UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) managed to ship a complete of 6,432 Toyota (6,366 items) and Lexus (66 items) vehicles in the month of February 2022. The result’s 27% increased than in the identical month final yr (5,074 items; 5,026 Toyota items, 48 Lexus items) however is about 14.5% much less when in comparison with the first month of 2022 (7,528 items).
The firm didn’t present an in depth breakdown of gross sales by mannequin, though it’s optimistic for 2022 with its ongoing March promotions that supply advantages value RM4,000 for its greatest-sellers: the Vios and Yaris.
Upcoming product launches may also assist in this regard, and the corporate has already kickstarted issues with the introduction of the facelifted Camry final month. Based on an earlier report, the all-new Avanza gained’t be in UMWT’s plans, however a new Vios is actually on its method.
“We truly appreciate the support our customers have given towards the Toyota brand and are optimistic about the continuous growth of the Malaysian automotive sector. As we continue to innovate and bring mobility products offering the absolute best technology and safety that enhances lifestyles, we trust that Malaysians will continue to choose Toyota as their preferred road companion,” stated Ravindran Kurusamy, president of UMWT.
The firm additionally launched a brand new 2S outlet (with physique and paint providers) in Skudai, which was achieved in partnership with Super Evergreen (Nusajaya) Sdn Bhd, additional increasing its community of authorised Toyota services in the nation.
Sales discuss apart, UMWT additionally introduced that in February, it contributed RM140,000 to the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) which went in the direction of the acquisition of a brand new digital doppler ultrasound machine to supply higher therapy to most cancers sufferers.
The firm additionally concluded its fifteenth Dream Car Art Contest, with over 2,300 entries obtained. The three winners of the nationwide contest will signify Malaysia in the world contest in Japan. First launched in 2004, the competitors seeks to domesticate kids’s creativeness and inventive expression in the type of artwork.
“As a leader in mobility, UMW Toyota Motor is committed to propel society forward by educating, engaging and empowering people beyond the road. We endeavour to do what we can to give back and help local communities in various areas to enhance lifestyles of today and the future,” commented Ravindran.
