Just like that, a full six months have passed, and it’s now time for a report card on the automotive industry for the first half of 2019. With the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) having released full sales data for the month of June, we have an accurate barometer on how each brand is faring, and how they are performing relative to the same period last year.
Overall, the total industry volume (TIV) has grown to 296,334 units, up 2.29% from the 289,714 units sold in 2018. That’s encouraging for the sector as a whole, as MAA seeks to achieve its full-year target of 600,000 units. It should be pointed out, however, that a more subdued second half is expected – especially compared to last year, during which the industry enjoyed a lucrative three-month tax holiday.
Perodua continues its reign at the top of the table, registering a respectable 4% jump from 117,098 to 121,782 units, buoyed by sales of its new Aruz SUV. It also secured a 41.1% market share, up slightly from 40.4% in 2018. By contrast, Honda’s numbers have fallen some 13.81% from 51,354 to 44,260 units, and its market share has also contracted from 17.7% to 14.9%.
One big beneficiary of all this is Proton. Bolstered by a renewed lineup and the strong-selling X70 SUV, the national carmaker’s sales have shot up a massive 60.55% from 27,106 to 43,518 units. That’s allowed it to leapfrog Toyota and come within touching distance of Honda, sitting just 742 units behind in the overall stakes. Its market share has also swelled from 9.4% to 14.7%.
Meanwhile, Toyota’s sales have pretty much held station, losing only 458 units or 1.44% to 31,251 units. Against the growing TIV, however, its market share has dropped from 10.9% to 10.5%. Fifth-placed Nissan has also seen its sales dip by 12.94% to 10,383 units, with a market share shrinking from 4.1% to 3.5%.
In the premium segment, Mercedes-Benz continues to best BMW, but not by much – just 614 units separate the two, the former at 5,649 units, the latter at 5,035. Both companies sold fewer cars this year, but out of the two it was Stuttgart that suffered the most with a 18.72% drop. Market shares stand at 1.9% for Mercedes (down from 2.4%) and 1.7% for BMW (down from 1.8%).
Elsewhere, it’s been a good first half for Volvo (+60.56% in sales), Renault (+41.59%) and MINI (+4.36%), but not so good for Subaru (-42.41%), Lexus (-36%) and Hyundai (-31.57%).
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P1 fly the way like rocket, heard all staff get 6 months bonus this year
Perodua too, looking at the data table above Perodua GC sales is skyrocketing.
Which maths tells you a mere 4% increase is “skyrocketing”? Another NST fake news report?
Gongxi2 Dr Li! Proton baru bright new dawn!
A GC thank you to Li Chunrong, Geely and China for saving our GO Proton. If not because of them, Proton won’t achieve this much sales.
And thank you Najib too for unshackling P1 from crony vendors of advisor which cleared the way for P1 / Geely combo in the first place.
For peak sack, why the hell is perodua so damn popular. Their cars for better or worse just is not that great.
When the people buy midrange to higher cars, it meant the economy is rising.
When the people are resorting to buying cheap cars, it meant the economy is going to crash soon.
Peak sack??????
Tata improve a lot, BAW decline so much
High time Ford,kia,hyundai in Malaysia get new distributors.
How can u make money with big overheads and downhill sales?
In overseas markets,those brands are selling in millions of units.Something is wrong with the distributorships.
Cannot rely on abang abang to run car companies. Surely got problem one
Abang abang run Perodua ok what. Ahkow run Mazda is dead, ahbeng run Toyota is dying, ahchong run Nissan is in the gutter. So what talkin macha?
We need more Mainland people to come and run our GLC car companies. Then you will see productivity unfold
I don’t see any problems with Mainland people running the show, they’d proven to be more useful than the local ones. I applaud their objectivity by retaining most of the staff when they took over companies instead of looking at skin colour like the local ones do so often. So yeah, no skin off my back.
Got tgkt?
All of them got tgkt for being local assemblers, Toyota & Tan Chong more than most since they were here longest.
Where’s Audi?
Mercedes when can have local assembly CLA?
BMW when can have local assembly 330i? Pity us we wait until neck longer than giraffe now…
Dear “Pisang & Jet Pejuang”,
Vehicle sales data in June 2019:-
1) Perodua 16000 units
2) Proton 7600 units
3) Honda 5300 units
4) Toyota 5200 units
5) Nissan 1500 units
It seems Proton already pulling Honda’s buyer with their X70. Instead of buying Civic Malaysian choose the same bracket price SUV.
Include corralling part of 6900 buyers canceled the booking for Perodua. Perodua SH fans always said Perodua hv 22000 units sales for every month.
By right Proton should be above Honda right now after other brands increase their prices.
Which brands and existing models that got price increase? But if follow your logic, shouldn’t Perodua sales increase as well instead of almost the same?
yup, south is the only direction from now on..
when the new facelifted Honda civic turbo is being launched, the sales will boom again. people are holding back their purchases to wait for the Honda civic. that’s a wise move.
Mimpi laa you…
PT, what the hell is H1? There’s no such thing as H1. Business term we use 1H.
To be fair, both abbreviations are used in media, but 1H is more common so I’ve changed it.
Nothing wrong with H1, most Int’l cooperates use it…have u ever heard 1Q, 2Q, 3Q, 4Q instead of Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, buat pandai…lol
Ryan, 1H means first half. H1 is half first, half one. Does it make sense? NO.
Q is different. Q must be put in front, Quarter 1, Quarter 2. What is 2Q? 2Q is 2 quarter. Which doesn’t make sense.
Don’t need to challenge me with your peanut mind, I write business articles while you are still drinking milk.
Go go go Perodua.. Myvi only can beat all proton model sales.. Hidup Bezza!
Myvi sales 7100 units per month only.
Predict vehicle sales data in July 2019:-
1) Perodua 18400 units
2) Proton 8700 units
3) Honda 7200 units
4) Toyota 5800 units
5) Nissan 2400 units
Congrats to Proton for selling 43,000 Musang Kings as compared to the other only selling 121,000 rambutans.
Dah kalah tu kalah lah. Tak payah nak tegangkan benang basah.
Talk to any man, woman and child on the streets and they will tell you 43k Musang King is far better than 121k rambutan fruits.
Adehati jadik Musang King lmao. jalanan kampung, Durian kampung weh. Delusion tul
Durian kampung still better tasting than plenty of rambutans. I don’t mind that.
Hong Leong Investment Bank analysts pointed out that Proton’s performance stands out, and it is the only car dealer who has recorded annual growth in June. The bank analysts believes that Proton’s sales momentum can be maintained under the impetus of new car models.
Do you know (Perodua) rambutan’s shell is soft and only one taste (boring)
43k Mustang Kings’ value already far more than 121k rambutans.
I like durians. I like P1 too. Matchmade in heaven.
Where’s Audi?
Audi sales are no longer reported to MAA.
Tahniah Proton. Thank u 0% GST^^
Happy to be 1of the 920.
Get ready for fanbois racing. In 3. 2. 1.
Vader Pisang:-
This is so shocking! Perodua last month sales is 22,900 and this month sales drop to 16,000 only. I dont know what is going on with Perodua but the clear thing is that Perodua cars are all game over. Not only that, Perodua SC and quality are also game over and that is why people lose trust and automatically sales drop. My advice for Perodua is to learn from game changing Proton because Proton are good at car business and always create game changing cars that Malaysian want.
June month was just a clean up at manufacturing and production level was at a minimum. Further, Biz run only for 2 weeks as of hari raya closure.
Honda: Belacan’s fav brand in Malaysia