Nissan’s popular MPV gets a major powertrain change to the electrified Nissan e-POWER system which use only an electric motor for propulsion but has a small petrol engine as a generato to recharge the battery. The proven e-POWER system provides generous output for brisk performance as well as high fuel efficiency. (read more…)
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An update of the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid GR Sport. Assembled in Malaysia, it is among the more popular models in the range. GR Sport accessories give a sporty image and for 2026, the have been some technical enhancements for better driving dynamics and added features within. (read more…)
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Continuing its electrification push, UMW Toyota Motor now offers the popular Harrier crossover with a hybrid electric powertrain. It is the only Harrier model available for the Malaysian market, and is one of 6 electrified Toyota models (two of which are assembled locally). The HEV powertrain brings a new level of performance as well as fuel efficiency to the Harrier, a model which has been around since the 1990s. (read more…)
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Date launchedJanuary 29, 2026Make & modelToyota ViosVariantHEVBodystyle4-door sedanPrice at launchRM103,900OriginMalaysiaDistributorUMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Length/width/height4440 mm x 1740 mm x 1480 mmWheelbase2620 mmGround clearance160 mmTurning radius4.8 metresKerh weight (kgs)1,155Seating capacity5 Powertrain4-cylinder petrol engine, Hybrid electricDisplacement1496 ccDriving wheelsFrontMax output (engine)91 psMax torque (engine)121 NmMax output (motor)89 psMax torque (motor141 NmMax system output111 psHybrid battery capacity (type)0.76 kWh (lithium-ion)Transmissione-CVTFuel consumption27.8 kms/litreFuel tank capacity36 litresRange~ 1,000 kms0 – 100 km/hN/ATop speedN/A SuspensionF: MacPherson struts R: Torsion beamBrakesVentilated discs/DiscsSteering systemRack and pinionWheel sizeF & R: 16 inchesTyre sizeF & R: 195/60R16 Airbags6ADAS sensorsCameraEuro NCAPN/AASEAN NCAP5 stars Malaysia Car Of The Year Judge Comments – Chips YapIn line with Toyota’s …
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Date launchedJanuary 29, 2026Make & modelToyota ViosVariantHEV GR SportBodystyle4-door sedanPrice at launchRM109,900OriginMalaysiaDistributorUMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Length/width/height4440 mm x 1740 mm x 1480 mmWheelbase2620 mmGround clearance160 mmTurning radius5.2 metresKerh weight (kgs)1,160 kgsSeating capacity5 Powertrain4-cylinder petrol engine, Hybrid electricDisplacement1496 ccDriving wheelsFrontMax output (engine)91 psMax torque (engine)121 NmMax output (motor)89 psMax torque (motor141 NmMax system output111 psHybrid battery capacity (type)0.76 kWh (lithium-ion)Transmissione-CVTFuel consumption27.8 kms/litreFuel tank capacity36 litresRange~ 1,000 kms0 – 100 km/hN/ATop speedN/A SuspensionF: MacPherson struts R: Torsion beamBrakesVentilated discs/DiscsSteering systemRack and pinionWheel sizeF & R: 17 inchesTyre sizeF & R: 205/50R17 Airbags6ADAS sensorsCameraEuro NCAPN/AASEAN NCAP5 stars Malaysia Car Of The Year Judge Comments – Chips YapThe …
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Date launchedJanuary 29, 2026Make & modelWEY G9VariantHi4 PHEVBodystyleMPVPrice at launchRM269.800OriginMalaysiaDistributorGWM Malaysia Sdn Bhd Length/width/height5050 mm x 1985 mm x 1900 mmWheelbase3095 mmGround clearance155 mmTurning radius5.9 metresKerh weight2,803 kgsSeating capacity7 Powertrain4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, plug-in hybrid electricDisplacement1496 ccDriving wheelsFront and rearMax output (engine)150 psMax torque (engine)240 NmMax output (motor)F: 80 kW/170 Nm R: 135 kW/272 NmMax torque (motorF: 170 Nm R: 272 NmMax system output442 ps/642 NmHybrid battery capacity (type)44.2 kWh (tertiary lithium)Transmission4-speed DHT Fuel consumption83.3 kms/litreFuel tank capacity58 litresPure electric driving range170 kmsRange1,000+ kms0 – 100 km/h5.7 secsTop speed190 km/hMin. Charging time26 mins (30% – 80%) 60 kW DCSuspensionF: MacPherson struts R: MultilinkBrakesF: …
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Date launchedJanuary 12, 2026Make & modelToyota VellfireVariant2.5 HEV Executive LoungeBodystyleMPVPrice at launchRM549,900OriginJapanDistributorUMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Length/width/height5005 mm x 1850 mm x 1950 mmWheelbase3000 mmGround clearance161 mmTurning radius5.9 metresKerh weight (kgs)2,105 kgsSeating capacity7 Powertrain4-cylinder petrol engine, Hybrid ElectricEngine displacement2487 ccDriving wheelsFrontMax engine output187 psMax torque (Nm)233 NmMax motor output134 kWMax motor torque270 NmCombined system output184 kw/250 psTransmissionElectric CVTFuel consumption17.5 kms/litreFuel tank capacity60 litresRange1,050 kms0 – 100 km/hN/ATop speedN/A SuspensionF: MacPherson struts R: Double wishbonesBrakesVentilated discs/Ventilated discsSteering systemRack and pinion, electric assistanceWheel sizeF & R: 19 inchesTyre sizeF & R: 225/55R19 Airbags6ADAS sensorsCamera + radarEuro NCAPN/AASEAN NCAPN/A Malaysia Car Of The Year Judge Comments – Chips …
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Date launchedJanuary 10, 2026Make & modelToyota GR CorollaVariantManualBodystyle5-door hatchbackPrice at launchRM369,357OriginJapanDistributorUMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Length/width/height4407 mm x 1851 mm x 1479 mmWheelbase2840 mmGround clearance130 mmTurning radius5.78 metresKerh weight (kgs)1,480 kgsSeating capacity5 Powertrain3-cylinder petrol engine, turbochargedDisplacement1618 ccDriving wheelsAll-wheel driveMax output300 psMax torque (Nm)400 NmTransmission8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic TransmissionFuel consumptionN/AFuel tank capacity50 litresRangeN/AClaimed 0 – 100 km/h5.3 secondsClaimed top speed230 km/h SuspensionF: MacPherson struts R: Double wishbonesBrakesVentilated discs/ventilated discsSteering systemRack and pinion (electric)Wheel sizeF & R: 18 inchesTyre sizeF & R: 235/40R18 Airbags8ADAS sensorsCamera + radarEuro NCAPN/AASEAN NCAPN/A Malaysia Car Of The Year Judge Comments – Chips YapThe GR Corolla, one of the models from …
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Date launchedJanuary 10, 2026Make & modelToyota GR CorollaVariantAutomaticBodystyle5-door hatchbackPrice at launchRM379,357OriginJapanDistributorUMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Length/width/height4407 mm x 1851 mm x 1479 mmWheelbase2840 mmGround clearance130 mmTurning radius5.78 metresKerh weight (kgs)1,500 kgsSeating capacity5 Powertrain3-cylinder petrol engine, turbochargedDisplacement1618 ccDriving wheelsAll-wheel driveMax output300 psMax torque (Nm)400 NmTransmission8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic TransmissionFuel consumptionN/AFuel tank capacity50 litresRangeN/AClaimed 0 – 100 km/h5.3 secondsClaimed top speed230 km/h SuspensionF: MacPherson struts R: Double wishbonesBrakesVentilated discs/ventilated discsSteering systemRack and pinion (electric)Wheel sizeF & R: 18 inchesTyre sizeF & R: 235/40R18 Airbags8ADAS sensorsCamera + radarEuro NCAPN/AASEAN NCAPN/A Malaysia Car Of The Year Judge Comments – Chips YapThe GR Corolla, one of the models from …
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Date launchedJanuary 8, 2026Make & modelProton X70 (2026)Variant1.5TD ExecutiveBodystyleCrossover SUVPrice at launchRM106,800OriginMalaysiaDistributorProton Edar Sdn Bhd Length/width/height4526 mm/1831 mm/1694 mmWheelbase2670Ground clearanceN/ATurning radius5.5 metresKerh weight (kgs)1,575 kgsSeating capacity5 Powertrain4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (i-GT)Displacement1499 ccDriving wheelsFrontMax output181 psMax torque (Nm)290 NmTransmission7-speed DCTClaimed fuel consumption14.5 kms/litreFuel tank capacity60 litresApprox range870 kms0 – 100 km/hN/ATop speedN/A SuspensionF: MacPherson struts R: MultilinkBrakesF: Ventilated discs R: DiscsSteering systemRack and pinion, electricWheel sizeF & R: 18 inchesTyre sizeF & R: 225/60R18 Airbags6ADAS sensorsCamera + radarEuro NCAPN/AASEAN NCAP5 stars Malaysia Car Of The Year Judge Comments – Chips YapWith the 3-cylinder engine phased out, the 2026 X70 gets a new 4-cylinder i-GT turbocharged engine …