UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) sold 4,700 units in January 2026, which the company describes as a steady opening for the year amid a competitive market environment. The result reflects the steady market response in Toyota’s core segments, supported by a broad and well-established product range in the Malaysian market, UMWT said.
“Guided by its ‘Best in Town’ approach, UMWT remains committed to delivering a reliable and well-supported ownership experience, strengthening customer trust and preference through quality products, nationwide support and trusted aftersales care,” the Toyota and Lexus distributor said in a statement.
“Chinese New Year is a time of renewal and togetherness, and for many Malaysians it also means traveling to be with family. During the festive season, peace of mind on the road is even more important. This comes from vehicles designed to perform consistently over long journeys and backed by reliable care, so families can travel with confidence and focus on the moments that really matter,” said UMWT president Datuk Ravindran K.
Last month, UMWT launched two models that highlight the breadth of its offering. On one side is the GR Corolla AT with a new eight-speed automatic gearbox that channels the hot hatch’s 300 hp/400 Nm to all four corners. The sprint from 0-100 km/h is done in 5.3 seconds. The CBU Japan import is yours for RM379k, which is RM10k more than the six-speed manual.
In the other corner is the new Vios Hybrid, which is priced from RM103,900 to RM109,900 for the GR Sport, a new trim level for the Vios here.
The CKD HEV is powered by the fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System, which integrates the E-CVT planetary gear set to enable a mechanical connection between the engine and the driven wheels. That engine is the 1.5L 2NR-VEX, which differs from the standard 2NR-VE in that it operates on an Atkinson cycle. The 91 hp/121 Nm ICE works together with an 80 hp/141 Nm electric motor, and there is a 0.76 kWh lithium-ion battery in the loop. Fuel consumption is 3.6 liters per 100 km, or 27.8 km/l.
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