Toyota Malaysia brings back the Dream Car Art Contest for its 19th year

KUALA LUMPUR:  UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has officially opened entries for the 19th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest (DCAC), an annual global competition that encourages children to imagine what future mobility could look like — cars that make the world safer, cleaner, and more inclusive.

First introduced in 2004, the contest has reached over 9.4 million children across 144 countries and regions. It’s a creative platform that goes beyond drawing cars, giving kids a chance to express how mobility can connect people, protect the planet, and improve lives.

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“Every great idea begins with imagination,” said Datuk Ravindran K., President of UMW Toyota Motor. “Through the Dream Car Art Contest, we aim to inspire children to dream fearlessly about the future of mobility and show how their creativity can spark real-world solutions for a better planet. This contest reflects Toyota’s commitment to nurturing creativity and strengthening our bonds with communities across Malaysia.”

Contest Details and Categories

This year’s contest runs from 1 October 2025 to 8 February 2026, carrying the familiar theme of “Your Dream Car.” Entries are open to children in three age groups:

• Group 1: 7 years old and under

• Group 2: 8 – 11 years old

• Group 3: 12 – 15 years old

Each category will honour five participants — Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners, plus two consolation prizes. From these, nine national winners (three from each group) will be chosen to represent Malaysia at the World Contest in Japan, with results to be announced in April 2026.

In the previous edition, the competition drew more than 665,000 entries from 90 countries, underscoring its global influence and reach. This time, participants can choose to submit either hand-drawn or digital artworks, using a variety of creative materials and techniques. Entries must be presented on A3-sized paper or in high-resolution JPG or PNG format.

“Through the Dream Car Art Contest, we see creativity as the first step toward mobility — not just the movement of vehicles, but the movement of ideas and people,” Datuk Ravindran added. “It’s a celebration of how imagination can drive inclusion, sustainability, and innovation, the same principles that guide Toyota’s pursuit of Mobility for All.”

UMWT says the initiative is part of Toyota’s ongoing commitment to its ‘Mobility for All’ philosophy — empowering young Malaysians to think critically and creatively about how transportation can shape the future.

By encouraging children to imagine what mobility could mean in years to come, the contest aims to nurture future designers, engineers, and problem-solvers who will help create a world where mobility brings opportunity and joy to everyone.

For full details on how to participate, visit Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

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