The month of April 2019 saw a drop in vehicle sales by 4,812 units or 8.78%, with a total of 49,964 vehicles delivered in the month. It’s now time to see how each individual brand performed during said month, and it appears to be a rather mixed bag of results.
Looking at the top five brands in the table, only Proton saw an increase in its sales, with a 14.3% gain from March 2019. On the other hand, the remaining four brands in the upper segment of the sales chart registered declines, including Perodua (-4.9%), Honda (-28.8%), Toyota (-7.4%) and Nissan (-21.6%).
Further down the chart, Mazda went against the downward trend to increase its sales for the month by 28.9%. Below the sixth place mark, brands like Volkswagen (-37.5%), Ford (-17.6%), Kia (-22%) and Renault (-89%) saw a reduction in sales, although Peugeot gained 32.8%.
In the premium segment, sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles dipped by 28.6%, and the brand is joined by the likes of BMW (-17.6%), Lexus (-50.9%), MINI (-18.2%). Volvo had better fortunes with an improvement of 14.8% from the month prior.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments reflect excitement over Proton's sales rebound, highlighting the company's increasing momentum and positive changes under new leadership. The overall sentiment shows support and optimism, with some noting Proton’s potential to regain national pride. Discussions emphasize that pricing and affordability significantly influence sales, especially for Proton, Perodua, and other brands, with lower-priced models like Perodua often leading sales figures. Concerns are expressed about declining sales of other brands like Honda and Toyota, and a few comments criticize off-topic issues or competition comparisons. Overall, the comments demonstrate a positive outlook on Proton’s recent sales growth and acknowledge the importance of affordable pricing and strategic adjustments for success in the Malaysian automotive market.