Toyota Malaysia launches all-new Yaris Cross SUV On May 8, 2026, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the all-new Yaris Cross in Malaysia, strengthening its presence in one of the market's fastest-growing segments. Price starts from MYR 99,900.00 for the ICE variant and MYR 109,900.00 for the HEV variant. Designed for urban environments, the SUV will be locally assembled at Toyota's Bukit Raja plant and features the Toyota Safety Sense suite of Advan...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Toyota Vietnam records sales of 6,676 vehicles in April 2026 (including Lexus) Announced on May 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported April sales of 6,676 vehicles, including Lexus. Toyota models accounted for 6,378 units (2,375 domestically assembled and 4,003 imported), marking around 15% YoY increase. The Toyota Veloz Cross led sales with 1,503 units, followed by the Toyota Yaris Cross with 1,344 units. The Toyota Vios, Toyota Corolla C...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

Toyota inaugurates battery assembly center at Sorocaba plant in Brazil On April 15, Toyota Brazil announced the inauguration of a battery assembly technical center at its plant in Sorocaba. The facility will assemble lithium-ion batteries for hybrid passenger vehicle. The batteries will initially supply the Toyota Yaris Cross Flex-fuel Hybrid, which is also exported to markets in Latin America, such as Argentina, Ecuador, and Uruguay. With an ann...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

y by 79% y/y. The performance was supported by new models such as the Toyota bZ4X, the Toyota C-HR+, and the Toyota Urban Cruiser. The Toyota brand sold 297,581 units, maintaining its position as the second best-selling passenger car brand in Europe, with strong demand for models such as the Toyota Yaris Cross and the Toyota Corolla. Meanwhile, Lexus recorded 20,522 units sold, with a nearly fully electrified sales mix. The company also reported ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

.3 trillion investment, and to expand into battery cell and module production while progressively shifting from imported inputs to domestically produced components.  TMMIN currently manufactures battery packs at its Karawang facility for hybrid models, including the Kijang Innova Zenix, Veloz, and Yaris Cross, and the initiative builds on Toyota’s long-term presence in Indonesia, where it has invested around IDR 100 trillion over more than fiv...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Toyota Vietnam records 8,293 March 2026 sales (including Lexus), breaks ground on new office in Phu Tho Announced on April 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported March sales of 8,293 vehicles, including Lexus. Toyota models accounted for 8,143 units (1,800 domestically assembled and 6,343 imported), marking a twofold increase from the previous month. The Yaris Cross led sales with 2,378 units, followed by the Innova Cross with 1,576. The Vi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

units the first time in four years. Sales of the top three models all decreased. Second-ranked Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Spacia, whose sales growth from the introduction of new models has ended, saw a sales decrease of 3.2% y/y to 163,054 units. Sales of third-ranked Toyota Motor Corporation’s Yaris were affected by restrictions on supply capacity,  dropping by 10.1% y/y to 154,627 units. Sales of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.’s Move, with new...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

789 units, VW sales increased 7.8% to 5,859 units, SEAT sales decreased 1.4% to 5,738 units and Kia sales decreased 10.3% to 5,133 units compared to February 2025.The best-selling cars in February 2026, in order of popularity, were the SEAT Ibiza, Dacia Sandero, Toyota C-HR, Renault Clio and Toyota Yaris Cross.Of all vehicles sold in February, gasoline vehicles had a 23.2% market share, diesel vehicles had a 4.0% share, and other vehicles which i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

re), Volkswagen registrations increased 3.7% (6.7% share), Renault registrations increased 33.9% (5.0% share), Peugeot registrations decreased 3.0% (4.7% share). The best-selling cars in February, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Jeep Avenger, Fiat Grande Panda, Leapmotor T03 and Toyota Yaris X. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in February decreased 12.0% y/y to 32,01...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

g a 25% YoY increase. This total included 1,291 locally assembled vehicles and 2,599 imported units.  HEV models contributed 709 units to Toyota’s February sales, more than tripling compared to the previous month. The Hilux led Toyota’s February performance with 871 units sold, followed by the Yaris Cross with 638 units. The Vios, Veloz Cross, Innova Cross, and Corolla Cross also recorded sales of 615 units, 595 units, 397 units, and 379 uni...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

Toyota officially launches Yaris Cross in Argentina On February 24, Toyota Argentina officially presented the new Yaris Cross in Buenos Aires, Argentina, marking the launch of the brand’s first B-segment SUV in the country. The model will be offered in multiple variants, including two hybrid versions, expanding Toyota’s electrified lineup in Argentina. The launch campaign, under the concept “Tu primer Toyota híbrido,” positions Yaris Cro...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Toyota to begin Yaris Cross sales in Argentina On February 19, it was reported that Toyota will begin sales of the Yaris Cross in Argentina during the week of February 23, following delays caused by production issues in Brazil. Units for customers who had been on a waiting list for nearly two years have already arrived at dealerships nationwide, including the first deliveries to Ushuaia. The official dealership unveiling is scheduled for February...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/21

e with Toyota’s patented Series-Parallel Hybrid system and Power Split Device, delivering 111 PS. Variants include Type V, Type Q, Type Q Modellista, and Type Q Modellista with Toyota Safety Sense. At IIMS 2026, Toyota also showcased its hybrid portfolio, including the new Vios Hybrid EV, the new Yaris Cross G Hybrid EV, and the new Alphard XE Hybrid EV. Entering its 55th year in Indonesia, Toyota highlighted its long-term commitment to the cou...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

total sales of 5,059 vehicles in January 2026, including Lexus models. Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 4,852 units, representing a 45% YoY increase. This total included 2,202 locally assembled vehicles and 2,650 imported units. HEV models contributed 217 units to Toyota’s January sales. The Yaris Cross led Toyota’s January performance with 1,150 units sold, followed closely by the Vios with 1,118 units. The Veloz Cross, Innova Cross, an...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

rid battery assembly is also carried out. UMW Toyota Motor highlights a high level of localization, with 97% of the battery’s components sourced locally and an annual production capacity of up to 30,000 batteries. Power comes from Toyota’s 4th-generation hybrid system shared with the ASEAN-spec Yaris Cross, pairing a 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine with an electric motor for a combined 111 PS. Fuel consumption is rated at 3.6 L/100 km. The GR...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Toyota begins flex-fuel engine production in Brazil On February 3, it was reported that Toyota began production of its flex-fuel engines for the new Toyota Yaris Cross in a temporary facility in Porto Feliz, Brazil. The production is taking place in a rented warehouse, known as the DRV Galpão, which was initially intended only to store machinery but has now been adapted to sustain engine manufacturing until the plant is rebuilt, a process expect...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

passenger cars were up 6.7% year over year to 239,236 units, and commercial vehicles were up 9.6% to 381,930 units as well. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 6.2% to 187,733 units.The Toyota Hilux was the bestselling model in 2025 with 61,060 units, followed by Toyota Yaris ATIV with 53,642 units, Isuzu D-Max with 51,268 units, Toyota Yaris Cross with 34,709 units and Honda City with 29,097 units. New vehicle produc...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

Toyota starts Yaris Cross production in Brazil On January 27, Toyota Brazil announced the start of production of the Yaris Cross at its Sorocaba plant in São Paulo. This is part of Toyota’s BRL11.5 billion investment cycle through 2030 and reflects its Multipathway strategy, combining electrification options adapted to local markets. The Yaris Cross features Toyota’s full flex hybrid system, pairing a self-charging electric drive with a gaso...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

EVs volumes rising 46% year on year, alongside strong growth of 76% in PHEVs and 3% in HEVs. Toyota sold 1,143,963 vehicles, up 1.0% year on year, retaining its position as the second best-selling passenger car brand in Europe for the fifth consecutive year. Demand was driven by core models such as Yaris Cross (with 11% share of the B-SUV segment), Yaris range, Corolla range, Toyota C-HR, RAV4, and Aygo X. Electrified Toyota sales continued to ex...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

,354 units, marking a decline for the second consecutive year, the model showed its strength by remaining the only one to exceed 200,000 units.. This is attributed to Honda’s various sales promotion measures such as its low-interest rate campaigns. In second place was Toyota Motor Corporation’s Yaris compact vehicle, with a sales volume of 166,533 units, up 0.2% y/y. The Yaris ranked first in the registered vehicle rankings for the first time...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09