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New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
UMW Toyota delivers 7,932 vehicles in April
KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) delivered 7,932 vehicles in April 2025, maintaining its strong sales momentum and pushing its year-to-date total to 27,876 units. The company said the continued growth reflects the strong relationship it shares with Malaysians, built on a foundation of trust, quality, and a mutual commitment to progress through mobility. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) said its dedication to sustainability and innovation will be on full display at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2025, where it plans to unveil its latest advancements in hybrid electrified mobility. Attendees can look forward to an impressive showcase featuring Toyota's newest hybrid models, including the Vellfire HEV, Corolla Cross HEV, Camry HEV, and the cutting-edge Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). "More than just a product showcase, this exhibit reflects Toyota's belief in offering practical, accessible pathways to sustainable mobility for every Malaysian. "This is part of Toyota's broader Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach, which considers emissions from production to recycling, not just what comes out of the tailpipe," it said. UMWT president Ravindran K said the company remains focused on its Multipathway strategy, aiming to provide a wide selection of electrified vehicles that enable Malaysians to make eco-friendly choices while still enjoying top-tier quality, safety, and driving performance. "At UMW Toyota Motor, our mission extends beyond delivering vehicles—it is about driving meaningful progress through sustainable mobility solutions," he added.
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Gloves off as Chery Tiggo Cross hybrid shoots for Corolla Cross
Toyota will have a fight on its hands when Chinese carmaker rolls out its new energy crossover SUV. Back in January, we reported that the updated Toyota Corolla Cross have managed to weather the Chinese storm. That is all about to change with the imminent introduction of the Chery Tiggo Cross hybrid (HEV). Attending the Shanghai Auto Show as a guest of Chinese carmaker Chery last month, The Citizen Motoring has learned that the Chery Tiggo Cross HEV is heading to South Africa and could be rolled out in the coming month or two already. Key to the Corolla Cross' runaway sales since making its debut at the end of 2021 has been its hybrid derivatives. The demand for the dual source powertrain exceeded Toyota's initial expectations and the HEV quickly became the best-selling local new energy vehicle. By some margin too. ALSO READ: Corolla Cross HEV takes the sting out of all the hybrid lingo Price war can erupt One of the reasons the Corolla Cross HEV became an attractive option is because of its very reasonable pricing. When it was first introduced, Toyota indicated that it incentivises around R30 000 of the HEV derivatives' retail price 'in anticipation of future government support'. While they are still waiting on government to finalise its policy on new energy vehicles, the pricing of the updated Corolla Cross HEV is still incentivised, but now 'around half' of what it was before. The entry-level Corolla Cross HEV is the Xs priced at R494 400, with the Xr priced at R545 200. The big news around the arrival of the Chery Tiggo Cross HEV is that it is likely to significantly undercut Toyota's pricing. It has been rumoured that the starting price of the hybrid crossover SUV is likely to be 'around R480 000'. But special launch pricing might even see the Tiggo Cross HEV come in at under R450 000. The Tiggo Cross current top derivative, the Elite, costs R449 900. ALSO READ: Chery Tiggo Cross has enough going for it to make up for its flaws Chery Tiggo Cross HEV feels solid The final specifications of the Chery TIggo Cross HEV has not been announced yet. But it will be powered by Chery's familiar 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine hooked up to an electric motor and battery. Similar to the Corolla Cross, it will be a self-charging hybrid. This means it does not have to be plugged in. The Citizen Motoring had the chance to sample the Chery hybrid on a slalom course in Wuhu, China last month. As you'd expect, the hybrid system transitions seamlessly between electric and hybrid or engine power. And the throttle calibration, our pet hate with any Chinese car, also seemed decent. The Chery Tiggo Cross is currently offered with one engine derivative. The 1.5-litre blown petrol mill which produces 108kW of power and 210Nm of torque. The Toyota Corolla Cross is available in 103kW/172Nm 1.8-litre naturally aspirated guise and in the 90kW/142Nm HEV. The latter combines the 1.8-litre mill with an electric motor and battery pack.
