UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has updated the Yaris for the 2023 model year in Malaysia, with one change being a reduced variant line-up that sees the departure of the base J. The E is now the new entry-level option priced at RM83,300 on-the-road without insurance, which is followed by the range-topping G retailing at RM87,600.
These prices are unchanged from what we reported back in July last year with the end of the sales tax exemption, and it should be noted that Yaris now has the same number of variants as the latest Vios launched this March.
Mechanically, the Yaris is powered by the same 2NR-FE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 107 PS at 6,000 rpm and 140 Nm at 4,200 rpm. The Dual VVT-i mill drives the front wheels through a CVT with a seven-speed Shiftmatic mode.
Visually, our Yaris remains pretty much the same as before, meaning we’re not getting the facelifted look that first appeared in Thailand two months ago. Both variants come with manual-levelling LED headlamps that also include a follow-me-home function, LED taillights, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lamps, rear halogen fog lamps, auto-fold side mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels and acoustic windshield glass.
One difference between the E and G is the door handles, which are in body colour on the former, while the latter gets chrome plating. More changes are found on the inside, starting with the Optitron instrument cluster that now comes with a red and white theme instead of the previous blue – the 4.2-inch multi-info display is retained.
Elsewhere, there’s a new pattern for the fabric seats and the two USB ports aimed at rear passengers are now of the Type-C variety instead of Type-A. The G also gains paddle shifters, while the E continue to be without them. The front digital video recorder (DVR) also now comes with smartphone connectivity.
These changes are standard for both variants, with other shared features being keyless entry and engine start, selectable drive modes (Sport and Eco), illuminated scuff plates, Vehicle Telematics System (VTS), speed-sensing auto lock, seven airbags, rear parking sensors, VSC, traction control, ABS, EBD, brake assist and hill start assist. The head unit is the same 7-inch Display Audio system as before, with support for wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Toyota Safety Sense suite is also included on the E and G, with present systems being a pre-collision system (PCS) with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure alert (LDA), a blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert and a 360-degree panoramic view monitor.
Variant-specific features for the E include a urethane steering wheel and shift knob, manual air-conditioning and four speakers. The G improves upon the E by having a leather steering wheel (now with a softer feel) and shift knob, automatic air-conditioning, six speakers, an electrochromic rear-view mirror as well as front and rear parking sensors.
As before, customers have a few optional accessories to choose from, including a rear dashcam for RM380, a wireless charger for RM490 and an aerokit for RM2,500. Colour options remain the same, with Red Mica Metallic, Platinum White Pearl and Silver Metallic being the available hues. A five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty accompanies each purchase.
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rather than making their cars more affordable, they killed the entry level model. Profit first
I’m sure the total of 5 yaris j spec owners in Malaysia will be extremely disappointed by this news.
Isn’t the Yaris based on the “notchgate” platform too?
This Yaris is still based on previous Vios.
Probably scared to bring in the facelifted Yaris. Later door card issue also, customers make noise again
what makes you think they didnt also cheat on previous models? because it just didnt get exposed or found out!
Get this over the new Vios. This is more Toyota than that overpriced cheap skate
usually when a car heading towards to end of cycle, maker usually will add more items to make it more refresh and more value, but toyota removes it lol. tamak kejar margin.
Umw like perodua.Grandpa Akio Toyoda said halt..recall .UMW said ..”f..u grandpa…we r bolehland mafia..no one dares to tekan us.”
Macam downgrade instead of update. G spec gives leather seat la removes liao paddle shift with no price reduce.
Facelift. Spec down. Price up.
What a way to do business.
Comes with free sharp edges doors..
who says comes with free sharp edges doors?
Folks,don’t buy blindly.As long as the known “defect” is not settled..don’t rush to enrich Paikia UMW.One day,who knows the car crash unexpectedly.Limbs n lives r lost.This might have escaped whistleblower notice.
Who said that the door issue plaguing the latest Vios is deadly or life threatening?
I wish they make the interior in brighter colors… Its too dark.. Atlease a beige roof liner to brighten things up.. Otherwise its actually all ok for a in city car… And it doesnt have the stupid new vios ommissions such as useless slopping roof, lack of spare tyre and fixed rear seats.. Honest product id say.. From an actual owner
Does the “pre-collision system (PCS)” come with autonomous emergency braking?? I think it is only emergency alarming, no auto brake.
Mechanic said no braking but alarming….
This Yaris is a value buy, especially the E spec, its based on Toyota’s EFC platform unlike the new vios which is based on Daihatsu’s platform
Toyota’s EFC platform replaced the NBC platform the new DNGA-B for new Vios is based on Daihatsu’s platform which derives from the EPC platform.
if value buy kasi turun sikit price la..
if not better plus small2 items for MC version
Yes get this over the new Vios better. No TNGA/DNGA but at least it is more Toyota than Daihatsu. While the dugong platform is an aging platform, but at least it doesn’t drive like a Perodua.
Also, the rear headroom in this Yaris is better than the new Vios (as well as the previous Vios, in fact).
I do not understand why Toyota Yaris don’t have leather seat, in 2023 80k+ car without this compulsory accessories is not acceptable. Especially even Myvi also have leather seat.
Garbage cvt
I just buy Toyota Yaris and driving it now. It is a nice and good car. Love it. I used to drive honda jazz. I am a married woman without any children. I work as a business executive.
I recently buy Toyota Yaris after many years using honda jazz. It is a good car and easy to drive. Mo regrets buying it.