Toyota Malaysia to release ‘improved’ Fortuner, Hilux, Innova

The Malaysian arm of Toyota — United Motor Works Toyota (UMWT) — has announced that it will release improved versions of the Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Hilux, and Toyota Innova.

The aforementioned models use Toyota’s Innovative International Multi-Purpose Vehicle (IMV) platform and are referred to in Malaysia as IMV series vehicles.

“With the three improved vehicles, we are confident that we will be able to capture a strong demand from customers in both Peninsular and East Malaysia, at the same time increase our market share for this year,” said UMW Toyota Motor President Ravindran Kurusamy.

At the time of writing, UMWT has not yet confirmed what the actual specifications of the improved models are. However, Toyota Malaysia said that the upgraded Fortuner and the Hilux will be released in September while the new Innova will follow the month after. 

Our guess is as good as yours. Toyota has been beefing-up select models in Asia and providing them with the Gazoo Racing (GR) treatment. Just last year, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) released a Gazoo-fied version of its locally-offered sport utility vehicle (SUV) and pickup truck. 

The Toyota Fortuner GR-S is fitted with GR-inspired bodykits which include sporty front and rear bumpers, body-color arch mold and back door garnish, a two-tone rear spoiler, and cool-looking fog lamp garnish. It also featured matte carbon trims on the center cluster and a kick sensor for its tailgate. 

Similarly, the Toyota Hilux GR-S came with an aggressive G-mesh front grille design as well as a bold Toyota emblem. It also boasted gloss black body-colored over fenders and sports bars. Inside, it also had paddle shifters and a panoramic view monitor. 

As for the Toyota Innova, the locally available multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) has seen its latest update years ago. Its range-topping model gets an all-LED lighting setup, chrome exterior trims, and a set of 17-inch wheels. Inside it offers captain seats, and a seven-inch infotainment system. 

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