The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) vehicle sales data for the month of December 2017 saw numbers climb from that registered in November.
The final month of the year saw a total of 54,729 vehicles sold, an 11.3% or a 5,545 unit increase from the 49,184 vehicles achieved in November. Year-to-date (YTD), or in this case, the 2017 total industry volume was 576,635 units, down 0.6% compared to 2016’s TIV of 580,085 vehicles. Up to November, the overall volume had remained ahead of 2016 by 1.3%.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how most brands performed last month. Like in November, four of the top five players registered increased sales – market leader Perodua’s numbers were up by 21.3%, while Honda had a 7.1% increase. Toyota sales also climbed, by 7.0%, and Nissan again saw a marginal increase in sales numbers.
As it was in the previous month, the sole top five player which saw sales dip for a second month running was Proton, though with only an eight unit difference from November it was only a 0.2% drop.
Other gainers in December were Subaru (+28.2%), Volvo (+26.6%), Renault (+22.4%), Volkswagen (+13.8%) and Mitsubishi (+13.3%), while brands that saw sales drop included Mazda (-29.6%) and Kia (-11.6%).
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on Malaysia vehicle sales for Dec 2017 reveal a mix of opinions and insights. Proton's sales performance is acknowledged positively, with some saying it outperformed Toyota despite recent drops. Perodua maintains strong market confidence, praised for independence from government aid. Proton's new models and market resilience are applauded, while Toyota is criticized for reliance on outdated technology and declining sales. Brands like Subaru, Volvo, and luxury European makes like Lexus and Audi are discussed, with some arguments about their market positions and sales figures. Comments also highlight the influence of long-term loans, household debt, and consumer preferences shifting toward foreign, premium, and reliable vehicles. Overall, sentiments reflect a competitive and dynamic Malaysian automotive market, with some brand rivalry and skepticism about certain brands' future prospects.