The Toyota Prius is now here in Malaysia, retailing for RM175,000 OTR inclusive of insurance for private registration. Might be too much for most of us to stomach considering this is supposed to include the rebate that the government is giving on hybrid cars, the same rebate that ensures the Camry Hybrid won’t be sold here in the near future as long as the policies stay the same as it is only for hybrids with engine displacements of under 2.0 litres. The Langkawi and Labuan prices are rather interesting though – its only RM127,408.45 and RM128,046.55 respectively for individual private registration.
As previously indicated we are getting the model without the solar panel, and we are getting the 15 inch wheels instead of the 17 inch wheels. The construction of the 15 inch wheels are interesting – it’s an alloy wheel but it has an additional plastic cover on top to help with aerodynamics. No GPS navi or colour screen on the interior but there is a heads-up display function. Other equipment includes 7 airbags, ABS, EBD, traction control, stability control (VSC), Hill-Start Assist, brake assist, keyless entry and start, and an 8-speaker audio system.
For those who want to check out the Prius in better detail, there is a cut-body model showcased in the UMW Toyota Subang showroom until the 9th of August 2009, after of which it will be moved to Cheras from 10 to 16 and Penang from 18 to to the 31st. This model is said to be one of only two cutaway Prius models in the world – which basically means the Prius is cut to show you the inner components of the THS HSD system.
UMW targets to sell 100 units this year which is probably just about all the allocation they managed to get as there is a bottleneck in the Prius supply globally. For those who want to learn more about the new third generation Prius, you may read the related links below:
Related Posts:
3rd generation Toyota Prius: first impression drive
3rd generation Toyota Prius: official details
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Comments reveal mixed feelings about the RM175k Toyota Prius in Malaysia, with many perceiving it as overpriced due to high taxes, import duties, and profit margins by UMW Toyota. Several highlight that the actual price, considering taxes and market conditions, should be around RM120k–130k, making the current price seem excessive. Respondents also compare it unfavorably to Honda Civic Hybrid, which is cheaper and similarly fuel-efficient. There's skepticism about whether the Prius genuinely contributes to environmental saving, with critics arguing that the high cost makes it unaffordable for most Malaysians and questioning if the environmental benefits justify the price. Overall, the sentiment leans toward labeling the car as a status symbol for the wealthy and a result of profiteering, rather than an accessible eco-friendly vehicle.