Proton has announced its sales performance numbers for January 2020, reporting that it sold a total of 8,506 units in the first month of the year. While this is 2,611 units – -or 23.49% – less than the 11,117 units it managed in December 2019, the January numbers represent a 20.2% increase over the same month last year, and is the most successful January for the brand in four years.
Overall market share was another positive – the company, which sold 100,821 units in 2019 and continues to hold on to its second position in the standings, said its slice of the pie has increased by 4.9% to 19.5% compared to the same period last year.
In terms of model-specific performances, the Saga continues to lead the line for the automaker, with 3,871 units sold last month. Elsewhere, a total of 1,367 units of the X70 were delivered, and the Persona had a good month, the 2,109 units sold representing an 84% increase over that managed in the corresponding period last year. As for the Iriz, 785 units (+465%) found their way to new customers in January.
“This is a great start to the year on the back of our performance in 2019. January is always a tough month but we still managed to have our best showing in four years,” said Proton CEO Li Chunrong.
“Clearly our customers see the value in our much improved product line. This is especially for the Saga, Persona, Iriz and Exora which were all launched last year. We believe that our strong emphasis on technology, safety and quality is what is driving sales. However, we will not rest on our laurels and will continue to push the envelope on raising standards both in quality and service”, he added.
Last month, Li said the company was aiming to sell at least 132,000 units in 2020, upping its sales volume by 32%. It is also looking at having five of its vehicles as class leaders this year.
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Saga is selling well now because Hyundai gearbox gives no problems at all unlike before
Nasib baik Orang Korea tolong kami!!
X70 that also uses dct gearbox, there will be no problems too. Because according from the article, proton uses the more efficient dct gearbox that made from geely cooperate with volvo to ensure that customers could able to enjoy driving x70 for longer ride. This could also meet Volvo Standards. Especially for rivals like mazda, toyota & hyundai also uses reliable gearbox depending which industry coming from like toyota cvt, mazda skyactiv drive, hyundai dct which will last longer for the customers to drive too. Unlike for honda, even also uses dct/cvt gearbox but manufacture from different industry, some complains about dct gearbox for honda. And they have to pay extra cost by replacing honda dct gearbox. Though, this will not make honda dct gearbox will not last longer.
How do you know their DCT will not cause issues? It’s still too early to tell. Even the current 6AT in the CBU unit needs some fixing up due to jerking issues so owners need to waste time bringing their units to SC plus the warranty on the 6AT gearbox isn’t 5 years but 3.
On a side note the CBU units are being sought after by customers which drives up sales as the common thinking is CBU quality > CKD.
hear hear. so geely worshipers, after 3 years we talk.
Volvo standads? Better not! Volvo standard is 180km/h max.
Oh my iriz 785 only? Iriz gonna discontinue like that. Even bad selling alza also still manage above thousand a month.
Iriz is selling quite well in areas where people use a car to drive. For traffic jams p2 is the better car.
Alza? Is that ancient dinosaur still on sale? Why is Perodua still endanger 7 lives until today. To rake in more profits for their Jap bosses?
Perodua salesman alert with made up numbers. Hahahaha
Ohh maiii. Sales drop from 11k dec to 8k jan. Looks not good.
Axxx on Jan 22, 2020 at 6:01 pm
Due to the Chinese New Year holiday period, Malaysian vehicle sales data, January 2020 by brand will be:-
1. Perodua 14700 units
2. Proton 8900 unis
3. Toyota 6400 units
4. Honda 5800 units
5. Nissan 1700 units
Not as good as predicted.
Bezza sales alone 6k sales. oh maii
Ok ok, plus another registration 2000 units, final 16, 700 units.
Remember hyundai 4at getz, atoz lastime owes got problem? Now we just wait saga in 2 years time will have the same issue.
The Kia picanto uses same gear box as new saga.
Just over warranty,the gear box kaput…my niece was furious.Naza quoted rm 20,000 for original gear box replacement.May THE FORCE BE WITH YOU.
why p1 just cant shut up like p2? naik sikit dah bising. under drb bising2, under geely also bising2.
Got they syiok sendiri. Not proton do work, its geely do work. Proton makan gaji buta only n wait for kena buang by geely. We shud thanks geely mr li chunrong for this achievement, and not thanks lazy proton. Without geely proton already kolos shop.
Plus sales is drop compare to december. 11,117 down to 8,506.
Let see in February.
Thank u mr li chungrong. Appreciate ur help.
Both Geely n P1 jaguh kampung.. Thats why they make noixe.
users DK and newme mentioned something about this before. P2 just rilek je.
Ya, Perodua shame to announce because of drop 4000 units compare to last month.
nope. Perodua rilek je. theres nothing to be afraid of. P2 welcomes a healthy competition.
Even if drop but still far ahead of p1. Muahahaha. Cermin diri tu.
6,000 units behind, not too far apart.
Proton salesman alert with made up numbers.hahahah
Remember how Proton put up a banner celebrating their number 1 position that lasted only 3 months during Fukushima meltdown? And yes, they make a lot of noises.
All I see are P2 salesmen coming here making noise all the time. Indeed empty vessels make the most noise and the loudest are coming from P2.
same goes to u..
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P2 fanboy dulu jerit P2 sales 4X P1 tapi sekarang dah jatuh sampai 2X saja. Malu siot! Lepas tu complain kenapa P1 sekarang yg jerit. Dah sangat jelas kemaluan terbesar P2 adalah dulu menjerit sperti dah menang tapi sekarang complain.
Abg Raja, P1 Jerit comes from Media,
The ‘Jerit’ is targeted to Japanese H&T.
Unassuming and Silently Working,
not actually to P2,
P1’s 10 Years Transition Plans already underway from building basic cars in the budget category to a more Refined Car in the higher Segment.
DrLCR LY said “Perodua is not even our competitor (anymore). Why?
Because of different Product Position.
The 2019 Facelifted Saga is just a Preview Before the new Arrival – Dynamic/Refinement Focus in the Generation of Sedans/Suvs with New Platform, Safety & Technology
Proton can sell 26,000 cars over RM100k. How many cars over RM100k did Perodua ever sold?
FistBump Bro.HB! Totally Agreed!
Plus Bigger Profits ($100k-$130k)
Weldan da Special One. CEO Li Chunrong…
Habislah proton!
Ya, habislah jual until 6 months waiting list.
Proton will go from bad to worst. Thats for sure.
Tahniah! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Double celek bro!
Ini bukti P1 tak tumpang glamer geely HAHAH!!
11k last month jatuh 8506? Still so far behind p2. Not even near. Hahahahahaha!
Habislah proton!
6,000 units behind, not too far apart.
Ya habislah stok proton! Wanted to buy for CNY but cannot find a Saga anywhere. Even when I offered to buy the test driven car also they refuse to sell. How lah proton want to do sales when habis stok everywhere. Habislah proton!
Soon we will see lesser sales of the X70 because now X70 is going to use Dual Clutch.
Everybody in the car industry know, once a car uses Dual Clutch, you will see sales going down down down and down.
Nonsense. Look at thousands owners who drove honda, already give up because too many gearbox problems. And complaining about quality and aftersales services. That’s why no one returns to buy honda in which honda has lost their sales to p1 and other brands.
Thank you Proton! Now business will be great again.
Now booking X70 can choose either CBU or CKD units, I think most potential buyers will choose CKD units.
Obviously the Proton Saga has no competitor.
the sales figure is less than both Perodua Axia and Perodua Bezza.
Yet, Proton Saga still ‘top’ shock sendiri claim.
“…..that he is to focus on the finer aspects of vehicle development so it can make the transition from building “basic cars” to “high-end cars,” something that is part of the 10-year plan that has been envisioned for the brand
“Perodua is not even our competitor (anymore). Why?
Because of different product position.
Our Saga is much better than their Bezza.
With our new product position,
our competitors are Honda and Toyota”
Bezza tried to challenge Saga but failed miserably. Kudos to the humble little pocket rocket Saga.
Could you elaborate more on the ‘miserable’ part? as far as I checked the Jan 2020 registration, combined Saga & Persona still cannot overtake Bezza sales volume alone.
Pls elaborate. 5 marks
I think there are mainly two things why people buy Axia & Bezza:
1. Because of the claimed F/C. Afterwards they don’t really bother whether the car performed as how the F/C claims because their owners are facing other flaws. After they bought only they realized it.
2. Because it’s easier to find accessories and modify (touch-up) the car. But then Bezza owners realize how ridiculous the car look like if the put wide rims on the car. Axia looks better. I should buy Axia, but it has small boot. oh the dilemma.
Now, this are not strong reasons why Saga is the better buy.. but Saga accessories can also be easy to find, the body is shaped to fit wide rims (slrrp!), it has booty & the F/C performs quite well.
Buttheart feeling when heard Saga is top A segment sedan in January 2020. Hahahaha…
Wew P1 ke arah kuasa dunia top brand car in the world soon.. tahniah
Iriz need increase 13mm in width, reduce 39mm in height, reduce 63kg in weight, increase 62 litres in boot space, pre-installed LED Reflector, and achieved 5L/100km fuel consumption in NEDC will defeat Myvi.
To Proton management: if you are reading this. Finally you got your proton website updated with more user friendly GUI. Now I can search for models available online. 2 years back or a year ago, in fact multiple times I gave up on your website because I couldn’t get more info on your X70 and other model. Visited Proton Regal Motor 4S in section13 PJ today in the morning 9am, (servicing my Honda few blocks away) was impress with X70 in the show room & asked for a test drive and ask a lady at the counter. Her attitude on how she serve me is making Proton a very bad reputation. I walk away. If she works for me I would have fired her immediately. I’m surprise you have bozos like her working in the front line. If there is no sales representative in the show room just tell me. Instead she shouted to a guy having his breakfast in the show room (I suppose he is the sales man) Abang Iman and that fella just want to eat his breakfast. Keep this up and you will loose 1 customer for X70.
every business got people like that. they should pay frontliners better or make incentives to keep them happy and satisfied so that they can treat customers better and attract sales. but of course, later the guys at the back office/on the floor/engineering etc will bising why their pay higher especially since they are so-called less qualified LOL
Hopefully Proton say they will replace timing belt for FREE for life when reaching the replacement mileage for saga blm to 2019, persona, iriz, preve, exora…sure sales will boom.
Hopefully Perodua say they will replace engine oil for FREE for life when reaching the replacement mileage for Bezza, Alza, Myvi, Axia…sure sales will boom.
Why not add in all other wear and tear items while we’re at it. Heck, let’s throw in free petrol for life. Oh, and a gold plated tongkat.
Well done Proton. Proton is the true definition of innovation.