Tidak dinafikan, zaman kegemilangan MPV mula merudum tetapi ia masih belum berakhir. Akibat daripada kemuncak zaman emas MPV tersebut, beberapa MPV masih mempunyai penangan yang hebat sehinggalah ke hari ini. Antaranya, Toyota Wish! Dibangunkan sejak 20 tahun yang lalu, Toyota Wish mencapai kesempurnaan pada generasi kedua yang dilancarkan pada tahun 2009 di Jepun. Walaupun generasi ini tidak dibawa masuk secara rasmi, Toyota Wish tetap ligat berkeliaran di jalan raya Malaysia. Kini 12 tahun sel
Feb 6, 2021
There's no doubt that the Toyota Alphard (and its Vellfire twin) is the best luxury MPV on the market. Few other cars can match the Alphard/Vellfire's spaciousness and ease of entrace/exit. Compared to a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Alphard's sliding doors allow you to step in/out of the car as if it's a room, rather than a car. The only question left is whether to buy a cheap reconditioned (recond) unit or pay up for an officially-imported unit by UMW Toyota Motor? Let’s take a closer look at the
May 2, 2020
Toyota Alphard Toyota Vellfire Toyota Alphard dan Toyota Vellfire memang terkenal sebagai simbol CEO Megah Holding. Mana tidaknya, kebanyakan model-model ini mempunyai nombor plat dengan lambang penganugerahan. Sudah tentulah masyarakat memandang kedua-dua model kereta ini sebagai simbol status. Namun tahukah anda, tidak semua yang kaya itu mampu? Toyota Alphard dan Toyota Vellfire berstatus recond jauh lebih murah berbanding import rasmi daripada UMW Toyota. Harganya boleh mencecah sehingga RM
Jul 8, 2020
Toyota Harrier Alongside the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire, the Toyota Harrier is an immensely popular luxury SUV. Part of the reason why the Harrier is so popular is the lack of competition – it has no direct rival either from Honda or Nissan. But the question remains – should you buy a cheap reconditioned (recond) unit or pay up for an officially-imported unit by UMW Toyota Motor? Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons. Prices – Recond is cheaper, but for a good reason Prices start from RM 24
May 9, 2020
Twenty years ago, when the MPV was still an in-thing, Honda launched the Stream. Three years later, in 2003, Toyota launched its own challenger into the ring, the Wish. Both these MPVs were a delight among families who wanted an MPV that gave off a sporty presence. They were once commonly seen on Malaysian roads, and perhaps some of you reading this might even grow up with one. Eventually, the idea of a car-like MPV evolved into crossover SUVs as both the Toyota Wish and Honda Stream saw sales d
Dec 5, 2020
20 tahun yang lalu, apabila kereta MPV tengah mencanak naik popularitinya, Honda melancarkan Stream. Tiga tahun selepas itu, pada tahun 2003, Toyota pula melancarkan pesaingnya iaitu Wish. Kedua-dua MPV ini menjadi kegemaran di kalangan keluarga yang mahukan sebuah MPV yang menonjolkan gaya ‘sporty’. Ia sering dilihat meluncur megah di jalanraya Malaysia, dan mungkin ada dikalangan pembaca yang membesar dengan kereta ini. Lama kelamaan, kereta seperti MPV berkembang menjadi SUV crossover. Angka
Dec 11, 2020
Yes, you read the title correctly – we’ve compiled a list of 6 cars you should buy recond over official units. For those who have been following us would know that we don’t usually recommend recond cars, but for this post, we’ll make an exception. But before we get started, we should clarify the misconception that recond car are better equipped than local spec cars isn’t true. Companies like Toyota and Mercedes-Benz have been fitting their cars with generous safety equipment, matching or even su
Aug 22, 2020
Percaya atau tidak, ada sesetengah kenderaan sebenarnya lebih baik dibeli daripada pasaran “recond” atau erti kata lain, “import”. Bagi yang mengikuti kami dari awal, semestinya anda tahu bahawa kami jarang mencadangkan kereta recond tetapi kali ini kami beri peluang. Sebelum kami mulakan, kita harus mengetepikan ideologi yang mengatakan spesifikasi kenderaan recond dilengkapi ciri keselamatan dan fungsi yang lebih tinggi berbanding spesifikasi tempatan. Syarikat seperti Toyota dan Mercedes-Benz
Aug 21, 2020
Sebelum kembalinya Suzuki ke Malaysia, peminat tegar hanya boleh memiliki Suzuki Swift Sport (ZC33S) generasi keempat dari pasaran recond sahaja. Untuk maklumat anda, mereka telah menjualnya sejak tahun 2019. Dengan kembalinya Suzuki di Malaysia dibawah Naza, nampaknya anda tidak perlu lagi mencari di pasaran recond kerana hothatch ini telah dibawa masuk secara rasmi. Persoalannya, yang mana lebih elok? Beli recond sekiranya anda peminat tegar transmisi manual 6 kelajuan Sebelum ini, dua generas
Apr 10, 2021
20年前,当MPV还十分流行时,Honda不失时机地推出了Stream。在3年后的2003年,Toyota也推出了一款同级市场的竞争者——Wish。 对于那些想要一辆姿态更运动的MPV的家庭来说,这两款MPV都是很不错的选择。曾几何时,它们是马来西亚路上常见的一道风景,或许正在阅读这篇文章的你,就是从小跟着这辆车长大的。 最终,这个轿车型MPV的概念被跨界SUV所替代,而Toyota Wish和Honda Stream两者的销量都开始下降,并最终结束了其14年的历史。那么,这两款曾经大卖的MPV到底发生了什么呢? Honda Stream:一款7人座的Civic Honda Stream于2000年在日本首发,定位为运动型7人座车型。它在很大程度上是基于第七代的Honda Civic开发的,只不过为了放下第三排座椅,车身被拉长了。 第一代的Stream定位在Odyssey之下,它有着十分独特的造型,就像是发福了的Civic(或是超重了的Civic“面包车”)。 这款车于2001年引进大马市场,从印尼进行整车进口。大马规格的Stream有两具引擎可选,分别为一具1.7升的D17 VTEC
Dec 13, 2020
Prior to the return of Suzuki in Malaysia, those who wanted to buy the fourth-generation (ZC33S) Suzuki Swift Sport had to resort to reconditioned units, as recond dealers have been selling that model since 2019. But that will soon change, as Suzuki has returned to Malaysia under Naza. In the process, the company has introduced the fourth-generation (ZC33S) Swift Sport in Malaysia. So, the question is: now that potential buyers have the option of a reconditioned unit or a brand-new unit, which i
Apr 9, 2021
When it comes to shopping for a car, terms like reconditioned cars and certified pre-owned (CPO) cars get tossed around a fair bit. On paper, both CPO and reconditioned (recond) cars are very similar – both are cheaper than a new car, allowing the buyer to save some money. But that’s where the similarities end, as they are world’s apart once you look closer. Recond cars – good on paper, but buyers beware While it may seem tempting to save RM 40k to RM 50k on a recond car versus a brand-new car,
Apr 23, 2020
Toyota GR Yaris membuat kemunculan buat kali pertama pada Disember 2019. Sejak itu, ramai yang mendahagakan hothatch ini. Ia mendapat sambungan yang cukup hangat di serata dunia termasuk di Malaysia (kini hanya 5 unit sahaja yang tinggal). Tetapi bagaimana kalau anda betul-betul mahukan salah satu daripadanya tetapi terlepas peluang untuk memilikinya ataupun rasa harganya 'agak keras'? Juga baca: Berminat dengan Toyota Yaris 2021? Ini bayaran bulanan dan gaji minimum yang diperlukan Memperkenalk
Jan 18, 2021
We’ve already seen the 2021 Subaru BRZ making its global debut in the US, so it’s only natural to ask when the other half of the Toyobaru coupe twin will be launched. According to Japanese sources, the answer is May 2021. As before, the second generation Toyota 86 will mirror the Subaru BRZ’s mechanicals, built by Subaru to. Like the Subaru BRZ, the ‘flat-four’ engine’s capacity has been increased to 2.4-litre. The body is slightly longer and wider too, and kerb weight has been bumped up by arou
Dec 9, 2020
We first heard about the Toyota GR Yaris way back in December 2019, and since then pretty much nobody could get enough of it. It’s been an unequivocal hit in almost every market its 18-inch wheels touch - including Malaysia where ‘less than five’ of the RM 286k hatchback remain unsold. But what if you really, really want one? Your chance may just come around again, but probably in a way you didn't expect. Enter the GR Yaris RS You may know from our encyclopedic closer look article that the GR Ya
Jan 15, 2021
Let’s face it, for a lot of Malaysians, the ideal family mover is not that fancy SUV. Instead, the ideal family mover, especially for those with young kids or elderly parents, is an MPV. In Malaysia, the options for MPVs are aplenty, but we reckon that the ideal MPV is one that has powered sliding doors, thus narrowing down the selection by quite a fair bit. For those shopping for a family MPV, the most affordable option that features power sliding doors is a brand-new C27 Nissan Serena. Recond
Sep 20, 2020
Sekali pandang, Toyota Alphard dan Vellfire nampak seperti sebuah kotak besar yang mempunyai tayar. Hakikatnya, MPV mewah ini cukup laris dalam kalangan kereta terpakai dan recond. Perkara ini jelas di laman jualan kereta dimana terdapat pelbagai unit Alphard dan Vellfire yang dijual beli. MPV sebesar ini menjadi begitu laris kerana faktor ruang yang diberi dan kemudahan keluar masuk dimana ia sukar untuk ditandingi sama sekali. Kemudahan ini dibantu oleh pintu gelangsar yang membolehkan anda ke
Nov 12, 2020
When the 200 PS Toyota 86 was first launched in Malaysia in 2012, its asking price was RM 243,000 for the manual, and RM 249,000 for the automatic variant. For a supposedly affordable sports car, its pricing in Malaysia is hardly affordable at all. The more powerful (220 PS), more practical Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 can be had for about RM17k less, at RM 227,888. Toyota 86 UMW Toyota then introduced the facelifted 86 in 2017. There were some minor upgrades but prices went up further, to RM 257,502
May 16, 2020
Toyota Estima telah ditamatkan pengeluaran oleh Toyota pada tahun 2019. Model MPV popular tersebut melalui penjualan generasi akhir yang sukar kerana dibayangi oleh model Toyota Alphard dan Toyota Vellfire yang lebih premium. Walaubagaimanapun, MPV dengan pelbagai konfigurasi penumpang ini masih popular di Malaysia. Ia masih boleh dibeli oleh penjual kereta recond dan terpakai. Toyota Estima merupakan MPV yang boleh dinaiki dengan selesa pada tempat duduk baris ketiga dengan harga yang lebih mes
Jan 5, 2021
Penjualan kembar Toyota Alphard dan Vellfire terkini (AH30) akan berakhir pada tahun 2022. Model generasi 2022 yang akan datang pula akan dirasionalisasikan menjadi satu model sahaja, iaitu Toyota Alphard. Ini juga bermaksud nama Vellfire tidak akan kembali pada generasi seterusnya. Untuk memperingati pengakhiran Alphard/Vellfire AH30, Toyota akan memperkenalkan model edisi akhir khas bagi kedua-dua MPV ini. Juga baca: Sejarah Toyota Alphard: Pembangunan yang menjadi raja segala MPV Sumber di Je
Mar 2, 2021
UMW Toyota Motor announced today that the All-New Toyota Corolla will be launched in Malaysia soon. Customers who wish to be the first to own the new sedan may place their orders at any authorised Toyota showroom nationwide starting today, 12th September 2019. There will be two variants of the All-New Toyota Corolla Altis available – 1.8G and 1.8E and the estimated on the road price is RM136,888 and RM128,888, respectively. The vehicle has been completely redesigned and re-engineered using the T
Sep 12, 2019
At a glance, the Toyota Alphard (and its Vellfire sibling) may look like breadboxes on wheels, but that’s far from the truth, as these luxury MPVs are popular amongst used and recond car buyers. After all, a quick check on several car listing sites indicate that there are a huge number of the Alphard and Vellfire for sale. One main reason why the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire shot up in popularity is because not many cars can match their spaciousness and ease of entry and exit – thanks to its slid
Nov 3, 2020
Eton Import, an independent car importer in Thailand, has introduced the all-new 2020 Toyota Harrier to the land of smiles. Both petrol and hybrid engines are offered while Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 comes as standard. According to our Thai sister website Autofun, this is the first time that a car importer has officially announced the sale of the Toyota Harrier in the country. Toyota Thailand has never officially sold the SUV in Thailand believing that, with price ranging from 2-2.5 million bahts,
Jul 21, 2020
Toyota is on a roll with introducing new models lately (the Yaris Cross and Harrier are just two examples). Alongside the 2021 Toyota Venza, Toyota has also unveiled the all-new, fourth-generation Sienna. Like earlier-generation Sienna models, the all-new, fourth-generation Sienna is developed and built in the US. The US-made 2021 Toyota Sienna is built on the TNGA-K platform, similar to the eighth-generation Camry. That said, unlike the Camry’s range of petrol and hybrid powertrains, the 2021 S
May 19, 2020
Kenderaan yang sesuai untuk keluarga yang besar ialah sebuah Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV). Di Malaysia, terdapat pelbagai pilihan yang menarik. MPV yang berharga lebih mahal sememangnya kelihatan lebih mewah dan canggih. Namun begitu, MPV yang berharga lebih mampu milik tidak kekurangan dalam membawa penumpang dengan ramai dan selesa. Pilihan mampu milik yang cukup menarik ialah Nissan Serena C27. Pada masa yang sama, pengimport kereta recond sudah membawa masuk Toyota Voxy (turut dikenali sebaga
Sep 26, 2020
All it took was 7 minutes and a group of Malaysians to lift a Toyota Wish that double parked and blocked a Perodua Myvi from coming out of its parking space. From the video, it appears that the Myvi driver got the attention of one passerby, who later got more help from other passersby. Amazingly, the group of men found lifts to lift the Toyota Wish and repositioned the MPV, allowing the Myvi to exit. Watch the full video here.
Nov 14, 2019
Unitedstar Corporation Sdn Bhd, an authorised Toyota dealership located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, has upgraded its outlet to ‘3S’ status, offering both sales and aftersales services. Previously only providing sales of new vehicles, the upgrading process sees the facility extending its range of services available to customers. “Unitedstar Corporation has been an authorised Toyota dealership since 2005, with just a showroom for sales at Aman Suria, Damansara followed by the new 3S centre at Tama
Sep 19, 2020
With just 5 km on the odometer on this Toyota Raize, it is possible that one very unlucky owner got rear-ended just after taking delivery. These crashed photos of the Toyota Raize were shared by Twitter use @taku531531, which shows the B-segment SUV with a crushed front and rear end. Judging from the photos, the frontal impact was severe enough to deploy both front airbags. Furthermore, the rear end also sustained some damage, though the severity of the damage is unknown. While the damage may ap
Apr 27, 2020
Kita semua ada kereta idaman yang selalu kita tinjau pada pasaran kereta terpakai. Kalau tidak pun, sekurang-kurangnya kita sedang memerlukan sebuah kereta pada harga yang rendah untuk kegunaan sementara, keluarga mahupun perniagaan. Jika anda berminat untuk menggunakan kereta terpakai, berikut adalah tips yang perlu anda pertimbangkan: 1. Periksa cat, panel, kawasan enjin dan bawah kereta Apa yang anda lihat, itu yang anda beli. Pandangan pertama sepatutnya membuatkan anda tak sabar untuk memil
Jun 13, 2020
It’s bound to happen. There are already after-market Lexus ‘spindle grille’ conversions for various Toyota models, from a Hilux to a Fortuner, and even Camry! At the moment, Lexus only has one minivan model, the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire-based Lexus LM. Lexus has no plans to introduce another minivan but that hasn’t stop Instagram user sugardesign_1 from rendering a smaller, mid-range Lexus minivan based on the recently launched Toyota Sienna. The Toyota Camry-based Sienna is only for the US marke
May 27, 2020
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