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UMW Toyota: Hybrids Still “Most Suitable”, Second HEV Model Confirmed

Thoriq Azmi

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Earlier today, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) president Ravindran K has confirmed that  the firm is set to introduce a second hybrid (HEV) model offering for the local market later this year.

“For now, we believe HEVs are the most suitable for Malaysians and will add a second HEV model in 2023,” said the exec in the press statement issued earlier today. Though he didn’t name which model specifically, all signs point towards the new TNGA-based Innova Zenix MPV model launched in Indonesia recently.

New TNGA-based Toyota Innova Zenix launched in Indonesia also comes in hybrid (HEV) flavour.

Presently, UMW Toyota offers just one HEV model, which is the Corolla Cross Hybrid crossover SUV.

Presently, UMWT offers the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid – also a TNGA-based model – as its sole HEV offering, with said crossover SUV being produced locally at its state-of-the-art plant in Bukit Raja, Selangor. The second HEV model to join alongside it should see the same localisation effort as well.

Infographic detailing Toyota' HEV tech in the Corolla Cross Hybrid.

This marks a crucial step as it reflects the firm’s multipath-way approach towards carbon neutrality. For that, UMWT believes that reductions in carbon dioxide emissions can start right away using its HEV tech. However, this doesn’t mean the firm hasn’t considered full electrification – it actually has.

Lexus RZ 450e EV model pictured above.

Thailand-spec Toyota BZ4X pictured.

The firm states that it is taking a longer-term view towards evaluating battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Both the Toyota and Lexus brands already have fully electrified models in existence – BZ4X and RZ450e respectively – and they are being considered for introduction in Malaysia soon, says the firm.

“Rest assured that with our multipath approach, no customer will be left behind as we will always ensure that there is a suitable and accessible mobility solution for everyone,” added Ravindran on the matter.


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JPJ Running Numbers

KUALA LUMPUR

VPJ6958

SELANGOR

BSG1535

JOHOR

JYC8447

PULAU PINANG

PRS2726

PERAK

ANX5049

PAHANG

CFC5048

KEDAH

KGB3149

NEGERI SEMBILAN

NEG4215

KOTA KINABALU

SJL6154

KUCHING

QAB6500L

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