SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) set a new record for sales of Toyota for the month of August 2022 at 8,961 units, while Lexus recorded total sales of 130 units.
The overall sales for the month of August recorded at 9,091 units (Toyota + Lexus), compared to 6,637 units (Toyota + Lexus) sold in July 2022.
The total sales for the year as of August 2022 stands at 61,639 units (Toyota + Lexus), compared to 38,085 units (Toyota + Lexus) for sales registered, a 62% increase when compared to sales for August 2021.
Arriving soon into the Malaysian market, the Toyota Veloz seven-seat MPV which has yet to officially go on sale locally, has secured some total orders of 5,200 units.
UMW Toyota Motor’s President Ravindran K said the company was extremely grateful for the strong support and is working around the clock to intensify production to ensure delivery to new car owners.
“The introduction of the Toyota Veloz will be a significant moment for us and we are confident it will be popular among Malaysians with its value for money premium offerings, advanced features and of course, the renowned Toyota quality and reliability.
Fortuner.
“We are working very hard to provide the right packages for our customers. It is our way of going the ‘Extra Mile’ by giving high priority and attention to our customers’ needs through our sales and after-sales offerings,” he added.
UMWT also said the newly improved Innovative International Multi-Purpose Vehicle (IMV) series consisting the Fortuner and Hilux would be introduced in September and the Innova in October.
Since the series' introduction in 2016, it was well accepted by customers due to its quality, durability and reliability.
Hilix.
Orders for the IMV series started from the Sept 1 for all models while the newly improved Hilux and Fortuner will be at all Toyota outlets in September and Toyota Innova by October.
“With the three improved vehicles, we are confident that we will be able to capture a strong demand from customers in both Peninsular and East Malaysia, at the same time increase our market share for this year,” said Ravindran.
In conjunction with the 2022 Merdeka and Malaysia Day celebrations, UMWT will showcase the freedom and flexibility that Malaysians can expect throughout their Toyota ownership journey.
Innova.
The carmaker will be offering value-added packages to its customers nationwide and great deals worth up to RM4,000 on selected variants for the Vios and Yaris from now up to the end of September.
UMW Toyota Motor also invites Malaysians to watch its heartwarming short video called “Pewaris Harapan Negara” featuring staff’s children singing the familiar patriotic song “Sejahtera Malaysia”.
For more information, visit Toyota.com.my or call the Toyota freephone line at 1-800-8-TOYOTA (869682).
