The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) vehicle sales data for the month of November 2017 saw numbers climb again after a strong October. Last month, sales totalled 49,184 vehicles, a 4.6% or 2,143 unit increase from the 47,041 units shifted in October. Year-to-date (YTD) total industry volume was 521,907 units, 1.3% up from the 515,252 units recorded during the same period in 2016.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how most brands performed last month. Four of the top five players continued to register increased sales – market leader Perodua’s numbers went up by 0.9%, while Honda had a 15.6% increase, the biggest percentage gain of the top five.
Toyota’s sales, meanwhile, were up by 9.1%, and Nissan had a marginal increase, aided by sales of commercial vehicles. The only top five player to lose traction was Proton, with sales sliding by 5.4%.
Other gainers included Isuzu (+15.2%), Volkswagen (+20.1%), Volvo (+29.2%), Lexus (+16.7%) and Porsche (+16.7%), while brands that dipped included Mercedes (-9.5%), Peugeot (-14.8%) and Audi (-67.2%).
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments generally praise Perodua's strong sales performance, highlighting its affordability, quality, and market dominance, especially with the Myvi model. Honda is also recognized for impressive sales and market share, while Proton's sales are viewed as weaker and less competitive. There is criticism of luxury brands like Audi and Volvo, citing poor sales and brand perceived failures in Malaysia. Some comments compare local brands to global parent companies, noting ownership and brand strength, while others question the overall health of car sales in Malaysia, mentioning high loan dependency and tough competition. Overall, sentiments reflect admiration for Perodua's success, skepticism towards Proton's sales, and mixed opinions on luxury brands' market performance.