Yes, it’s a problem, but a good one to have. Perodua has collected 82,000 bookings for the Axia up to February 6 (last Friday), as demand for Malaysia’s most affordable car hits the roof. Order books for the Axia opened on August 15, 2014, which means that the whopping number was achieved in less than six months.
Of the 82k bookings, 38,000 units have been registered, which amounts to 46% of the total. That’s a lot more orders to fulfil and Perodua president and CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh admitted that his company did not anticipate such a strong response on the product planning front, and that they are struggling to meet demand. He told this to reporters at a Chinese New Year lunch gathering yesterday.
“We see this [strong response] as an endorsement of the product by the Malaysian public,” he said, adding that Perodua is working hard to meet demand and the situation should normalised by March or April this year.
Powered by the Axia and facelifted Myvi that was launched last month, Perodua is looking forward to a record breaking year. The market leader has set a sales target of 208,000 units for 2015, which is around 6% more than last year’s 195,600 units. P2’s previous sales record was 196,100, achieved in 2013.
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Comments highlight the overwhelming demand for the Perodua Axia, with some referring to it as a game-changer and praising its affordability and value. Many emphasize that Perodua’s success stems from its hardworking culture and Japanese influence, contrasting with Proton's perceived struggles, factory issues, and long wait times for models like Iriz. Some comments criticize Proton for poor quality, high prices, and uncompetitive sales, calling for its closure and suggesting it burdens Malaysian consumers. There are also discussions about car safety, the Malaysian automotive industry’s protectionism, and the economic impact of Proton’s dominance, with many expressing support for Perodua as the better, more reliable choice. Sentiments vary from proud to critical, but overall, the comments favor Perodua's market success and criticize Proton's performance.