SUBANG JAYA: UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) adds three battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to its official lineup.
Toyota's bZ4X, Urban Cruiser and Hilux BEV are all part of the brand's strategy towards a continued multi-pathway approach to electrification.
Priced from RM220,000, the bZ4X is a dedicated battery electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) developed under the brand’s Beyond Zero philosophy with a cruising range of up to approximately 480km.
Built on a BEV-dedicated architecture, the vehicle integrates a newly developed eAxle system, advanced battery temperature management that shortens DC charging time, and a 14-inch multimedia display with enhanced voice recognition.
Following this is the Hilux BEV, which brings electrification to one of Toyota’s most recognised pickup nameplates, is priced from RM226,300.
It designed as Toyota’s first global retail pickup BEV, it is developed under a “Tough and Agile” design concept and introduces updated advanced equipment including a 12.3-inch TFT information display, Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) and Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM), alongside the latest Toyota Safety Sense 3 driver assistance technologies.
The model is intended to support both fleet and individual users across industries such as logistics, construction, agriculture and government operations.
Completing the lineup is the RM198,000 Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV that is developed for modern urban lifestyles.
Built around the design concept “Urban Tech”, the vehicle features an integrated digital display system that combines the meter cluster and multimedia interface - allowing drivers to manage vehicle information, air-conditioning and other functions through a unified screen.
Additional design highlights include an 18-inch wheel design, panoramic roof option, and a distinctive two-spoke squircle-shaped steering wheel.
Malaysia Investment, Trade and Industry deputy minister Sim Tze Tzin who was at the launch event held at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre said the introduction of electrified vehicles reflects the continued evolution of Malaysia’s automotive sector.
“Malaysia’s automotive industry has grown into a highly integrated ecosystem connecting manufacturers, suppliers, engineers and technology specialists across the country. As the global industry transitions toward cleaner mobility, investments that introduce new technologies while strengthening local capabilities will help ensure Malaysia remains competitive as an automotive hub in the region.
"The sector has developed over decades through sustained collaboration between government, manufacturers and local suppliers to create a comprehensive ecosystem that supports engineering capabilities, supplier development and high value manufacturing activities. The continued introduction of new technologies within this ecosystem reflects the industry’s ability to evolve alongside global automotive transformation," he said.
UMWT president Datuk Ravindran K added that Toyota’s approach to electrification recognises that the transition toward lower emissions mobility must reflect how vehicles are used across different markets.
“Mobility carries both economic and social importance for Malaysia. Vehicles here support far more than urban commuting.
"They connect communities across long distances and support industries that rely on dependable transport as an essential tool of productivity. Electrified mobility must therefore be introduced at the right time, in ways that genuinely benefit Malaysians and support how people and industries move every day,” he said.
