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Beijing 2024: BAIC X55II, BJ40 Plus shown in China – SUVs set for CKD local assembly in Malaysia in 2025
Taking part in the vast exhibitor presence at Auto China 2024 that took place in Beijing is BAIC, which displayed the X55 II and the BJ40 Plus SUVs at the motor show. These models are notable as they have been earmarked not just for sale in Malaysia, but they will also be locally assembled (CKD) in Melaka.
Of these, the X55 II appears that bit closer to Malaysian-market reality as the example shown at Auto Beijing is a right-hand-drive unit, while the BJ40 Plus on the show stand remains a left-hand-drive example.
Badging for the X55 II will change for its entry into Malaysia, where the ‘Beijing’ script seen on the show car here will make way for BAIC branding for our market. As a B-segment SUV entry, this will compete with the likes of the Proton X50 and the Chery Omoda 5, among others.
Next, the BJ40 Plus is a more traditionally off-road styled SUV with its more square-edged, straight-lined form, with shades of Jeep Wrangler to its silhouette. Familiar-looking prefix? That would be the model code for the genesis of a long-running Japanese line.
While the X55 II B-SUV above in China gets a 188 PS/305 Nm 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, the BJ40 Plus in overseas markets such as the United Arab Emirates gets a 2.3 litre turbocharged petrol engine rated to produce 250 PS and 350 Nm, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
For Malaysia, the aforementioned local assembly plant will be in Pegoh, Melaka, where the new facility will be established by EP Manufacturing (EPMB) over several phases with more than RM100 million set to be committed to the project.
Once completed, the Pegoh plant will have the capacity to produce up to 30,000 vehicles annually, and is set to create 1,000 job opportunities in the state. In addition to the BAIC duo, the EPMB plant in Pegoh is also expected to assemble vehicles for Great Wall Motor.
BAIC X55 II
BAIC BJ40
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Shell said to be in talks to sell its entire Malaysian petrol station network to Saudi Aramco – report
Here’s some big news. Shell is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned Saudi Aramco to sell its petrol station business in Malaysia, Reuters reports. The news agency cited four industry personnel familiar with the matter as its sources.
According to one of the sources, talks are said to have begun in late 2023, and a deal may be finalised in the coming months. Two other sources who were briefed on the matter placed the deal down at roughly four to five billion ringgit.
With around 950 stations across Malaysia, Shell has the second-largest fuel retail network in the country after Petronas, which operates a larger network. The report indicated that Shell declined to comment on the talks, but said Malaysia is an important country to the company. Meanwhile, Saudi Aramco also declined to comment on the matter.
In addition to its fuel station network, Shell also sells industrial lubricants, produces crude oil and natural gas offshore of Sarawak and Sabah, and is a joint venture partner in two liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects.
The report says that the sale is part of Shell CEO Wael Sawan’s efforts to focus the company’s operations on the most profitable businesses, of which it would now seem that fuel retail is not one of them.
It is not known if the Shell Recharge DC and AC electric vehicle charging network and ParkEasy, of which Shell Malaysia has a 50% stake in, are part of the potential acquisition deal – there should be some movement on this front, given that it would be rather strange to retain Shell branding at Aramco stations for this purpose.
According to the news report, the company had indicated that it would look to divest 500 stations this year and next, and is in the process of selling its Singapore refinery and petrochemical complex. One of the sources told Reuters that the company’s effort to sell its Malaysia fuel station network is consistent with its move to sell its refinery on Bukom Island in Singapore, which supplies the network.
As for Saudi Aramco, it of course does not have a retail presence in Malaysia, but owns 50% of the 300,000-barrel per day Pengerang refinery in Johor in a JV with Petronas. While Aramco operates petrol stations in Saudi Arabia, it only began doing so in 2019. It also operates fuel stations elsewhere in JVs with French player TotalEnergies and South Korea’s S-Oil Corp.
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Perodua to increase exports by 79% to 1,960 units in 2024 – Alza and Axia recently launched in Brunei
Perodua has revealed it plans to increase its exports by 79% to 1,960 units this year from 1,094 units in 2023. As part of this foreign market expansion, the carmaker recently launched the new Alza (AV and H variants) and Axia (AV and G variants) in Brunei on May 3, 2024.
According to Perodua, the sales target for the Alza in Brunei is 120 units while it is 40 units for the Axia. In terms of pricing, the Alza retails for 30,900 Brunei dollars (about RM109k) for the AV variant and BND27,900 (RM100k) for the H variant. Meanwhile, the Axia in AV guise is BND21,900 (RM77k) and the G is BND17,900 (RM63k).
The company has been exporting to Brunei for some time, and for 2024, it is targeting to sell a total of 460 units there. The Bezza 1.0L G, which is also sold there at BND16,900 (RM59k) is expected to make up the bulk of sales this year with a targeted 300 units. In 2023, Perodua sold 300 units of the Bezza 1.0L G in Brunei, making the country its highest export market of 2023.
“We foresee 2024 to be our first year of our export expansion as we are now at a point where the Malaysian automotive ecosystem would be able to cope with the ever-growing demand of our vehicles both within and outside the country,” said Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, president and CEO of Perodua.
“Brunei is the first export market we are expanding to without compromising domestic allocation of our vehicles. In fact, we have significantly reduced the waiting period for most of our popular models and even have ready stock for selected models. In addition, our targeted increase in exports will also give greater opportunities for our vendors to grow their sales volume in tandem with the need for spare parts,” he added.
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Jalan Sultan Ismail in KL is now a two-way road – from Raja Chulan to Bukit Bintang (Lot 10) junctions
Click to enlarge KL city centre motorists, take note if you haven’t already noticed this big change. DBKL has announced that Jalan Sultan Ismail is now a two-way stretch, instead of the previous single direction flow.
The stretch in question is the one from the Jalan Raja Chulan junction (Wisma Genting and the former Hotel Istana) to the Bukit Bintang junction, which is of course KL’s very own version of Tokyo’s Shibuya crossing.
So, if you’re coming down from Jalan Sultan Ismail towards Bukit Bintang, you can now go straight at the Raja Chulan junction – previously, you had to turn right towards Pavilion. Likewise, if you’re coming from Jalan Raja Chulan (Weld), you can now turn right towards BB.
Cars coming up to the BB junction from Imbi, you must now erase the old habit of entering the right lane, otherwise you will lawan arus!
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Geely seeking staff ahead of return to Australia – entry into RHD market under own brand, not Proton?
Geely looks set to make a return to Australia after the sighting of a job posting on LinkedIn where the Chinese automaker is seeking a national marketing director. The brand’s return was also indicated by recently filed trademarks, as reported by CarExpert.
In January this year, the company filed to trademark the Geely name, and before that in October last 2023, it did the same for what appears to be its simplified and flatter logo that was unveiled last January.
Unlike Malaysia that receives Geely models adapted for the local market (right-hand drive conversion, styling adjustments) and sold through Proton, it looks like Australia will welcome the company’s namesake brand. It was previously understood that Geely would market its cars under the Proton name in RHD markets. In an initial announcement from years ago, Geely said Proton would be its RHD production hub
However, Australia was never mentioned to begin with, so we are unsure if things have changed or if this was never part of the Proton deal in the first place. For now there’s no official word on when Geely Australia will begin operations, nor is there any indication of what cars will be offered.
Geely’s portfolio is vast and includes its own Geely Auto products in addition to those from its sub-brands and product series such as Geometry (affordable EVs), Galaxy (premium models) and Radar Auto (pick-up trucks). Under the holding company (Zhejiang Geely Holding Group), Geely already has a presence in Australia in the form of the Lotus, Polestar and Volvo brands, with Zeekr set to join the mix in the second half of 2024, followed be Lynk & Co in 2025.
Several years ago, Geely did enter the Australian market through John Hughes when the MK sedan and hatch were launched in 2010. However, these were sold exclusively in Western Australia for a limited time before heightened safety regulations and a high-profile recall saw the brand depart the market.
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Proton X70 update – 1.5TGDi Premium X in black now shipped with pre-MC wheels; 1.8TGDi discontinued
The Proton X70 in 1.5 TGDi Premium X guise has been given an update, specifically for units of the variant ordered in black, while the 1.8 TGDi engine version has been discontinued.
The update for the 1.5 litre Premium X relates to its rolling stock, specifically its wheels, where units in black will revert to the 19-inch wheels of the older design. Other colours for the variant continue to be offered with the newer, current multi-spoke alloy wheel.
First introduced to the line-up in July 2023, the three-cylinder 1.5 TGDi Premium X 2WD has switched to the pre-update wheels likely due to depleted stocks of the current multi-spoke wheel. The upcoming facelift which has been spied running road trials will feature a new wheel design, and so the reverting to the older wheel design could be a stopgap measure before Proton’s C-segment SUV facelift is officially released.
The 1.8 litre turbocharged inline-four cylinder petrol powertrain that the X70 was launched with has also been discontinued, and so the 1.5L Premium X variant now stands at the top of the X70 line-up. This variant also saw the addition of a sunroof to the 1.5 litre version, and so the update brings the 1.5 litre Premium X on par with the previous 1.8 Premium, in terms of specification.
The 1.8 litre engine for the X70 was also shipped in from China, whereas the 1.5 litre three-cylinder unit is locally assembled in Tanjung Malim. In its present form, the 1.5 litre unit outputs 177 PS and 255 Nm, driving the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which is the same direct-injection unit as that in the X50 Flagship.
A briefing by Proton earlier this month confirmed that the facelifted X70 will feature Level 2 autonomous driving capabilities for the first time, and will likely include Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), which combines ACC with stop and go and lane centring, as well as lane keeping assist. The facelifted Proton X70 is due to launch sometime this year.
At present, the Proton X70 1.5 TGDi Premium X 2WD is priced at RM126,800 on-the-road without insurance, according to the carmaker’s website.
GALLERY: 2024 Proton X70 spyshots
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Change your tyres at Carro Care and enjoy Road Hazard Warranty – get 1-for-1 replacement tyres!
Are your ride’s tyres due for a change soon? Why not get them changed at Carro Care?
Yes, Carro Care has a wide range of tyre inventory in stock. And the best part is anyone who changes tyres at Carro Care will be able to enjoy a Road Hazard Warranty.
What is Road Hazard Warranty? Basically it will give you a 1-for-1 replacement for all tyres that are damaged by road hazards such as potholes.
Interested? All you need to do is click here and fill up the form. Key in the car make and model that you want to get new tyres for. Choose “Wheel Alignment & Tire Services” under type of services required. You will then be contacted by a Carro Care service advisor.
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Harley-Davidson Malaysia unveils 2024 lineup, pricing ranges from RM83,700 to RM355,900
2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST FLTRXS Joining Harley-Davidson’s (H-D) range of motorcycles in Malaysia is the 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide and Road Glide, priced at RM195,900 and RM211,900, respectively. Also unveiled is the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST, of which there are only four units in Malaysia, retailing at RM346,900 and based on H-D racing efforts in the US-based Bagger Racing League “Battle of the Baggers”.
The CVO Road Glide ST is touted as the “quickest, fastest and most sophisticated” performance bagger ever. Styling is in the West Coast Custom style, and features a solo seat with moto handlebars placed on six-inch risers.
2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX Power CVO Road Glide ST comes from a Milwaukee-Eight 121 High Output (HO) V-twin, displacing 1,977 cc. Output is claimed to be 127 hp at 4,900 rpm with a maximum torque of 193 Nm at 4,000 rpm. This compares to the 115 hp and 188 Nm of torque of the standard VVT-equipped Milwaukee-Eight 121.
Showa supplies the suspension components, with remote reservoir adjustable rear shock absorbers and 47 mm diameter upside down 1×1 forks, also adjustable while braking is done by Brembo. The riding suite includes selectable ride modes, full-colour touch screen and Rockford Fosgate H-D audio system with 500 Watt speaker and 6.5-inch fairing speakers.
2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTRX Meanwhile, the Street Glide and Road Glide personify the concept of “American Touring” with bagger styling and ostentatious design for which H-D is renowned. Both Glides carry the Milwaukee-Eight 117 displacing 1,917 cc, producing 107 hp and 170 Nm of torque.
Claimed to be lighter than previous, the Street Glide weighs 8.2 kg less than the 2023 Street Glide which tipped the scales at 375 kg wet while the Road Glide trims 7.3 kg from its previous iteration. A new cooling system optimises heat dissipation and rider comfort.
GALLERY: 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
GALLERY: 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide-
- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT
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- 2024 Location Photography – FLTRX Road Glide. EMBARGOED UNTIL 1/24/24 10AM
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- 2024 Location Photography – FLTRX Road Glide. EMBARGOED UNTIL 1/24/24 10AM
GALLERY: 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST
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Foreign news reports of impending petrol, diesel price hike untrue, as gov’t hasn’t discussed matter – Fahmi
The government says that foreign media reports suggesting the country has decided on a price hike for petrol and diesel is not true. That’s because the cabinet has not yet discussed the matter, according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil.
“I have studied the matter carefully and can confirm that the matter was not discussed because I am also a cabinet minister. Therefore, don’t put the cart before the horse or don’t announce before it has been announced,” the unity government’s spokesman said.
“We are aware that several foreign based media have pre-empted the process and I hope all parties, including the media, can obtain information from credible sources,” he explained, reminding all media to not publish reports based on sources that have not been verified or identified, as Bernama reports.
Late last week, foreign media reports indicated that Malaysia is set to cut fuel subsidies by June. Quoting official and industry sources, the reports said that diesel prices would float to market rates in a matter of weeks after the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11, and this would be followed by a staggered rise in retail rates of petrol.
Fahmi’s call to not speculate on the targeted subsidy programme was echoed by the deputy minister of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN), Fuziah Salleh. She said all parties should wait for the official announcement by the government.
“The announcement should be made by the government itself. Regardless, we are implementing several mechanisms to prepare ourselves so when the targeting programme is implemented, we will be ready. Among them is providing lorry vehicle fleet card facilities to enjoy the diesel subsidy when the programme is launched. Now, we are actively registering companies so that they can get the subsidy,“ she said.
That the targeted subsidy programme is set to be introduced is without question. Last month, economy minister Rafizi Ramli reportedly reiterated that Malaysia will reduce subsidies for petrol this year in order to reduce the country’s fiscal deficit.
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2024 GWM Ora 07 Malaysian review – 640 km NEDC range; from RM170k; better EV than Model 3 and Seal?
Launched in Malaysia in early April this year, the GWM Ora 07 enters a competitive electric vehicle (EV) segment that includes comparable rivals such as the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal. Buyers have two variants to choose from, starting with the base Long Range at RM169,800 on-the-road without insurance, while the Performance retails for RM189,800.
At that starting price, the Ora 07 undercuts both the Model 3 (from RM181,000) and Seal (from RM180,430). Included with each purchase is a six-year, 150,000-km warranty and an eight-year, 180,000-km battery and electric motor warranty. There’s also a one-to-one battery replacement if its health drops below 70% within the warranty period.
The variant featured in this video review is the Long Range, which comes with a front-mounted electric motor rated at 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 340 Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h time of 7.9 seconds and top speed of 170 km/h. Powering the electric motor is an 83.5-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery that is good for up to 640 km of range following the NEDC standard.
The Ora 07 supports DC fast charging at a max capacity of 88 kW, with 32 minutes needed to get the battery from a 30-80% state of charge. Alternatively, there’s AC charging at up to 11 kW that needs 15 hours for a full charge. You also get a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function that can output up to 3.3 kW to power devices.
Standard kit for the Ora 07 include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, a 10.25 digital instrument display, a panoramic glass roof, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a wireless charging pad, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, a head-up display, keyless entry and start, powered front seats with ventilation and massaging functions, ambient lighting, an 11-speaker Infinity sound system, a 360-degree camera and a hands-free powered tailgate.
Driver assistance systems include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, an Intelligent Evade system that gives more space in the lane for large vehicles such as lorries, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert with auto brake, traffic sign recognition, park assist and auto high beam.
Given these specifications, does the Ora 07 make a good case for itself for those who are cross-shopping with the Model 3 and Seal? Hafriz Shah shares his thoughts in our video review that is well worth a watch, so check it out before posting in the comments below.
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JPJ issues statement – department has not authorised Bjak for road tax renewal transactions
File image; new LKM and driver’s license formats The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a statement regarding an online promotion by Bjak that claims the issuance of road tax free-of-charge, alongside the companies online road tax renewal service that is offered to the public.
The road transport department stresses that neither the ministry of transport nor the JPJ has authorised Bjak to carry out road tax renewal transactions, and that the statement by Bjak claiming that online road tax renewal through Bjak has been audited and approved by the JPJ is untrue and misleading.
The department has also received complaints from members of the public as road tax renewal transactions carried out through the Bjak website has not been reflected in the road tax validity period, and JPJ wishes to clarify and stress that there has been no integration of systems between the JPJ MySikap system, with the system used by Bjak.
Complaints from dissatisfied members of the public have also been received regarding additional charges imposed by Bjak for road tax renewal transactions, and the JPJ wishes to emphasise that neither JPJ nor the ministry have approved any additional charges which Bjak has imposed on their customers.
The road transport department continues to be committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the public, especially as its customers, it said in the statement, adding that complaints may be sent to the JPJ official complaints portal, here. View the JPJ statement in full, below.
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Rapid KL launches ‘on-demand’ feeder bus for LRT Taman Paramount, Bahagia – book van on Kumpool
Click to enlarge PJ commuters, take note. Rapid KL has launched the T785 and T783 on-demand feeder bus services for the Taman Paramount and Taman Bahagia LRT stations.
By the way, this isn’t the usual bus but a van painted in Rapid KL livery. It’s an ‘on-demand’ service outsourced to Kumpool, an e-hailing van booking service that was initially available in Johor Bahru before reaching the Klang Valley. The fare is RM1 per trip.
The on-demand shuttle service gathers passengers’ bookings in real-time and then travels on an optimised route based on everyone’s pick-up points. This should be like the previous Kumpool van deployments, which did not replace the regular scheduled feeder bus. More on Kumpool here.
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2024 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Max in Malaysia – ADAS, dual-zone climate control, digital instruments; RM196k
The fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson was launched last November, bringing a line-up of three variants – the 2.0 Lite, 1.6T Plus and the 1.6T Max; it is the 1.6T Max for which we can bring a live image gallery.
Priced at RM195,888 on-the-road without insurance, the Tucson 1.6T Max, like the other two variants, are based on the long-wheelbase version of the SUV model, like the one sold in the United States, which means dimensions of 4,630 mm in length, 1,865 mm in width and 1,665 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,755 mm. Luggage capacity here is 582 litres, or up to 1,903 litres with the rear seats folded down.
Being the top variant, powertrain is comprised of the manufacturer’s Smartstream G.16 T-GDI 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four cylinder petrol engine, producing 180 PS at 5,500 rpm and 265 Nm of torque from 1,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm. Engine output is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, propelling the vehicle from 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds, and to a top speed of 201 km/h.
Exterior kit unique to the 1.6T Max includes front parking sensors, LED combination taillights and aluminium roof rails, while rolling stock for this variant mirrors those of the 1.6T Plus, which are 19-inch alloy wheels shod in 235/55 tyres.
Meanwhile, interior equipment gained by the top variant includes eight-way powered front seats with heating and ventilation functions, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, a powered tailgate, an electrochromic rear-view mirror, rain-sensing wipers and a wireless charger.
All three variants get seven airbags as standard, along with ABS, ESC, hill start assist, and Isofix mounts for the outer rear seats. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in particular gets a step-up when opting for the 1.6T Max, gaining functions not found on the 2.0 Lite and 1.6T Plus.
Namely, these are Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with stop & go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with junction support (AEB), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), High Beam Assist (HBA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and motion sensing for the Rear Occupant Alert.
As the top variant of its line-up, the Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Max – priced at RM195,888 – is in the ballpark of range-topping C-segment SUVs from other makes, such as the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS at RM195,900, and the Mazda CX-5 2.5T AWD High at RM191,170. Check out our comprehensive live image gallery of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Max, here.
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Proton sold 11,025 units in April 2024 – 18.7% market share, X50 regains top spot in B-segment SUV sales
Proton has announced that it sold 11,025 units (domestic and export) in April 2024, a 12.96% decrease (or 1,641 units) from the 12,666 units it delivered in March. The month’s numbers are however a 17.1% improvement over the same month in 2023, when it sold 9,415 units.
Sales for the first four months of the year stands at 50,175 units, higher than the 49,702 units sold in the January to April period last year. The company estimates its market share to be 18.7% in April (and at 19.2%, year-to-date), keeping it firmly in second place in the overall national sales table.
In terms of model specific numbers, the Saga continued to fly the flag for the national carmaker, with the 5,031 units shifted in April making it the top performer for the brand. Year-to-date numbers for the model stands at 23,278 units.
In second place was the X50, with the 1,642 units sold in April helping the model regain the top spot for B-segment SUVs in the country. The third-best performer for the brand was the S70, with 1,635 units of the sedan delivered last month. This is followed by the Persona, which saw 1,429 units shifted in April.
Next was the X70, with 552 units sold, followed by the Iriz, with the 424 units shifted in April bringing sales of the hatchback to 1,958 units for the year. Rounding off things was the X90, with 312 units delivered to customers last month.
The company also revealed export figures, stating that it had gone up by 38.5% to 835 units compared to 603 units registered in the same period last year. A total of 427 units of the Saga have been exported this year, an increase of 16% from the 368 units recorded in the same period last year. As for the X50, 176 units have been sent overseas this year, while 89 units of the S70 have been sent to Brunei in the first four months of the year.
“The slowdown in automotive sales in April, where TIV shrank by 16.8% compared to March 2024, can be
attributed to the long holiday period as OEMs, dealerships and other members of the local automotive ecosystem took time off to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. However, the sustained demand for Proton models is further bolstered by ongoing efforts in quality improvement with better Global Customer Product Audit (GCPA) scores since 2019, instilling greater confidence among drivers,” said Proton Edar CEO Roslan Abdullah. -
Honda Malaysia May 2024 promo – up to RM10k off; MY2023, MY2024; City, Civic, WR-V, HR-V included
With the festivals out of the way, it’s time to knuckle down and hustle. It’s important to have a good partner to go through nice days and the not so pleasant ones – if you need a new ride, Honda Malaysia has some options.
HM’s ‘Paling Meriah Treats’ promo for May 2024 is offering up to RM10,000 off, and you can pick from MY2023 cars of freshly made 2024 stock. Both come with discounts, but you get a better deal with MY2023 cars, of course. Most CKD models are included, except for the new CR-V and the popular City Hatchback.
We’ll start with the 2023 stock. The last of the Accords (HM has decided to not offer the new model, and CKD production for the D-segment sedan has stopped) have been cleared. Discount for the Civic is RM10k across the range. The City Hybrid RS is also yours for a substantial RM10k off.
Click to enlarge If you prefer 2024 on your geran, the discounts are RM3,000 across all variants for the City, and RM2,000 for all Civics except the RS hybrid, which gets RM3,500 off. As for Honda’s SUVs, it’s RM1,000 off for the WR-V and RM1,500 off for the HR-V RS hybrid.
As mentioned, no incentives for the sixth-generation CR-V and the City Hatchback. This Raya promo is for vehicles registered from now till May 31.
