UMW Toyota has revised the price of the Toyota Previa 2.4 GL in Malaysia. The estimated price of RM270k that was revealed at KLIMS13 has now been reduced to RM258k OTR including insurance, as indicated in a price list released on January 8, 2014.
The previously listed 2-DIN CD/MP3 head unit with six speakers has also been replaced by a 2-DIN DVD player with a seven-inch touch-screen with navigation and reverse camera.
Other than that, the specs and equipment look the same as what was released previously. Its 2.4 litre 2AZ-FE four-cylinder motor from the previous-gen Camry produces 170 PS and 224 Nm of torque, sending it to the front wheels via a four-speed Super ECT automatic gearbox. Wheels are 215/55 R17 alloys.
Creature comforts include dual power sliding doors, keyless entry and start, combination leather seats in a 2-2-3 layout (captain second row seating), and self-levelling HID headlamps with adaptive front lighting (directional headlamps). There are only two airbags.
The Previa is essentially the same model as the Japanese market Toyota Estima MPVs that the grey importers are bringing in in droves. While you can only get insurance warranty with a grey import Estima at most, UMW Toyota offers a three-year or 100,000 km manufacturer warranty. However, it looks like you’ll be trading a massive amount of specs for the privilege of driving it new with warranty.
Gong Hei Fa Choi to everyone
Pity those who bought this car at RM270k
do u know, they cant even sell one of this before. thats y they reduce the price. and dont forget, this is BN manifesto
“With only 2 airbags”
bravo, UMW
With no traction control, and with a 4-speed gearbox. That spec list looks as if it’s meant to compete with the Naza Ria.. A Mazda8 has far, far better value and design than this junk
Not only 2 air bags but with lousy outdated Camry engine as well.
2 airbags, 4ect, and an outdated engine…. It’s almost like saying “Oh I’m sorry I shouldn’t have sold this loaf of expired bread for 20 bucks, so now here u are, 18 bucks take it or leave it”. UMW, seriously?
Paul, i think they upgrade the ICE too
Even with the price reduction, plsss Oddesey for me plsss….
Estima doesnt compete with odyssey but honda elysion instead…odyssey competes with toyota ipsum or better still a hearse bcoz of its low roof (the previous gen)…
Wrong. Elysion competes against Alphard
You are wrong booboo…it should be grand elysion…this one competes with alphard but it’s still small…and not many on the roads…the taillights r so 80s…elysion is better looking n more sleek than its big brother tq…
the gomen be like… price of cars had been reduced… kenapa tak puji kerajaan…
kangkung dulu naik skg dah turun
Oh my god, are Malaysians really that stupid? car as expensive like this equipped with only 2 airbags and no traction control and no stability control?
Expensive. Better opt for an Odyssey, or a grey import. 4-speed gearbox, 2 airbags and fabric seats at 258k?! That’s absurd.
Sounds like my dad’s innova spec. But atleast innova is a better buy, less than half the price of this obsurdly priced tauhu
When i went to the showrooms to replace my innova (booked mine on the second day that toyota launched it in malaysia), i almost vomitted at the innova, after all these years, it still soldiers on with the same engine and GB, just those meaningless facelift facelift. and the price increase. heck, i might as well stick to my old one, i thought.
But now I see previa/estima mad pricing and specs and I say,
Better buy 2 innovas, give one to charity/old folks home. More value for money, more easy on my conscience, and less ghosts laughing at me every night i sleep.
haiyaaaa….2 airbag only maa..manyak kelekut ini UMW toyota…..
the price n specs depend on the price of kangkung lah bro
No it depend on cuaca lah, bro
Nasib baik nnti harga sate turun.. Ini karilah
Janji Ditepati !! More to come !
UMW Toyota reduce price because less or maybe no sales at all for this model. Still, this model is overpriced with that shitty specs.
Ain’t nobody got time fo this shit…
Too late to the party Toyota!! this shit is old and outdated dy…
Fabric seats, no ESP, no side airbags, and one thirsty engine?
Seriously Toyota. At 260k, you can get the Odyssey from Honda Malaysia. The top of the range EXV Odyssey with Earth Dreams 2.4 iVTEC, BLIS, Smart Park Assist, LED Active Bending lights, leather, ESP, 6 airbags, and more for 248000. Rather get that and use the 10k of a nice holiday to Singapore or Thailand. Or Australia.
Insane la UMW.
Or if you don’t want Japanese, get the SMAX 2.0Ecoboost that will make you feel like you’re in a hatch and not an MPV. Or the VW Sharan 2.0TSI DSG6.
Happy Chinese New Year btw!
I thought they clearly stated there COMBI LEATHER for seats in the spec sheet?or is that the grey imports version?
Wow..really sucks specs! I wanna see got which SORHAI will buy this car with this price~~is that u?! Hehe…
Sam Loo will buy if his loan ever approve by the bank.
‘The Previa is essentially the same car as the Japanese market Toyota Estima MPVs that the grey importers are bringing in in droves. While you can only get insurance warranty with a grey import Estima at most, UMW Toyota offers a 3 year or 100,000km manufacturer warranty.’
errr…I don’t know, I’ve seen many grey imports bringing in Estimas with 6-airbags and more JDM goodies…the dash colour is also blue the last time I checked not 90s Greenish yellow and also leather seats. Anyways, I am struggling to see this as a viable alternative to Honda Malaysia’s Odyssey…thet gives way more, for less…..and it’s still new even in the Japanese market.
Gong xi fa cai
Preve with 6 airbags…previa with 2 airbags…watdafak…
Best comment ever!
i m driving the first batch preve. although the car has 4 airbags but they have been off few weeks ago.
sent to proton twice but the airbags always off again 2 weeks after the repair.
it seems now i m still driving my old wira with no airbags at all
She is so stable.. no need ESP.. why not you try first??? test drive.. thx for the price reduce… but no thx.. should sell it 270K.. let more ppl 270K poorer.. haha..
Are you Sam Loo apprentice sir? by the way, where the hell he is? He should backup his toyota right now. Sam Loo menjelmalah dikau..
I notice you guys post prices for Peninsular Malaysia only. Please do not forget that East Malaysians make a significant portion of purchases in the country, especially in the 4X4 and SUV segments.
I speak up not only as an enthusiast and consumer but also as a former member of the motoring columnist/journalist community.
obviously the 4 speed auto is the “highlight” feature….
still overpriced, still vulgar, still ridiculously under equipped. im surprised it even comes with a cd player with a green screen, i mean WOW, what an improvement over the cassette player.
lol well done UMW.. you are really a disgrace to Toyota worldwide.. pity us.. a laughing stock around the world. rakyat never gets the good stuff..
No improvement on specs? Sorry UMW Toyota, Malaysian people are not buying the trick.
Someone will ALWAYS buy it. Look at the CRV vs CX-5, there’s still people buying the 2.0 CRV…..
If you can’t afford one, don’t condem others. I am one of the G4 CRV owner, it might be under specced in msia but it is the best in class in term of space & practicality for a family SUV with 3 school going kids.
They should have increased the price to 300k. This is a toyota! Why sell so cheap!?
Kanji ditepati!
The article forgot to mention that it comes with power windows too
Don’t Forget Power steering and Remote control alarm, Aloy sport rim and free tinting. Worth every penny.
I am completely speechless.
Rubbish mpv
Lol umw thought malaysian is stupid?lets still not buy this van from umw until they reduce more the price but increase the spec. Odyssey better.mazda 8 also better.heck even serena better lol
Or the 5008 from Peugeot. You might wanna hold back for the facelift at the moment though.
or wish 2009..6 air bag..7 speed valvematic
2 airbags for luxury MPV… am I kidding myself??
whatever, doesnt make a difference. still trying to rob ppl’s wallet.
The people who orders this car are feeding the Gomen at least a 100k in taxes before driving it off from the showroom.
If the 100 k is put to good use,it will bless your kindheartedness.But if it is used to order some unwanted equipment worth millions of ringgit by recalcitrant gomen servants,what a waste of your hard earned money.
And who owns UMW?You know the answer.Do you still want to buy this tax laden car to show off?
Bro,
Do you know that this model cost @ CIF Port Klang /Landed Price is only 100K (UMW is one of AP holder). Then UMW mark up to RM 270 with MITI approval. PPL have to pay double on Sales Tax, double on Import Duty and double on Insurance, double on Road Tax and of course double on Bank Loans. THere is no excise duty incurred, why!It is a protection tools for all AP holders and those who import cars without AP, then it will be imposed. Rakyat kena tipu dengan AP, cronies, MITI and of course BN.
Still not worth it
what?? lousy specs and still so expensive?? waste of money. Go buy odyssey or smax so much better.
UMW survive in 2 models only…
1) Hilux
2) Vios
Camry is taken down, Altis is taken down, Prius is taken down..that is why they want to launch this Estima….however..consumer dont want to be conned anymore with such low spec car…
UMC share….sell!
Seriously guys,it’s time to boycott umw products. Stop these ridiculous price and specs given. They really think Malaysians are stupid. Stop letting them think so please. When the buying stops, the cheating will too.
If u still can’t accept the full specs kimchi, at least go honda/focus/Mazda/Peugeot. If others japan/continental models can offer better value,I don’t see why blood sucking umw cannot.
Wise up and please spread the news to all. Together we can make it!
The New Honda Odyssey is still a better choice where it is priced about RM230k but pack with all the features.
I’m a Honda salesman. Snyder buy this previa. It’s too expensive with cheapskate specs for 3rd world countries. Buy Honda Odyssey, It’s premium, rm 228k I can give u discount!!! Don’t let Toyota cheat u
UMW Toyota employees get 9-10 months bonuses because of Malaysian stupidity – vote with your money, stop buying Toyota! When the buying stops, the shitty car specs can too.
I am umw sakes man for 3 years, I am getting shit 0.5 month bonus, u want to employ me?
Still waiting for Sam/hilux/Maserati to come in and say:
good rv mah!
“U don’t need any stinking airbags and lousy kimchi specs. Rv is the king!
Don’t u know with umw car so good quality that with minimal rv, u can still survive a 100kmh head to head crash??? Come come, trade in ur rotten cabbage and buy a sushi. I will be earning to the max.”
So where r they now? Digged a hole and hide again?
no surprise.this is a boleh land.PI estima is much better than this 258k stuff.don’t know what to says,there is still some potential buyer in this boleh land.CHEERS.
Where is Sam Loo? Need his expertise on this. LOL
even with all the negative comments here..they will be many ppl out there still buyin it…for example..samloo..LUL
heck even toilet bowl stamp with toyotaya brand will be the first choice of Sam Loo.. good RV meh..hahaha.
If that’s the best spec UMW can give……better buy grey import one…service n spareparts no problem already….most workshops can do…..
Toyota doesn’t care about the vehicle features. Some of Malaysian will buy the car because they want something different than their neighbor.
UMW HAS SENT US A MESSAGE, THAT THEY CAN CHARGE WHATEVER THEY WANT AND NO ONE CAN STOP THEM..BUT WE WILL SEND THEM A MESSAGE; WE WILL TELL EVERYONE THAT WE KNOW,YOUR BROTHERS, YOUR SISTERS,YOUR UNKERS!! WE SHOW THE UMW PIPO THAT THEY CANNOT CHARGE WHATEVER THEY WANT!!THEY CANNOT SELL EXPENSIVE CRAP WITHOUT ESP,TC, 6 AIRBAGS AND STRIP ALL THOSE SAFETY FEATURES AND COOL GADGETS !! THIS IS OUR MONEY AND WE WILL NOT BUY PREVIAAAA!!!
(avatar mode on, kikiki)
Maybe we should prosecute the ppl who actually buy this…. If u see it on da road…. Seriously we should make our own road block…. N put the driver/owner on a stage for public humiliation…
if it comes with a much cheaper price then it will be different story tho
TO toyota.
pls keep skin
So shame on u Toyota.. Still using an old engine and gearbox..
Only the model looks interesting. Others are rubbish
Seriously the lady look extremely beautiful when standing beside this MPV!
Ha…Malaysia people buy Brand not Buy Car cos most of them are brainless.
apart from those missing this that u guys mentioned, anyone realised how do u fold the side mirror in this car?
i can see a power adjustable mirror and there’s no button to fold it?
RM260K i still need to use my hand ah?
Wikipedia said: 4 speed and 6 speed (for 3.5). How can grey importers keep on saying theirs are 7 speed?
The new Honda Odyssey is a better choice at a better price, there is really no sane reason to buy this previa for this kind of low specs at this exorbitant price. Don’t be tempted at first sight.
The new honda odyssey is a better choice. This previa with this kind of specs at this exorbitant price is really unreasonable. Check out odyssey and sharan first before making any decision.