised a lot of eyebrows. It is the most expensive Toyota Camry ever sold in Malaysia priced at RM 196,888 (OTR without insurance). Under the sharp "keen Look" exterior, lies Toyota's latest TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform that adopts double-wishbone rear suspension, low centre of gravity and dynamic handling characteristic. Like most new-generation Toyotas, the athleticism of the Toyota Camry is more akin to a BMW rather than a traditional

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Feb 15, 2020

Quick Review: 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross in Malaysia, the proper benchmark for family SUVs

Toyota Corolla Cross The 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross is now finally launched in Malaysia and we had a brief session with it, bringing you a first drive review of Toyota’s latest SUV. No matter how much “enthusiasts” complain about SUVs, consumers just cannot get enough of tall-riding, big cars, and I am completely on the consumer's side. SUVs are practical, offer great outward visibility and generous ground clearance (especially for our roads). For a sensible family man like myself, what is there

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Mar 25, 2021

Review: Toyota Vios - This over the Honda City?

(2019 Toyota Vios prices and specs | Gallery) To begin with, a full disclosure – my daily is a 2014 (third generation pre-facelift) Toyota Vios and some bias may be involved in this review, but not in the way that you think, it's actually against the Toyota Vios. Personally, the Toyota Vios has never been appealing because to me, it is merely a means to avoid our national brands. And when my family decided to get one back in 2014, needless to say I wasn't particularly thrilled by the news. But p

ShaunShaun

Feb 10, 2020

Review: 2020 Toyota Corolla Cross - What the Thai media says

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

JasonJason

Jul 13, 2020

Review: Is the 2020 Toyota RAV4 worth RM 200,000?

Toyota RAV4 After much speculation, teasers, and leaks, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 has landed on our shores directly from Japan (CBU). The Toyota RAV4 nameplate is one of the most recognizable names in Toyota's line-up, having pioneered the first compact crossover SUV segment worldwide in 1994. Now on its fifth-generation, the Toyota RAV4 faces off serious competition from many other manufacturers in the trending SUV market. The design was first previewed by the FT-AC Concept SUV shown in 2017, and mu

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Jun 20, 2020

Watch: Man deploys cleaver knife to threaten another man after rear-end incident

Over the past few days, residents in Serdang were both amused and horrified over a viral video showing a man wielding a large cleaver knife and threatening another man in a parking lot. It is believed that the Proton Saga owner had rear-ended the Toyota Unser driven by the man holding the cleaver knife after he was rear-ended by a Mitsubishi Triton in turn. The argument got heated when the man started grabbing the Saga owner by the neck and raising the cleaver. Fortunately, the argument ended wi

JerricaJerrica

Nov 27, 2020

Review: 2019 Toyota Yaris – the best of both worlds in 1 interesting package

(2019 Toyota Yaris 1.5G Prices & Specs | Gallery) After a long absence from the Malaysian market, the 2019 Toyota Yaris is back to shake up the Honda-Jazz-dominated-segment with a loud bang. With local artists leading the marketing campaign, it is clear that Toyota is aiming at a fun lifestyle concept rather than a practical daily people mover. But car enthusiasts flocked to showrooms all the same to rediscover the hatchback, eager to see if the Toyota Yaris could live up to the Honda Jazz's sol

JerricaJerrica

Jan 6, 2020

Review: All-new 2019 Toyota Corolla Altis is here to battle the Civic

Toyota Corolla Altis | Gallery The Corolla is Toyota's most storied nameplate. So steeped is its heritage that by the late ‘90s, the Corolla name had become too successful for its own good. The name had become a drag because younger buyers associated the name too much with their father's car. Thus explains the introduction of the "Altis" suffix. Irrespective of what it's called, the Corolla (Altis) has always stood for quality, dependability, and reliability. Toyota folks like to call it QDR. Ra

HansHans

Oct 11, 2019

Say goodbye to the RWD Toyota Avanza, hello new gen Perodua Alvanza?

The end could be near for the rear-wheel drive Toyota Avanza, as the model could be merged with the front-wheel drive Perodua Alza in the near future. Perodua Alvanza, anyone? Back in April, we reported that the Daihatsu DN Multisix concept shown at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (2017 GIIAS) could preview the next-gen Toyota Avanza and Perodua Alza, seeing that both models are a tad bit long in the tooth. According to Creative Trend, Daihatsu is currently developing a new M

EricEric

May 25, 2020

Review: Thai media tests Toyota Corolla Cross; bigger car outside, smaller than HR-V inside?

It's a good time to be fans of cheeky taglines, as UMW Toyota Motor's campaign to promote the imminent-in-Malaysia Toyota Corolla Cross has been taking potshots at Honda Malaysia's 'Your Time is Up' effort. But, as they always say, talk is cheap. Does the Corolla Cross have enough in its arsenal to back up its shoutiness? For that, we'll jump into this review by our AutoFun Thailand colleagues to give you a better idea of what to expect. Exterior - Much bigger in person Thai customers get a choi

SanjaySanjay

Mar 20, 2021

Video: 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross quick review in Malaysia, how does it compare to the HR-V?!

Toyota Corolla Cross We had a first drive review in the all-new 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross in Malaysia, and this is what we think of Toyota’s latest SUV. UMW Toyota has 2 variants of the Corolla Cross on sale – 1.8G & 1.8V; the latter is only available in July 2021. This is why our test drive session was in the entry-level 1.8G. 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Price in Malaysia 1.8G RM 124,000 1.8V (deliveries after July) RM 134,000 Early adopters of the Corolla Cross 1.8G will be pleased to know that

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Mar 27, 2021

Video: 2021 Hyundai Sonata 2.5 Specs Review in Malaysia, Can Fight Honda Accord & Toyota Camry?

The latest 8th-generation 2021 Hyundai Sonata 2.5 aspires to capture buyers who are looking at the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Being a fully imported (CBU) model, the Sonata loses out on the price factor with a hefty price tag of RM 206,888 (OTR without insurance & SST). No powerful turbocharged engine nor ADAS in this all-new Sonata but there are some interesting features that may appeal to buyers. As mentioned in the video, the Sonata is going to sell for its novelty. Quirky features like t

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Jan 30, 2021

Gara-gara nak elak motosikal mencelah, pemandu Proton Iriz terlanggar 3 pejalan kaki

Tiga pejalan kaki cedera selepas sebuah Proton Iriz dipandu seorang warga emas berusia 82 tahun cuba mengelak sebuah motosikal yang secara tiba-tiba masuk ke laluannya hilang kawalan dan merempuh masuk kawasan Pasar Pagi Klebang Jaya, Chemor di sini pada jam 9 pagi, Sabtu. Timbalan Ketua Polis Daerah Ipoh, Superintendan Mohamed Nordin Abdullah berkata, pemandu itu yang dalam perjalanan pulang ke rumah terkejut dan cuba mengelak ke kanan sebelum terlanggar sebuah van jenis Toyota Unser yang dilet

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Apr 6, 2021

Quick Review: New 2020 Toyota Hilux Rogue - best RM 150k jack-of-all-trades truck?

This is the new 2020 Toyota Hilux Rogue - the top-dog in the newly-facelifted Toyota Hilux range. Priced at RM 146,880, the Hilux Rogue comes with a meatier 2.8-litre turbodiesel and a box of bells and whistles. But is it all just bright lights and metal bars? On Monday, we spent an entire day with it, and this is what we think. Exterior - chunky and tough The facelift brings about visual changes throughout the range, but the Rogue gets exclusive touches: a different front bumper and grille, hoo

SanjaySanjay

Oct 8, 2020

Quick Review: 2020 Honda City 1.5L V - good choice for a zippy family car

When we brought you the closer look of the 2020 Honda CR-V facelift last week, we also saw the all-new 2020 Honda City parking pretty outside. We know you're clamouring to know more - so we politely asked for the keys and took it for a spin. Please note that this is a brief review, and a detailed review will follow post-CMCO. We drove the V variant - which is the range-topping petrol variant before the upcoming hybrid RS - and here's what we think of it following a brief drive around Kuala Lumpu

SanjaySanjay

Nov 9, 2020

We’ve bought a Perodua Ativa for a long-term review and tear down!

So, we’ve bought a Perodua Ativa for a long-term review. Having booked the car in January 2021 (way before the virtual launch), we’re one of the early customers to receive the car. All along, we've been pestering the showroom to expedite the delivery, and we're very happy that it's finally here. What did we order? We’ve opted for the AV variant with a two-tone paint job, featuring the “Pearl Delima Red” body colour and black roof. No “Gear Up” kit here, since we prefer to keep things simple and

ArifArif

Mar 19, 2021

跟后驱的Toyota Avanza说再见了,我们要迎来新一代的Perodua "Alvanza" 了?

后轮驱动的Toyota Avanza可能即将迎来终结,因为这个车型很快就要和前轮驱动的Perodua Alza合并了。 Perodua "Alvanza",有兴趣吗? 早在4月份,我们就报道过,在2017年印尼国际车展(2017 GIIAS)上出现的Daihatsu DN Multisix概念车身上,我们已经可以看到下一代Toyota Avanza和Perodua Alza的样子了,毕竟这两款车都已经有些过时了。 根据Creative Trend的说法,Daihatsu正在Daihatsu新全球架构(DNGA)平台上开发新的MPV,而其原型可能就是Daihatsu DN Multisix概念车。 这个转变对处于东盟地区的我们来说,可能是个好消息。因为Daihatsu的新MPV可能会是下一代Toyota Avanza和Perodua Alza的基础。Avanza和Alza可能都会被整合为一个相同的车型。 这款新MPV可能会搭载涡轮增压和混动两套动力系统 除了DNGA平台外,Creative Trend的报道中也提到,Daihatsu的新MPV可能会搭载与Daihatsu Rocky和To

RaxRax

Oct 21, 2020

Review: 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8G - Slowest in class, but does it matter?

Above a certain price point, car buying starts to become a game of desire versus rationale. At RM 140,000, you could easily get a used F30 BMW 3 Series or a W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. That's desire talking. The rationale in you would be screaming maintenance cost and reliability. For peace of mind then, you turn to new cars and for the longest time, the Toyota Corolla has been the embodiment of rationale. It will probably outlast cockroaches and sweep used car dealers' feet off. Those who want

ShaunShaun

Jun 17, 2020

Our Ativa’s rattling sound is fixed! What was the problem? - Long-term review #6

It has been about two weeks of ownership with our Perodua Ativa. How have things been? Well, the rattling sound we mentioned previously had gotten really annoying. Every time we drove over abrupt irregularities on the right side, the sound became more and more apparent. We needed to take the Ativa to Sepang on Tuesday to check out some Malaysian-made electric car, so we held off going to the service centre until Wednesday. About two weeks of driving with that sound, we finally checked in at the

ArifArif

Apr 2, 2021

Review: What does the Indonesian media think of the 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander?

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

CY FoongCY Foong

Sep 25, 2020

6 little things we like about our Ativa – long term review #7

As we drive our Ativa for more than two weeks, the excitement of owning a brand-new car has worn out. We’ve started to see more Ativas on the road too, and Cik Tiva doesn’t attract as much attention as she used to in the first few days. Worn out excitement aside, there are some little plus points that we find worth highlighting, in case the thought of buying an Ativa ever crossed your mind. The subject matter of its decent powertrain and suspension have been discussed multiple times, so now, let

ArifArif

Apr 10, 2021

Perodua Bezza triggered by Honda City ad, tries to prove them wrong but fails

We suspect that this Perodua Bezza is triggered by a certain Honda ad that called out all its competitors, so the driver decided to prove it wrong! All jokes aside, this is why you should refrain from overtaking slower cars when driving on a narrow winding road. In this viral dashcam footage, the Bezza is seen attempting to overtake 3 cars in one go on a narrow mountainous road. After driving pass the car with the dashcam, instead of sliding back into the lane it continued driving in the wrong d

JerricaJerrica

Aug 17, 2020

Review: VW Vento TSI – Turbocharged efficiency, but at a cost

(2020 VW Vento Price and Specs | Gallery) The B-segment market is a tough one – established models like the Toyota Vios and Honda City have both conquered the segment since the early 2000s, leaving little room for other rivals to survive. Exterior – Volkwsagen can design a handsome-looking sedan Unlike other hatchback-derived sedan models with a tacked-on boot (looking at you Proton Persona), Volkswagen has done a swell job transforming the Polo into a sedan, as the rear end does not look like a

EricEric

Feb 25, 2020

Kebaikan & Keburukan: Toyota Innova 2.0X facelift 2021 – MPV luas yang selesa tapi enjin semput?

Bulan lepas, UMW Toyota telah melancarkan Toyota Innova facelift 2021. Dengan julat harga RM 111,622 ke RM 129,677, MPV yang lasak ini ditawarkan dengan varian E,G, dan X. Juga baca: Toyota Innova facelift 2021 dilancarkan di Malaysia – bermula RM 111k, kamera 360-darjah, BSM Juga baca: Toyota Innova facelift 2021 - varian mana yang paling berbaloi? Kami kini sedang giat menguji pandu Toyota Innova 2.0X. Sementara itu, mari kami rumuskan 3 kebaikan dan keburukan yang terdapat pada MPV yang boleh

FaisalFaisal

Mar 21, 2021

Owner Review: A not so reliable Toyota - Story of my Toyota Celica

** This article is published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia https://www.wapcar.my/forum Basic Information TOYOTA CELICA ZZT231 1.8 (M) YEAR MAKE 2000 Reasons why I bought this car Previously driving a Proton Satria 1.8 Gti, car stolen & was looking for a 2 door coupe. Caught my attention on how the engine's potential of 190BHP as advertised by various motor trading website 10 years ago. Car selection process I had a budget of: 75,

Wapcar UGCWapcar UGC

Jan 30, 2021

Owner Review: The best choice, it is worth waiting for 2 months. - My Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid

** This article is shared by a Thailand reader and published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia. https://www.wapcar.my/forum Basic information Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Car price 1,199,000 baht Reasons why I bought this car The most important thing is to replace my old Vigo (Hilux). I looked at various reviews and stumbled upon this Toyota Corolla Cross because it is a B-SUV first, not as big as the Toyota Fortuner, but rather seats

Wapcar UGCWapcar UGC

Feb 5, 2021

Less choices for consumers as Toyota and Honda decline, Proton/Perodua extend lead

Over the next 5 years, the new normal for the Malaysian car market will eventually see less choices for consumers as the Big-3 Japanese car makers – Toyota, Honda, Nissan – retreat and cede ground to Proton and Perodua, whose upcoming range of models are more than a match against alternatives from Toyota and Honda. The Proton X70 has already eroded Honda Malaysia's sales, though it's still the No.1 non-national brand here. The Proton X50 will certainly suppress Honda’s progress even further. The

HansHans

Feb 8, 2021

Review: BMW M340i xDrive, is this the four-door Toyota GR Supra?

Every so often, there are cars that cross our paths and leave an indelible mark in our motoring journey. We have been rather fortunate in the past few weeks, having sampled the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and now, the BMW M340i xDrive. Not one, but two cars powered by 6-cylinders? Happy days. I used to tell people, don’t bother buying a BMW unless it’s a 6-cylinder (which obviously sounds rather daft now). You see, Munich’s finest cars have, more often than not, possessed of a 6-cylinder heart. Alas,

JasonJason

Jan 7, 2021