The Malaysian automotive industry has kicked off the new year in a positive manner, according to sales data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). It will need to, if it is to beat challenging market conditions and meet MAA’s sales target of a round 600,000 units in 2019 – an increase of 0.21% from last year’s sales.
In all, a total of 48,450 vehicles were sold in January, a modest 282-unit increase from the 48,188 units that changed hands in December. Not much, but it’s something – and there’s better news for a number of brands on the list (particularly local ones) as you delve deeper.
Market leader Perodua saw a 9.4% increase in sales, jumping 1,722 units from 18,402 to 20,124. That’s largely due to sales of the new Aruz SUV, over 1,000 of which were registered on the last day of January. Honda, on the other hand, had its sales drop 6.3% from 8,021 units to 7,515.
Just behind is Proton, which got a healthy leg up last month, with sales surging some 22.6% to 6,862 units – up from 5,598 the month before. This 1,270-unit increase was undoubtedly buoyed by the X70 SUV, with a total of 2,777 units finding homes in January. Keeping its fourth place, Toyota’s sales dropped 27.3% from 4,310 units to 3,133, while perennial fifth-placer Nissan saw a 30% decline from 2,870 units to 2,008.
In the premium sector, Mercedes-Benz maintains its commanding lead, even though sales have dipped by 5.6% to 1,063 units, whereas BMW registered a far larger 21.3% decrease to 800 units. Elsewhere it’s been a good month for Volkswagen (up a massive 143.2%, but only to 586 units), Hyundai (+45.9%) and Volvo (+28.6%), but not so good for Isuzu (-45.5%) and Lexus (-27.1%). Also, this edition marks the disappearance of Audi, which is no longer a member of MAA.
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Chevrolet sold more than Audi
Volvo Trucks sold more than Chevrolet.
VolvoTrucks, P1, Geely, Mesidis, VolvoCar, Lotus, L&C > all
In the next 12 months, Proton will be placed under Ssangyong with 0 sales because all of their models are replaced by Geely game changing models
stupid comment
Why are u so against geely? What’s wrong with proton being a rebadge geely? Since when proton is not rebadging/ using other ppl engine? Pls go test drive the car before u bash like an idiot.
He is only using the “national pride” as an excuse to bash because there are no other excuses he can use anymore. He said before the X70 will not be well received, that has proven to be false with 15k and counting bookings so far.
He said Geely will only use Proton as a rebadger, so far Geely treats Proton as equal partner with transfer of current models and techs which has never been done by Proton’s previous partners.
He is rightfully called the resident troll. He serves as entertainment, with his BS comments and his dupes replying himself.
Syabas dan tahniah Geely, kebanggaan rakyat Malaysia yang kagum lihat hasil titik peluh warga China sampai ke jalanraya negara kami. Semoga penuh jalanraya kami dengan model PRC.
Someone once said, it doesn’t matter if the cat is Chinese or local as long it catches the rats it is a good cat. So it doesn’t matter whether the car is Chinese or local as long the rakyat can travel safely and arrive in one piece. This unlike dangerously unsafe cars which endanger rakyat lives, even if it comes from Japan it should be condemned and shunned until they change.
In the next 12 months, Toyota will be quit Malaysia market with 0 sales because all of us dun 1 buy their models
Honda shouldn’t place at top 2. Anyway as usual always like to show off to other carmakers like Proton, Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia and other car brands
You right bro. Honda car QC xleh pakaai
DRB, the ultimate killer of foreign carbrands. Suzuki, Chevy, Alfa Romeo, Skoda, Mitsu and now poor Audi..Lolz!
lol..audi is not even in the list….RIP audi msia
Habiss la Drb audi…
Good spot!
Audi is basically quit from malaysia, last time Audi wanna take over but after that they gave up, so continue run with drbhicom, but u know la the drb staff attitude, I walk in their showroom in jb…. it is like u enter somewhere u can’t see anyone! U need make appointment to view car!
Anyone need reliability will buy Lexus Porsche, want cheap continental will just get bmw and merc not this problematic poor aftersales glorified VW
Oh mai.. What happen Proton? I thought proton can sale 15k units X70 on January..
Please improve on your English language skills. Bookings meant future sales but not necessarily will be undertaken immediately due to various factors and circumstances.
U can make fun of us now.But facelifted Proton Persona & Iriz konfem wud lift P1 2019 sales !
Facelifted Proton Persona & Iriz konfem wud lower P1 2019 sales ! Those 2 cars front face already looked like game over cars. Habisla!
Oh mai.. What happen to you? I thought you can eat 150kg rice on January after you order 300kg rice…
Why Audi is not in the chart?
Poor Toyota . Once a non national champion ..But they deserved to go down anyway with their current offering
Audi is off the chart (in not a positive way!)
RIP Toyota
P1, Geely, Mesidis, VolvoCar, VolvoTrucks, Lotus, L&C > all
Like basher said sales figure tell the truth
2100 units passenger car again.
Vios 500
Altis 300
Camry 100
Avanza 300
Innova 50
Sienta 50
Fortuner 50
Vellfire 50
Alphard 50
Harrier 50
86 50
C-HR 50
Hiace 200
Rush 300
UMW Toyota depends heavily on the Hilux. If Hilux sales slow, overall sales drop. Other models are just not competitive compared to what the other brands are offering. Let see the if the new Vios can help prop up the sales in February.
new toyota vios also slow
Nowadays we laugh those bought Toyota brand
Lolz! And their celups too!
Toyota hampir tutup kedai
Toyota can kolos shop. Lolz!
February 2019 all drops
Toyota only sold 900 units more than ailing Nissan? Well, that is what happens when their negative sales tactic (ie. badmouthing other brands) bites back at them. Serves them right.
282 unit increase.is it a sign of deflation? if this modest pattern continues, hopefully end of 19, more rebate to come. how about the grey import car sale data? hv seen many 2014 model still unsold
It is time Toyota Japan evaluate continuation of its current distributorship.
Where is Audi ? Long live Audi
Long rip Audi Malaysia
Game changer x70 failed, why p1 still lose to honda??? Pitynya
Game changer X70 smacked Toyota silly until their salesmen crying all the way back home for mommy. Pitynya.
X70 2777 sales is only 350 shy of ur TOTAL Toyota sales. Habisla Toyota! Kena sapu’ed by X70 alone.
How long has haval quit the chart?