KUALA LUMPUR: The new Toyota Veloz is now open for booking at all authorised Toyota showrooms and as well as Toyota online showroom.
UMW Toyota Motor president Ravindran K said the all-new Toyota Veloz would soon be launched in Malaysia.
Ravindran said with the Sale and Service Tax exemption ending on June 30, commencing the order taking for the Toyota Veloz today was a token of appreciation to its customers for their support towards the brand.
"We hope that Toyota fans and other potential buyers looking to purchase a car for their family will take the opportunity to do so and leverage on the SST exemption before it ends," he said in a statement today.
Already launched in Indonesia in November last year, the seven-seater premium crossover's popularity catapulted it into being the archipelago's third best-selling car in April this year.
Locally, UMW Toyota will be offering the Toyota Veloz 1.5 variant which has the highest specification and advanced features for the best driving experience.
"Equipped with distinctive features, the Toyota Veloz promises 'Happiness Inside Out' as it offers the best of both worlds - the confident image of a premium crossover and the family comfort of a larger interior space MPV," UMW Toyota said.
"The premium crossover is the ultimate family car that empowers its driver and passengers to get the most of their everyday lifestyle while embarking on exhilarating adventures together," it added.
Perfect for Malaysians with active lifestyles, UMW Toyota said the Veloz presented a dynamic design exuding its strong and progressive premium crossover character, suitable for the generations of today and tomorrow.
"Even bigger, bolder and better, the all-new Toyota Veloz driving performance is superior to the previous Avanza with its new front-wheel drive platform and suspension. Even with multiple passengers on rough roads, the driver can enjoy a seamless drive experience" it added.
The Veloz is powered by a 1.5-litre engine (2NR-VE) with seven-speed CVT sequential shifting that provides efficient power transmission for smooth and powerful acceleration, while ensuring excellent fuel efficiency.
As an augmented feature, the Veloz comes with a "Qi" charging pad, a global standard for wireless power and charging. This ensures that the driver and passengers can always stay connected even during long drives.