UMWT gross sales for Toyota and Lexus breach 80k, 47% up

Gross sales of Toyota and Lexus autos by official distributor UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has breached the 80k mark. 12 months-to-date gross sales for the primary 10 months of the 12 months is at 80,153 models, a rise of 47% over the identical interval in 2021 (54,618 models).

Of this complete, 79,308 models are from the Toyota model, which leads the non-national gross sales charts. “It is a continuation of the optimistic upward development which began firstly of the 12 months and the model has persistently been a market chief all year long, particularly within the pick-up truck section,” UMWT stated in an announcement.

Final month, UMWT delivered 9,281 models, consisting of 9,175 Toyotas and 106 Lexus autos. The October 2022 complete is 0.5% greater than in September, and 9% greater year-on-year (8,500 models in October 2021).

“Whereas financial situations stay difficult, the automotive market has additionally been steadily recovering its power in the middle of the 12 months. Due to the assist of our loyal clients, demand for Toyota autos stays excessive and for individuals who have needed to wait a bit longer for his or her new autos, we’re working exhausting to make sure the quickest doable supply of their autos,” stated UMWT president Ravindran Ok.

“Our manufacturing remains to be partly affected however relaxation assured that we’re doing our greatest to ship new autos as rapidly as doable,” he promised.

Toyota’s most up-to-date launch was of the Veloz, a ‘Premium Crossover’ that guarantees ‘Happiness Inside Out’. A sister automotive to the Perodua Alza however with extra options, a novel face and the next experience, the RM95k Veloz obtained over 7,000 orders earlier than its October 18 official debut.

On the optimistic response to the seven-seater, Ravindran stated: “This isn’t stunning as it’s a Toyota, and the model’s merchandise are well-known for top of the range, sturdiness and reliability. On high of trusted merchandise, we go the ‘Additional Mile’ in offering one of the best possession expertise to each one in every of our clients”. Full particulars and walk-around video of the Veloz right here.