After a slow month in February, vehicle sales in the country climbed in March. The 49,985 vehicles that were registered during the month represented an increase of of 9,407 units, or 23.2%, over that managed in February. The stronger performance was largely due to March being a longer working month and also from companies rushing to deliver cars, specifically those that ended their financial year on March 31.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how most brands performed in March. All but one of the top 10 registered an increase in sales, with Perodua (+21.0%), Honda (+29.3%), Toyota (+30.2%), Proton (+9.0%) and Nissan (+53.6%) remaining firmly placed in the top five.
Other strong performers in March were Mitsubishi (+38.0%), Volkswagen (+55.0%), Subaru (+30.4%), Peugeot (+30.4%) and Renault (+73.5%). Only a few brands saw a dip in sales then, with Kia (-7.5%) being one of those which had a softer month.
Another was premium segment market leader Mercedes-Benz (-20.3%), and Porsche (-24.4%) also had a slower month. Others in the segment fared better, BMW registering a +6.1% increase in sales, while Volvo managed a +53.2% climb over that managed in February. Lexus, meanwhile, showed a +92.9% increase, effectively nearly doubling its sales from February.
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Comments highlight that Toyota and Honda have strong, stylish designs and better safety features, boosting their sales and overtaking Proton. Audi's sales are notably poor, even compared to other premium brands like Lexus and Volvo, with some mentioning its decline in Malaysia. Proton and Perodua are gaining ground, while Mitsubishi and some luxury brands like Ferrari and Lamborghini have very low sales or lack data. Overall, there's a focus on brand performance, design, and market shifts in Malaysian vehicle sales.