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UMW Toyota sold 8,422 vehicles in May, total YTD now at 39,211 units

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UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) ended May 2024 with ongoing positive performance, attaining a total monthly sale of 8,422 units for Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

With this achievement, the total year-to-date sales as of May 2024 is now at 39,211 units.

Datuk Ravindran K., President of UMWT, stated the company’s strong performance in May highlights their relentless commitment to providing exceptional vehicles and services that cater to the diverse needs of their customers.

“The success of community programs strengthens our dedication to environmental sustainability and social responsibility, reinforcing our role as a leader in the automotive industry and embodying our ‘Move Your World’ philosophy,” he said in a statement.

UMWT’s commitment to community and environmental sustainability is demonstrated through the 23rd Toyota Eco Youth (TEY) program, launched in partnership with the Ministry of Education.

his national-level program empowers students aged 13 to 17 from 16 schools nationwide, focusing on Toyota’s 8 Steps Problem-Solving Method (PSM) to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Since its inception in 2001, TEY has engaged over 300,000 students from 521 schools, fostering a legacy of environmental stewardship.

UMWT also announced the third edition of the Toyota Start Your Impossible Outrun 2024, a charity run aimed at raising cancer awareness.

Set to take place at Dataran Merdeka, this annual event supports the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) through funds raised.

As part of their commitment to enhancing the buying experience, UMWT introduced the “Peace of Mind” promo for June 2024, offering customers up to 100% financing for selected models.

Car buyers could enjoy broad promotional savings, including up to RM7,500 for the New Yaris, with monthly purchase instalments starting from only RM688 for the all-new Vios. The Toyota Service Savers program further offers convenient monthly instalments starting from as low as RM31.

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Daihatsu safety scandal: UMW Toyota ensures transperancy and quality

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IN light of recent developments surrounding the safety test at Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd (DMC), UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) has released a statement ensuring customers and the public that it is committed to transparency and accountability.

This follows the statement released by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) highligthing a procedural irregularity in in the testing of models by DMC, impacting three models distributed by UMWT in Malaysia.

President of UMW Toyota Motor, Datuk Ravindran K. said, “We emphasise our dedication to maintaing the highest standards and quality in our vehicles. Rest assured, we are actively working to ensure that all our vehicles in Malaysia strictly adhere to the relevant regulations and rules.”

Ravindran stated that UMWT is also working closely with regulatory authorities to promptly and transparently address this matter, maintaining its commitment to delivering high-quality vehicles to the Malaysian market.

“We understand the importance of trust, and we we want to reinforce the confidence our customers place in us. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has always been and remains our top priority,” he added.

In a statement issued on December 20th, TMC stated that an investigation conducted by an independent third-party committee found new irregularities in 174 items within 25 test categories. This is in addition to the door lining irregularity in April and the side collision test irregularity in May.

These encompassed a total of 64 models and three engines of vehicles (total of models currently being produced, developed, or ceased in production), including 22 models and one engine being sold by Toyota. The affected Toyota models sold in Malaysia are the Rush, Veloz, and Yaris/Vios.

In light of this, TMC and DMC have temporarily suspended shipments of all affected models both in Japan and overseas.