It’s still not quite looking up for the automotive industry, based on the sales numbers for the month of July. Though stats show a nominal 2.1% or 1,209-unit increase to 58,646 units (passenger and commercial vehicles combined) compared to the 57,437 units sold the previous month, growth has certainly slowed, given that sales jumped 12.1% from May to June.
More telling is the fact that the total sales figure in July 2015 has dropped by 2.7% or 1,623 units compared to the same period last year. You don’t need a scientist to tell you, then, that the year-to-date figure won’t blow anyone’s socks off either – in total, 380,830 vehicles were sold between January and July 2015, a 3.2% or 12,595 unit drop vis-à-vis the 393,425 units that drove off showroom floors during the same period last year.
As usual, we’ve compiled MAA’s sales data in the table below, sorted by the top performing brands in July 2015. After the sales rush that was the Hari Raya season, most brands have seen downward trends in terms of sales last month.
Don’t tell that, however, to the national makes, who have shown impressive gains compared to the month prior. After a rather odd decrease in June, Perodua has powered forward, selling 1,482 more cars at 17,957 units. But it’s Proton that has raised eyebrows in July with a stunning 18.3% increase in sales to 10,867 units.
Both the top two non-national brands sold less cars last month, but Honda (8,443 units, down 2.6%) suffered a far smaller setback than Toyota (7,308 units, down 18.6%), enabling Honda to retake third place in the sales race. Again, there’s a significant gap to perennial fifth-place finisher Nissan, but while it still registered less than half the vehicles of what Honda did in July, sales were up 10.6% to 4,165 units.
Elsewhere, it’s big gains for Audi (+69.2%), Renault (+54.2%) and Volkswagen (+50%), but bad news for Subaru (-51.6%), Volvo (-37.8%), Mercedes-Benz (-14.1%) and Isuzu (-12.5%).
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express interest in the Malaysia vehicle sales data for July 2015, highlighting the popularity of specific models like Perodua Axia, Myvi, and Honda City. Many comments focus on Proton's poor sales performance, criticizing its safety features and comparing it unfavorably to Japanese brands, while praising Perodua for its affordability. There’s skepticism about official figures, with some claiming discrepancies and urging for more transparency in model-specific sales. A recurring sentiment is that Malaysians prefer Japanese cars over local brands, though some acknowledge Proton and Perodua's market dominance and future potential. Overall, the mood is a mix of critique towards Proton, support for popular models, and a desire for more detailed, accurate data alongside national pride.