UMW Toyota will be targeting to launch three models next year, according to a research report by Hong Leong Investment Bank Research.
The first will of course be the new Toyota Corolla Altis, which will be launched as a CBU unit from Thailand. The car hasn’t actually been launched in Thailand yet, but since we’re going to get our units from Thailand we’re expecting that to happen soon.
We’ve already seen estimated pricelists for this model. Three models will be available – a 1.8E going for an estimated RM115k, a 2.0G going for an estimated RM125k and a 2.0V going for an estimated RM137k.
The second model targeted to launch is the Toyota Camry Hybrid, which was previewed at KLIMS. The Camry Hybrid is expected to be locally assembled under the new NAP rules. Pending government rulings on possible tax breaks for large-capacity CKD hybrid vehicles, its pricing could be pegged at a small premium over the current range-topping Camry 2.5V, and will take over the role of the Prius in the Toyota line-up, since it is unlikely that UMW Toyota will do CKD assembly for the Prius.
With a combined output of 205 PS by combining a 2.5 litre Atkinson cycle engine to an eCVT system that integrates two electric motors, the Camry Hybrid can get to 100 km/h 8.6 seconds, compared to the standard 2.5V’s 9.7 seconds. Fuel consumption is significantly better too, at an average of 19.6 km per litre over 13.0 km per litre for the 2.5V.
The identity of the third model is not revealed – the report merely says UMW is currently still under discussions with Toyota for the introduction. If you look at the markets around us, there are two models currently sold in other ASEAN countries that could be this third model that’s under discussion to be introduced.
One possibility is a next generation Toyota NAV1 based on the Toyota Noah Concept that was shown at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. Nissan and Mazda have already launched their entrants into this new segment of tall MPVs – the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid and the Mazda Biante. Indonesia is currently the only country where the NAV1 is sold officially.
The other is the new Toyota Yaris hatchback which is sold in Thailand. It’s not the same car as the European Yaris, but a separate model designed for markets like China and ASEAN. It shares the same dashboard design as the Toyota Vios. However, unlike the Vios which is powered by a 1.5 litre engine, the Thai market Yaris uses a smaller 1.2 litre engine mated to a CVT gearbox to be classified as an eco-car in Thailand.
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The 3 model should be Alphard, Vellfire and Land Cruiser. All priced RM400k above.
Guess UMW is trying to launch more models to save their Vios sales when the new City is out
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i will thank you by giving you a high five, in your face.
Ini orang yang tidak bersyukur.
Camry Hybrid is the US is $26,150. That also CBU Japan. So high quality. Got even 8 airbags. All for RM75,000
Here we will get fully Malaysian made CKD Camry for RM180,000. Double the price.
How is this possible when kononnya there is tax exemption for Hybrid? Somemore CKD should be cheaper with Malaysian parts used.
Are we still being cheated by UMW? RM70k vs RM180K and CBU Japan 8 airbags vs CKD Malaysia with maybe VSC also taken out. Then few months later they put VSC back.
dont think they will sell at 180K probably 210K after tax rebate. and with 2 airbags and no Traction control.
umw is owned by PNB, which is an investment arm of the malaysia government.
does this means the govt is cheating the people?
go figure.
Breaking News!. We just found out Sam Loo aka SamShowedMeTheHilux was married but his wife left him for another man. The other man it seems drives a Kia K5
This is why he hates Kia owners.
So Kia K5 owner only good at collecting second hand wife or what?
and born a retard call motorhead.
K5 owners licking their wounds with their tails tucked in between their legs
Toyota now panic. Their breadwinner is the Vios. Now everyone know Vios is a death machine. No VSC. Now, everyone want VSC.
Even my gardener also that day telling me Toyota cars got no VSC. I think he read Paul Tan because he told me the new City is a better buy with VSC.
Better to have my legs and arms intact with a car with VSC than end up in the hospital with serious injuries. In the long run, with hospital bills, you pay more owning a Toyota.
K5 owner with a dildo up his rectum barking like a dog
As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV
As long as its not a KIA, it can be traded in
All models will be the top selling in the market, well done Toyota.
All will be 2 airbags,4 speed,no VSC and will be at RM 500k.
whats so “new” about these models? seen them all before in different clothes.
No new Hilux for Sam arr?
Don’t worry. There will definitely be a ‘new’ Hilux coming next year after the ‘new’ Innova, with slightly different grill design and rear lights. Price? Of course its going up because cosmetics changes also need money and UMW net profits already down this year.
Don’t worry. There will definitely be a ‘new’ Hilux coming next year after the ‘new’ Innova, with slightly different grill design and rear lights.
Price? Of course its going up because cosmetics changes also need money and UMW net profits already down this year. So, people do your part and buy everything UMW are selling unquestionably.
The new Hilux is already pasted on Sam Loo Hailat face!
Hilux for Hyundai owners
Broomstick for KIA owners
OMG….”Untung Many, Wahhhh” – UMW…
Untung Manyak Wohhh …..UMW
UMW go flykite lar
UMW you are making the toyota brand bad
cant agree more. maybe they under-equipped toyota vehicle as well? who knows…
Toyota should nominate other reseller
dont think that is possible as toyota is making profit from UMW, Why should you sell lower when you can sell more expensive and no one complains and the buying never stop?
Business man always think, Money first, then only see later.
UMW you are just a money lecher towards dumb citizen
I think T buyer is not dumb but they were ‘force’ to buy.
There’s no excitement from UMW anymore
there were no excitement at all from the beginning. Whats the difference now? same what,
Smart citizen will never fall into your obvious trap
Exactly. Smart people will never buy kimchis brand new.
They will only buy sushi’s new.
Tai Lan Ngong sorhais will buy kimchis new and lose at least 50% within a year
Let me guess : 3 models to launch next year
1. Camry Hybrid
2. All New Corolla Altis
3. All New Yaris (compact car)
Wait for 2014 Optima.
Get KIA’s used. 1 year old units can get at around 40% of new price
I think all these analysts will be spot on if they predict that 2013 will hail the return of under specced and over priced motor vehicles that run on dinosaur technology, with absolutely no regard on safety.
Family MPV with no stability control in 2013?
B segment sedan with same 2003 engine and gearbox plus no stability control and hideous face?
D segment sedan that is miles behind competition?
Cars that can only be sold with one reason, resale value, which is claimed by only one person with the initials S–L–?
Yep. UMW Motors, moving backwards. Toyota should get someone else who won’t rip off and turn away many interested customers from their good cars. What a shame.
Carry on folks.
Family MPV should be VW Cross Touran or Sharan.
B segment sedan will be Polo sedan.6 speed and 4 airbags.
D class sedan?No need to think.Either Optima or Passat.
These cars mentioned can easily Junk out those toyoyo.
DSG? Have the tow truck operator no. on your speed dial please
At least e know that all active and passive designs in sushis will work.
For kimchis, they are just there for cosmetic purpose and those tai lan ngong & sorhais out there are so easily bought by these inferior korean gadgets that can be obtained from Pasar Road
Tax-free Camry 2.5V is RM117k(refer to Langkawi price). If Camry Hybrid price @ RM190k, that’s mean hybrid motor + eCVT transmission will cost you RM73k… totally unbelievable…conclusion.. the tax exemption for hybrid is fake!!!!
Lol hybrid always cost above normal car in low tax or taxless country…current tax exemption in boleh does not include 2.0 above..new tax for hybrid is not announce yet..how can u say it fake? Does boleh football team get gold in this coming sea games?
Want a hybrid?
2 choices:Audi A6 hybrid and BMW AH5.
Actually, consider a used 15mth old K5.
Since the owners can’t trade them in anymore, you can always bargain harder and tell them if they dowan to comply, even Sam will not show them the Hilux now, just a broomstick instead
What happen to the car price drop?
Drop very soon. You can TKK
They said gradually in 5 yrs rite…eg 6% per yr. Plus 1 confirm 4% price drop in 2015 through gst…
But every new car … price increase … %? So are we going to get low car price?
First day living in Malaysia?
That so-called ‘yaris’ is soooo disgusting. Better not bring it here or Malaysians will be vomiting green. We want the real yaris, not that one.
The tai lan ngong K5 owner again
Aiyo u all. The third should be the new rebadge mazda3 with toyota hybrid laa. U think toyota dont know how to rebadge meh?? They have no new engine, so now use skyactiv engine couple with their hybrid system
dear umw, its ok if u don wan to equip ESP to yr car. we will still buy it.. we fan! we r so terrer giler bawak keta. ahaha
Not to nitpick but do you mean Hong Leong Investment Bank Research?
UMW Toyota is ripping Malaysians off. Other countries are getting better spec Toyota cars. Toyota japan should appoint other dealers other than UMW. We all should make official complain to Toyota Japan. Lets all make proper complains to Toyota japan. UMW GO FLY KITE!
so the prius will be gone from local toyota line-up??
Dun like Toyota there’s still Honda,Mazda,Suzuki,Mitsubishi,Lexus,Subaru,Nissan and upcoming Datsun
Still want more gadgets can try Kia or Hyundai
Wanna locals theres Proton and Perodua
Dun wanna?Theres continental likes Audi,VW,MB,Volvo,BMW,Peugeot,citroen etc…
i know it is going to be Yaris
Innova facelift
Hilux facelift
Avanza facelift
all 3 come with new bumper design and abeng LED DRL
With price increase too…
We should sign a petition that will ask Toyota Motor Corp to appoint another distrubuter in Malaysia. Or even better, they themselves become the distrubuter.
UMW is milking us customers way too much! Our Prius Standard is the same spec car with the Prius III in the U.S that cists only $26000. That’s RM72000! RM 68,000 more! Note that the U.S price is already includes shipment costs as the U.S Prius is from Japan. IThe Prius is also tax exempted in the United States. Same like us! But ours are RM 68000 more!
if prius is sold at 72k, what will happen to preve and suprima??
do you think malaysian govt will allow that? can you see how the game is played??
Haiya Malaysian,wake up lah, until n unless we change government don’t bother to talk c__k lah.All this ding dong bout NAP, price reductions all kena tipu sama BN.
Total disappointment. The three models should be avanza j, vios j and camry j. All have one air bag and no vsc.
Auris hatchback plizzz
We should sign a petition that will ask Toyota Motor Corp to appoint another distrubuter in Malaysia. Or even better, they themselves become the distrubuter.
UMW Toyotsu in Shah Alam is owned in majority by Toyota Motor Corp Japan. TMC has a long relation with UMW (since the days of Sejati Motor, after Borneo Motors) which is about 30 years and they highly respect that fact with no intention to ruin it.
saw a flying vios few years back..
was it because of the lack of VSC?
hey umw, ah jib gor said during ge13 u must drop ur price la.. y ur price keep goin up huh?
later ah jib gor rampas toyota dealership like he rampas sugar from robert kuok then only u know.
come on lower prices pls
look like 2014 a big year for umw toyota.
Looks like 2013 is a big year for uncle Sam, as he has broken the Sri Lanka market for used Hyundai.
For KIA owners, you will need to consider driving them into the Klang River or setting them on fire
now new suv launched? the current rush is dated for the time being…new fresh makeover!
Wondering why so many people hate Toyota..but at the end they still buying toyota..typical malaysian..
Speak one fake Do one fact ,malaysia style
I’ve been waiting for the Noah to come to Malaysian Market. A proper MPV than the stupid Innova
no need to guess la. the third model will launch Avanza 10th years anniversary Super Limited, Lagi Bagus Facelift.
UMW sucks money
Actually that Yaris looks like it’s the one we’re mistaking for Proton’s new B-segment hatch.
Another bizzy day again.
Crowds of kimchi owner lining up to come into Sam’s yard.
had to turn all KIA owners away. Has 2 Ssangyong owners that we may consider.
Dam, still so many sorhais bought their cabbages despite the low RV warning issued. Good for us though. Expect Sam to give us a good bonus for CNY in Jan