Proton sells 13,216 vehicles in July, highest in 8 years

Proton sells 13,216 vehicles in July, highest in 8 years

It appears that the automotive market is steadily rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic, the total industry volume (TIV) reaching a 13-month high in July thanks to the sales and service tax exemptions. One big beneficiary of all this is Proton, which announced that it had posted its highest single-month haul in eight years, selling 13,216 vehicles.

This figure represents a 37.5% increase over the previous month (9,623 units) and an encouraging 45.7% jump over the same month last year (9,072 units). Proton is forecasting a year-to-date market share of 21.8%, which would be up 6.7% over the same period in 2019.

Thanks to the impressive July sales, the year-to-date deficit compared to last year has narrowed to just 4.2% (50,294 vs 52,499 units), despite restricted sales due to the movement control order. By comparison, the forecasted gap for the industry as a whole is 33% (230,929 vs 347,177).

Proton sells 13,216 vehicles in July, highest in 8 years

Proton claims four of its cars led their respective segments. The Saga was the bestselling A-segment sedan with 5,421 units sold – the highest for the nameplate since April 2014 – including 1,100 Anniversary Editions snapped up in just five days. The X70 registered its best-ever monthly sales of 3,087 units, retaining its bestselling SUV crown. Its market share has also increased by 4.3% compared to 2019, to 25.6%.

Elsewhere, the Persona continued to be the most popular B-segment sedan with 3,043 units sold, while the Exora topped the C-segment MPV market with 792 units sold. “We are especially happy with how our models are faring within their segments. We also note that there has been a positive effect on other areas of the business as a result of encouraging sales. For instance, Proton Commerce, our in-house vehicle financing provider, saw an increase of 100% in the number of loans it disbursed compared to the previous month.

“For August, Proton will look to continue to excite the market and stimulate sales in preparation for more model introductions later in the year. Our production, quality, sales and aftersales divisions are all working hard to ensure we are able to meet consumer demand as well as deliver a level of customer service befitting the brand promise that we have set out,” said new Proton Edar CEO Roslan Abdullah.

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After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Mana iriz on Aug 04, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    Oh maiiiii. Where iriz?
    0 sales iriz? Oh maiiii…iriz better stop produce cos very lousy car nobody wanna buy anymore.

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    • To the basher: Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!

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      • ThankYouLi on Aug 05, 2020 at 1:15 pm

        Thank you mr li chunrong for making proton profitable again. Without geely help, where would proton be now? Thank you so much mr li chunrong. Guide proton some more how ti make better business. They almost close shop without geely.

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      • Ohh waiiiii on Aug 05, 2020 at 1:21 pm

        Geely should open their own showroom in mehsia without dealing with proton. Ohh wait, cannot oso lah, if geely open their own showroom, proton bankrap oledi. Proton shud thanks geely. We rakyat know this is all geely hardwork. Tanpa geely proton dah lesap.

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    • Ajibkor on Aug 04, 2020 at 6:58 pm

      8yrs ago back in 2012, was also the time p2 stalwart DSZ left p1 to join petronas for good.

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    • Sang har noodles on Aug 04, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      What an amazing achievement! This shows that GC Geely knows what they are doing, even a GO Proton can achieve this with Geely’s management. Therefore, we have to thank Li Chunrong, Geely and China for shaping Proton’s future

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      • John Tongsan on Aug 05, 2020 at 12:18 pm

        Axia sales > Proton entire sales

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        • jojemi on Aug 07, 2020 at 5:55 pm

          Duh, an A-segment mini hatchback at < 35k with no competitor.
          The only thing closest to it in terms of same segment is Kia Picanto or Suzuki Swift.
          Whereas in terms of price it's Saga or Bezza.

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    • dream_125 on Aug 04, 2020 at 9:28 pm

      Iriz is quite popular in Kedah.

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      • Jokey on Aug 05, 2020 at 1:18 pm

        Can believe exora and iriz have so bad sales. Only manage below 1k.

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    • History Bender on Aug 05, 2020 at 12:42 am

      Lol. Lost 1 category while winning 4 other segments. Why should proton worry losing 1 battle when they are winning the war?

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    • Thank you mr. Lichunrong fpr making this to happen. If proton themselve will never achieve this. Teach our local proton staff how to make true bisnes.

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    • I have 3 iriz, for mom, wife and eldest son. Bought in dec 2014, jan 2015 and sep 2015 respectively.

      All 3 are in good condition. Not a lousy car at all. Get your facts right and don’t create fake news like al jazeera.

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    • No wonder you scored zero in mathematics. Based on the above data, Iriz sold 873 units or less in July.

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  • Ben Yap on Aug 04, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    when times are bad, people buy budget cars. so there is no surprise.

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    • Raja Kamarul on Aug 04, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      Come on, please let Ben. Give them due credit, even if Geely is a big part of the improvement. Its not like Perodua doesn’t sell budget cars, and second hand cars are unavailable.

      Proton is changing a few minds right about now. If they keep it up, they will and the X50 becomes the hot seller everyone is expecting it to be, they could very well be a real sales challenge for Perodua. Who wins? Consumers, bankers, insurers and the entire value chain!

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    • Remox on Aug 04, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      X70 is a budget car for you….. wow, sir I’m impressed

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    • Ya ya ya on Aug 04, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      This is an alarm to Perodua, every year or Months P1 sales increased under geely management. After launching X50, proton may take over Perodua!!! Or with new 1.4L turbo budget performance sedan next year new model?

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      • Yay yay yay on Aug 05, 2020 at 1:24 pm

        Thanks to geely hard work. No thanks to kaki teh o proton.

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    • Konte kote on Aug 05, 2020 at 12:11 am

      The more budget one is perodua

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    • Lollapalooza on Aug 05, 2020 at 7:12 am

      Yeah, proton had sold 3k units of their budget X70.

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      • Ya, if used average X70 car price is RM 111,050, profit margin 10%.
        3,087 x RM 11,105 = RM 34,281,135

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  • M & B on Aug 04, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    Congrats Proton. Keep moving forward.

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  • Ex VGM staff on Aug 04, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    Too fast and too easily to feel satisfied.

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    • Lolwhut? on Aug 05, 2020 at 11:58 am

      Buying cars is not something trivial, buyers should feel satisfied with their new Protons. Why must buyers be unsatisfied with their Peroduas>

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  • Mikehighseas on Aug 04, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    Really and truly happy to hear about Proton’s fortunes. Love it, hate it or like it, Geely has brought about the much needed transformation. Good job to DSNY, Geely and Proton. If there is a take away from this, meritocracy deserves its place in our nation.

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  • nenen on Aug 04, 2020 at 10:18 pm

    When X50 launched u will see double figure increment in sales!

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    • 2020 sales target 130,000 units, YTD 50,284 units.
      Remaining 79,716 units / 5 months = 15,943 units per month.
      X50 sales target must set 6,000 units per month only can achieve 2020 sales target.

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  • congratulations Proton/Geely……keep it up

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  • Think Twice on Aug 05, 2020 at 8:55 am

    Exora < Alza Sales
    Persona + Iriz < the A/B Bezza Sedan

    Ertiga Preve – Discontinued, Sales Flop.

    Let's wait for a Geely cars @ Malaysia
    to service @ Geely Showroom and Service Center

    @ China –
    Geely Binyue RM49k only
    Geely Boyue RM60k only

    Proton too expensive

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    • Lolwhut? on Aug 05, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      Comparing
      C-segment MPV with B-segment MPV
      B-segment Sedan + Hatch with A-segment Sedan

      Talking about Preve which is 8 years old and has made its mark on the road.

      Comparing China local car prices with those when imported here without costing in RHD conversion.

      Think first before twice, genius.

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    • Arza’s rival is Ertiga (Suzuki’s remaining stock in Malaysia rebadged).
      Bezza’s rival is Saga. According to above info, Saga sales volume exceeds Bezza.
      FYI, the Proton X70 is still the second cheapest C-segment SUV in Malaysia.

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    • X50 RM50k on Aug 05, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      X50 RM 50k inkambing, syukur

      not expensive

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    • You think twice why still wrong? As usual, hater like to give half truths to support their claims. Those Binyue and Boyue prices for the most basic models. What nonsense are you saying about Geely Showroom and SC, when it is well-known Proton will be Geely’s RHD hub in the region (duh, since there are no RHD Geelys). Try harder and maybe think 3 or 4 times.

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  • Axxx on Aug 04, 2020 at 3:14 pm
    Jan-Jul 4,008 @ 1.7% market share
    100% will be 235,765 for Jan-Jul
    IF Proton market share at 21%, Jan-Jul will have 49,511
    Jan-Jun is 37,078, so Jul sold 12,433 units!!!

    Well done, higher than my prediction.

    Predict Perodua Jul sales 20,136 units.

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  • Social Class on Aug 05, 2020 at 10:03 am

    B-Segment Sedan compare:

    1. Persona
    2. City
    3. Vios
    4. Mazda2
    5. Nissan Almera

    different social status for each car

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  • Perodua bazze on Aug 05, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    Gosh.. proves that campro engine cars still can selling well with lowered pricing, if shifted to improves not timing belt geely engine than can surpass perodua already. Frankly perodua is a easy manageable economic good car, but the chassis solidness and safety just “slightly” falling behind p1..

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  • azrai on Aug 05, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    Waiting for Persona MC3, with new Hyundai gearbox.
    Bye2 CVT.

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  • You think P2 will let their guard down? Puh-lease, they never had a culture of being lazy at work.

    Their only product problem is that the puny Bezza sucks ass but other than that they will be number one for a long, long time.

    Talk about rebadging like X50, X70? Imagine if they can rebadge the RAV4, Corolla Cross and kill off the china cars.

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    • Puh-lease, Daihatsu will only give outdated products for P2 to rebadge and reskin. Proof: P2 still using 4AT and still no hybrid after 20+ years. RAV4 for P2 to rebadge? Maybe can get RAV4 from 2 generations ago if Daihatsu and Toyota feel generous.

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