Something rather unprecedented took place in the Malaysian automotive scene in April 2026. The Mitsubishi Xforce chalked up 2,600 bookings in its debut month alone, emerging as the best-selling non-national compact B-SUV for the period.

Under the showroom spotlights, the roofline of the Yaris sits noticeably lower alongside the Yaris Cross. The sales advisor pops the tailgate of the Yaris Cross, revealing a 471-litre boot that conceals an additional 200 mm-deep storage well beneath the floorboard.

In July 2026, an interesting trend emerged in the Malaysian SUV sales charts. The Perodua Traz topped the SUV sales chart for the month with 2,244 registrations.

In May 2026, the Toyota Yaris Cross officially made its debut in Malaysia, representing a major offensive by Toyota in the B-segment SUV market.

The Perodua Traz emerged as Malaysia's best-selling SUV in July 2026, recording 2,244 registrations and taking the top spot from the Proton X50.

The Proton eMas 7 PHEV was Malaysia's best-selling hybrid-petrol model in July 2026, recording 872 registrations and finishing ahead of the Toyota Yaris Cross and Corolla Cross.

With June now behind us, UMW Toyota has delivered a first-half report card filled with contrasts.

At KLIMS 2026, the Toyota Yaris Cross arrives as a carefully timed reinforcement for a brand that already dominates Malaysia’s non-national mainstream segment. Launched in May 2026 and assembled locally at the Bukit Raja plant, the model plugs a noticeable hole in Toyota’s domestic line-up: a B-segment SUV priced for mass-market families yet distinct from the larger Corolla Cross. With an entry po

The Malaysian B-segment SUV market remains one of the most competitive arenas in the country. While the Honda HR-V holds strong, the Proton X50 continues to deliver solid numbers, and Chinese contenders like the Chery Omoda 5 push aggressively, the "latecomer" Toyota Yaris Cross has made an impressive entrance. Since its official launch, cumulative bookings have already surpassed the 2,000-unit ma

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has officially expanded its Malaysian lineup with the launch of the 2026 Toyota Yaris Cross, a B-segment crossover available in two variants: the 1.5S (RM 99,900) and the hybrid 1.5S HEV (RM 109,900), both priced on-the-road without insurance for Peninsular Malaysia.

The wait is over. UMW Toyota has officially opened bookings for the highly anticipated Toyota Yaris Cross. With an estimated starting price of RM99,000, this compact SUV is set to a major disruptor in the local market.

The Malaysian B-segment SUV market is about to become even more competitive in 2026. Following a series of teasers on UMW Toyota's (UMWT) social media platforms, the long-awaited Toyota Yaris Cross (AC200) has finally made its official debut in Malaysia.