UMW Toyota Motor Drives Forward With Innovations In Sustainable Mobility
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) revved up February 2024 with a monthly total sales of 7,480 units. The February total is made up of 7,347 units of Toyota and 133 units of Lexus. This brings UMWT’s total sales for the first 2 months of year to 13,756 vehicles. 
Looking ahead, the company started accepting bookings for the much-anticipated Toyota Hiace Panel Van 3.0 IMP2024 on 1 March 2024. With a load length of 2,900 mm, this commercial van gets substantial upgrades, including an enhanced 3.0L turbo diesel engine that meets Euro 4 emission standards, in support of the government’s effort to a lower-carbon ecosystem. Upgraded from the previous 2.5L diesel engine, the new enhanced engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and delivers 136 PS (134 hp) @ 3,400 rpm and 300 Nm @ 1,200 – 2,400 rpm to provide effortless load carrying while being cost efficient. Safety features include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Load Sensing Proportioning & Bypass Valve (LSP & BV), High Mount Stop Lamp, and Reverse Sensors. There is also an option to upgrade to a 7″ touchscreen display audio system that includes a reverse camera and Bluetooth connectivity. 
In February, UMWT also hosted the Beyond Zero event, a 9-day showcase to highlight Toyota’s innovations on sustainable mobility for carbon neutrality by 2050. The Beyond Zero event featured a variety of innovative new energy vehicles, including Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), and Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FCEV) technology, to show Toyota’s multi-angle approach to a greener future.
“The Beyond Zero event showcased not just vehicles but a vision for a sustainable and connected future. Toyota’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and sustainability is unwavering, and we are proud to lead the way. As we introduce the upgraded Hiace Panel Van, we reinforce our promise to provide not only powerful vehicles but also a greener and cleaner driving experience, not just in our passenger vehicles but in our commercial lineup as well,” said Datuk Ravindran K. President of UMW Toyota Motor. 
In line with its commitment to enhancing the buying experience, UMWT has introduced the “Journey of Reflections” promotion which offers customers up to 100% financing for selected models. Car buyers can expect to enjoy attractive promotional savings including of up to RM5,500 for the Toyota Yaris, and monthly instalments starting from RM688 for the Vios. For its aftersales, the Toyota Service Savers programme further offers convenient monthly instalments from as low as RM18.
