PRESS RELEASE: UMW Toyota Kicks In The Toyota Go 2017 Roadshow!!

The Toyota GO 2017 Roadshow got off to an exciting start in early April at Aeon Kinta City, Ipoh, and it continues on in the month of May. The event is UMW Toyota Motor’s way of ‘bringing the Toyota showroom to the public’ so that they can see and experience the latest range of Toyota passenger cars, SUVs, pick-ups and MPVs.

“Thousands of people from Ipoh and the surrounding areas visited the TOYOTA GO 2017 event and we were very pleased with the interest shown. Departing from the usual roadshow where there are just new models on display and test-drives offered, we also have fun activities so that all the family can have a good time,” said Ravindran Kurusamy, President of UMW Toyota Motor.

During the month of May, TOYOTA GO 2017 will be at seven locations, including three in East Malaysia. The locations and dates are shown on the chart below:

No.	Month	Date	Time	Region	Venue
1	May	6-7	10am – 10pm	Central	AEON Mall, Shah Alam
2		6-7	10am – 10pm	South	Angsana Mall, Johor Bahru
3		6-7	9am – 9pm	Sarawak	Boulevard Mall Outdoor Carpark, Miri
4		12-13	10am – 10pm	East Coast	AEON Mall, Kota Bharu
5		13-14	9am – 9pm	Sarawak	Sibu Gateway, Sibu
6		20-21	10am – 10pm	East Coast	Stadium Darul Makmur, Kuantan
7		20-21	9am – 9pm	Sarawak	Travillion, Kuching

Visitors can learn more about the wide range of Toyota models available from the Toyota Sienta compact MPV to the best-selling pick-up truck in Malaysia the Toyota Hilux. Test-drives are available for all the models so that visitors can find out why, at Toyota, it’s all about the drive. Those who wish to make a purchase will find that they can save money or get some extras if they book at the event.

TOYOTA GO 2017 also serves as a ‘one-stop solution’ for both owners as well as those who wish to own a Toyota vehicle. Advisors will be on hand to provide information on financing packages for hire-purchase loans while TopMark (a subsidiary of UMW Toyota Motor) will have offerings of quality pre-owned Toyota models and evaluate customers’ cars for trade in.

Those who are owners can learn more about other 10-star benefits from UMW Toyota Motor. These include Careplus packages for their servicing needs and professional repainting and repairing services at Toyota Body & Paint facilities around Malaysia. They can also find out if their vehicle is on the list for any Special Service Campaign. Should their vehicle require the replacement of the inflator module of the Takata airbag system, the replacement can be done at the venue.

This year will see Toyota being directly involved in motorsports in Malaysia. In August, there will be the first of a series of one-make races known as the Toyota Vios Challenge. These races will be part of the Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Racing Festival. At TOYOTA GO event there will be a specially-prepared Vios racing car for public viewing (only in peninsular Malaysia). At selected locations, popular celebrities participating in the Toyota Vios Challenge will also be present.

For the rest of the family, there are fun activities like an Outdoor Night Theatre and Petting Zoo (selected locations only). Both adults and their children can take part in many activities and stand a chance to win great prizes.