2019 Toyota Yaris launched in Malaysia, from RM71k

2019 Toyota Yaris launched in Malaysia, from RM71k

The 2019 Toyota Yaris has finally been officially launched in Malaysia. The hatchback sister of the B-segment Toyota Vios comes with the same 1.5 litre Dual VVT-i engine as the sedan, with 107 PS and 140 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. The 2NR-FE DOHC unit is paired to a CVT automatic gearbox with seven virtual ratios, which UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) calls Sport Sequential Shiftmatic Mode.

The Yaris measures 4,145 mm long and 1,730 mm wide, with a 2,550 mm wheelbase. Those dimensions are similar to the booted Vios, but the five-door hatchback’s overall length is 280 mm shorter. Like the Vios, the suspension consists of front MacPherson struts and a rear torsion beam. Brakes are ventilated discs in front and drums at the back. The top spec 1.5G gets rear disc brakes.

Malaysians can choose from three trim levels – J, E and G. The base J spec comes with halogen reflector headlamps with follow-me-home function, LED daytime running lamps, 15-inch rims with 185/60 tyres, door visors, powered wing mirrors, keyless entry and push start, black fabric seats with blue stitching, illuminated scuff plates and a CD player with MP3/USB/AUX/Bluetooth connections.

2019 Toyota Yaris launched in Malaysia, from RM71k

One level up is the mid spec E, which adds on a fair bit. 16-inch rims with 195/50 tyres, projector headlamps, front fog lamps, LED rear combination lamps, wing mirror turn signals, auto fold and retractable wing mirrors, acoustic windshield, a multi-info display, steering audio/Bluetooth buttons, 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor, Digital Video Recorder (dashcam), a 6.8-inch touchscreen DVD head unit with USB mirroring, security/solar film and a Drive Mode switch (Sport and Eco modes) are all standard here.

The car you see here is the top G spec, which further adds on rear disc brakes, chrome outer door handles, Optitron meter panel with 4.3-inch TFT multi-info display, leather on the steering/gear knob, MID steering buttons, auto air con (single zone) and six speakers (from four).

For safety equipment, the Yaris comes with seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain, driver’s knee), VSC, ABS/EBD/BA and auto door locks as standard. E and G spec cars add on the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

2019 Toyota Yaris launched in Malaysia, from RM71k

UMWT is offering some options as well. The RM2,880 aerokit includes a front bumper spoiler, rear bumper spoiler, side skirts and roof spoiler (RM2,450 without the roof spoiler); while the dashcam and DVD-AVX can be added on to the J spec. Five colours are available, and they are Super White, Silver Metallic, Attitude Black, Red Mica Metallic and the Citrus Mica Metallic hero colour you see here.

Prices start from RM70,888 for the J, rising to RM76,888 for the E and RM83,888 for the top G (all are RM1,000 lower than estimated prices). Prices are on-the-road without insurance, and are a couple of thousand ringgit cheaper than the equivalent spec Vios, which is priced from RM77,200 to RM87,300. The top Vios comes with leather seats, but both hatchback and sedan specs are otherwise largely similar.

The factory warranty for this locally-assembled (in Bukit Raja, Klang with over 70% local content) model is five years with unlimited mileage. For detailed specs and to compare the Yaris with the Honda Jazz, visit CarBase.my.


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Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • EDITOR on Apr 18, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    So where’s the hybrid version that some said will have a long waiting list?

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  • Weird Design on Apr 18, 2019 at 8:05 pm

    That design though… I would rather go for Myvi instead or any other better designed cars like Mazda 2, Honda Jazz and Proton Iriz. Moreover, why are the headlamps still using halogen???

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    • Suggestion for PT on Apr 19, 2019 at 12:41 pm

      I think Paultan should limit to only one like/dislike per 1 person.

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  • Hentamajela on Apr 18, 2019 at 8:12 pm

    Waaa so fast toyota want to sell car but the qc forgot to check the gear knob…hallo toyota…wheras the tombol gear…hahaha….toyota2…so tamaks…

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    • They removed in the showroom so that the children don’t play with the gear

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      • Safety First on Apr 19, 2019 at 2:23 pm

        So they prefer children to poke their eyes out on the exposed shaft? Way ta go Toyota! Flipped priorities had always been your forte.

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  • timlee on Apr 18, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    Iriz FL. Better yet cheaper

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  • Brittney Spears on Apr 18, 2019 at 9:01 pm

    Gen-1 VIOS has 109PS from single VVTi and that was 15 years ago

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  • PT READER on Apr 18, 2019 at 9:20 pm

    Wow, This is Perodua Yaris or Toyota Myvi ?

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  • X50 (Like)

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  • Dylan Ch'ng on Apr 18, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    Yaris got 360 cam? I don’t see a camera under Toyota logo.

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  • Raja Kamarul on Apr 18, 2019 at 10:16 pm

    This has to be one of the ugliest car faces available currently. It’s a pity. The Yaris is an inherently good car. The earlier model wasn’t exactly pretty but this one really is busy with no definitive design language at all.

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  • Hammer on Apr 18, 2019 at 10:19 pm

    Where the gear knob?

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  • Jimmy on Apr 18, 2019 at 11:11 pm

    UMW finally learned something. One thumb up.

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  • seancorr (Member) on Apr 18, 2019 at 11:26 pm

    Alamak halogen lights…

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  • Daddykasi on Apr 19, 2019 at 6:04 am

    Will sale like hot cake. Habislah iriz!

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  • Phaser on Apr 19, 2019 at 8:46 am

    wait…what happened to AEB? Myvi has it right? Surely that could have been offered along with ACC in the top-spec car.

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  • Ben yap on Apr 19, 2019 at 9:18 am

    The same engine has been reuse multiple times. When going to change?

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  • Albert Yong on Apr 19, 2019 at 9:28 am

    This car will be a top seller. Can’t believe you get Toyota quality for a price of RM71k
    5 years
    This car will be a hot seller. The last Yaris did not do well because it was overpriced.

    But in todays world, RM71k is affordable compared to 15 years ago

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    • Myvi better value, with LED headlights and AEB. This Yaris is what you like to always say, Game Over.

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    • Jason Fun on Oct 21, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      The factory warranty for this locally-assembled (in Bukit Raja, Klang with over 70% local content)

      AH HAH !!Toyota Top quality…..Wait and we will see..Now days no more JDM TaDaSanShi
      Toyota Honda Nissan Mitsubishi Suzuki
      Ironically unless you buy Recond Japan USED cars..

      My humble opinion even Perodua more JDM than Toyota Honda and Nissan.

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  • Proton oh Proton on Apr 19, 2019 at 9:40 am

    what no LED light… so shame UMW… P2 comes as standard.

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  • For the prize, better buy Honda City, sedan class

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  • Lolz! They din even install the gear knob, how careless. And whats with the Waja hooked nose on the front?

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  • No Thanks Toyota on Apr 19, 2019 at 10:43 am

    Designer must be blind or they picked up the design from a kindergarten contest loser.Vios and Yaris are ugly as never before! Or perhaps as always!

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  • If u ignore the grill, and imagine the slit right below the badge as its mouth, its looks like a smiling fat man

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  • Great to see 7 airbags across the range

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  • Yayaris on Apr 22, 2019 at 7:18 pm

    What happened to the RM100k Yaris? LOL

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  • Ann Zhang on Jul 30, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    Cvt where got gearbox, halo. 7 speed? Marketing strategy laa. Cvt is just like scooter.

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