Just 100 days after the Proton X70 was launched, the national automaker delivered the 8,500th unit of the SUV to Malaysian law firm Lee Allen Hishamuddin & Gledhill (LHAG). This milestone means the X70 has broken all previous records for delivery numbers in the C-segment SUV category, effectively making Proton one of the leaders in Malaysia’s SUV market.
According to a statement released by Proton, it achieved a cumulative sales growth rate of 42% for the first two months of 2019. This means it has the highest sales growth rate among the top three automotive brands in Malaysia by way of volume. The main driver for this is the X70, which was the most popular model for January and February (as per official registration figures). At the going rate, March is for the taking as well.
Proton CEO, Dr Li Chunrong said: “By delivering 8,500 units of the Proton X70 in 100 days, the company has proven Malaysian car buyers have taken a liking to our first SUV. We continue to be humbled by their support and we are working hard to deliver more units as quickly as possible to reduce the waiting time of our customers.”
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AI-generated Summary ✨
The comments express a mix of support and skepticism regarding Proton's success with the X70, highlighting that it has sold 8,500 units in 100 days and surpasses models like Aruz. Many praise Proton’s growth, emphasizing its strategic rebadging of Geely cars, while some critics question whether the sales truly benefit Proton or just importers. Supporters admire Proton’s reputation, the quality of the X70, and its competitive pricing, while skeptics mention potential quality issues and fuel consumption concerns. Several comments also compare Proton favorably against Japanese brands, see it as a Malaysian success story, and look forward to further models like the X50. Overall, there's a sense of national pride in Proton’s achievement, tempered with some doubts about long-term reliability and market sustainability.