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.
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.
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.
Date launched January 29, 2026 Make & model Toyota Vios Variant HEV Bodystyle 4-door sedan Price at launch RM103,900 Origin Malaysia Distributor UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Length/width/height 4440 mm x 1740 mm x 1480 mm Wheelbase 2620 mm Ground clearance 160 mm Turning radius 4.8 metres Kerh weight (kgs) 1,155 Seating capacity 5 Powertrain 4-cylinder petrol engine, Hybrid electric Displacement 1496 cc Driving wheels Front Max output (engine) 91 ps Max torque (engine) 121 Nm Max output (motor) 89 ps Max torque (motor 141 Nm Max system output 111 ps Hybrid battery capacity (type) 0.76…
Date launched January 29, 2026 Make & model Toyota Vios Variant HEV GR Sport Bodystyle 4-door sedan Price at launch RM109,900 Origin Malaysia Distributor UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Length/width/height 4440 mm x 1740 mm x 1480 mm Wheelbase 2620 mm Ground clearance 160 mm Turning radius 5.2 metres Kerh weight (kgs) 1,160 kgs Seating capacity 5 Powertrain 4-cylinder petrol engine, Hybrid electric Displacement 1496 cc Driving wheels Front Max output (engine) 91 ps Max torque (engine) 121 Nm Max output (motor) 89 ps Max torque (motor 141 Nm Max system output 111 ps Hybrid battery…
Date launched January 29, 2026 Make & model WEY G9 Variant Hi4 PHEV Bodystyle MPV Price at launch RM269.800 Origin Malaysia Distributor GWM Malaysia Sdn Bhd Length/width/height 5050 mm x 1985 mm x 1900 mm Wheelbase 3095 mm Ground clearance 155 mm Turning radius 5.9 metres Kerh weight 2,803 kgs Seating capacity 7 Powertrain 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, plug-in hybrid electric Displacement 1496 cc Driving wheels Front and rear Max output (engine) 150 ps Max torque (engine) 240 Nm Max output (motor) F: 80 kW/170 Nm R: 135 kW/272 Nm Max torque (motor F: 170 Nm…
Date launched January 12, 2026 Make & model Toyota Vellfire Variant 2.5 HEV Executive Lounge Bodystyle MPV Price at launch RM549,900 Origin Japan Distributor UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Length/width/height 5005 mm x 1850 mm x 1950 mm Wheelbase 3000 mm Ground clearance 161 mm Turning radius 5.9 metres Kerh weight (kgs) 2,105 kgs Seating capacity 7 Powertrain 4-cylinder petrol engine, Hybrid Electric Engine displacement 2487 cc Driving wheels Front Max engine output 187 ps Max torque (Nm) 233 Nm Max motor output 134 kW Max motor torque 270 Nm Combined system output 184 kw/250 ps…
Date launched January 10, 2026 Make & model Toyota GR Corolla Variant Manual Bodystyle 5-door hatchback Price at launch RM369,357 Origin Japan Distributor UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Length/width/height 4407 mm x 1851 mm x 1479 mm Wheelbase 2840 mm Ground clearance 130 mm Turning radius 5.78 metres Kerh weight (kgs) 1,480 kgs Seating capacity 5 Powertrain 3-cylinder petrol engine, turbocharged Displacement 1618 cc Driving wheels All-wheel drive Max output 300 ps Max torque (Nm) 400 Nm Transmission 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission Fuel consumption N/A Fuel tank capacity 50 litres Range N/A Claimed 0…
Date launched January 10, 2026 Make & model Toyota GR Corolla Variant Automatic Bodystyle 5-door hatchback Price at launch RM379,357 Origin Japan Distributor UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd Length/width/height 4407 mm x 1851 mm x 1479 mm Wheelbase 2840 mm Ground clearance 130 mm Turning radius 5.78 metres Kerh weight (kgs) 1,500 kgs Seating capacity 5 Powertrain 3-cylinder petrol engine, turbocharged Displacement 1618 cc Driving wheels All-wheel drive Max output 300 ps Max torque (Nm) 400 Nm Transmission 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission Fuel consumption N/A Fuel tank capacity 50 litres Range N/A Claimed 0…
Date launched January 8, 2026 Make & model Proton X70 (2026) Variant 1.5TD Executive Bodystyle Crossover SUV Price at launch RM106,800 Origin Malaysia Distributor Proton Edar Sdn Bhd Length/width/height 4526 mm/1831 mm/1694 mm Wheelbase 2670 Ground clearance N/A Turning radius 5.5 metres Kerh weight (kgs) 1,575 kgs Seating capacity 5 Powertrain 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (i-GT) Displacement 1499 cc Driving wheels Front Max output 181 ps Max torque (Nm) 290 Nm Transmission 7-speed DCT Claimed fuel consumption 14.5 kms/litre Fuel tank capacity 60 litres Approx range 870 kms 0 – 100 km/h N/A Top speed N/A…