After a buoyant March, new car sales took a slight dip in April, with 57,912 units delivered during the month, which was a 9.34% drop from the 63,978 units originally reported in March. That percentage actually increases to 10.71% if you factor in updated March numbers reported by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), with BMW and MINI numbers for the month added in, but whatever the case, it’s still a drop.
The association attributed the decrease in April to a number of factors, including the enforcement of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang, Kelantan and Sarawak as well as a shortage of computer chips, which had impacted sales of some makes. Let’s take a quick look at how some brands performed.
Market leader Perodua saw its sales dip to 20,399 units from the 24,431 units it managed in March, which was a 16.5% decrease. Second-placed Proton also sold fewer cars in April than it did in March, but the drop was marginal – the national automaker sold 14,673 units in April, which was 97 units – or 0.66% – less than the 14,770 units it did the month before that.
Toyota managed to increase its hold of third spot with a strong performance in April, its 9,136 units for the month a 1,000 unit (+12.3%) improvement over the 8,136 units it did in March. Honda slipped back somewhat last month, its 5,389 units a drop of 3,536 units (or 39.6%) from the 8,925 vehicles sold in March.
Mitsubishi (+10.9%) is now a strong fifth overall, ahead of Mazda (+31.6%) and Nissan (+24.9%), which continue to duke it out for sixth place. Another brand that had a good month was Subaru, which saw its sales climb by nearly 160%. Meanwhile, brands that had a softer April included Isuzu (-39.1%) and Ford (-15.7%).
In the premium segment, Volvo (+30%) and Lexus (+50%) continued to show growth in April, and Porsche had a 169.4% increase in sales that month. BMW Group Malaysia – which has switched to quarterly reporting – released its Q1 numbers, and revealed that 1,931 BMWs and 214 MINIs were sold during the period, with sales in March amounting to 853 units for BMW and 125 units for MINI.
There’s still no sign of any numbers from Mercedes-Benz, which had indicated to the MAA earlier this year that it would resume sharing its sales data.
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Tengkiu pemimpin Geely bijak, proton takgagal.
Data proved that Perodua is still preferred by Malaysian. It has better quality and more reliable
Data proved that rambutans will always outsell durians. Don’t need a PHD in agriculture to tell you that, but any Malaysian will tell you durian is still the more sought after compared to rambutans.
P2 normally does 20-27k a month but this 2021 recent results shown no improvement on that figures, clearly meant that new Ativa hasn’t been hot selling at all. Now we understand why all of a sudden P2 had to refresh Aruz and Alza or else their sales would drop like flies.
P2 has much higher RV compare to P1.. Jepun engine still better. Support P2 , pay less to get better than P1 built quality.
Renyek Value much higher. Trus jadik tin milo.
biar cerdik sikit baca data. dua² gagal tapi momentarily
No read properly. Perodua got reduced 16.5% meaning only B+ while Proton got a slight 0.66% lower meaning still A+ results. Perodua gagal, while Proton still A+.
Majority asyik2 complain sapot geely nanti sapot kominis. asalkan protek Proton still A+.
Proton sales data proves otherwise. Plis back up with some facts
BMW kolos shop. from 853 to Zero..
But BMW Q1 sales is 1931. BMW Q2 sales results will release few months later, so BMW won’t release month-to-month sales results
Honda dropped 40%.
Out of top4
Hyundai below 100 units.
Kia zer0
Since the raise of Perodua Ativa, Aruz and Proton X50, easily combined 10k sales per month.
There is visibly less face-lift Honda City and Toyota Vios on the road.
Saw more Vios facelift on the street
It was reported that banks are only giving loan moratoriums for retrenched people.Those who have hefty pay cuts and clinging on to their jobs on a month to month basis do not enjoy this facility.
The point to note is compulsive, loan happy buying behavior has to take a backseat.
I know of a friend who is in a serious delimma as he just took delivery of a X70 while his boss is considering mass layoffs.Mind you,the banks also need to breathe.If blanket moratoriums are given,they also can suffocate.
So,dont commit to hefty HP loans if you cant see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Save for a rainy day.. Something less & less people seem to practise nowadays.
Agree that people shouldn’t buy big cars because of the huge price tags and also because they’re very polluting too…
Disagree that banks need to breathe. Actually banks suffocate in their own profit, they never need to breathe cause they’re always making profit, regardless of economic conditions.
Govt donot own the banks, hence Govt cannot suka2 decide giving loan moratoriums.
A few common ppl go bankrap, is better than the Banks go bankrap. Kudos to kjaan perihatin. Think about it.
mercedes has stopped reporting sales number to maa. may i know why?
Because you and your friend cannot buy it.
i have one glc300 coupe amg actually.
Easy to talk. prove it
Perodua are falling while Proton is rising.
The best car manufacturer ever. PERODUA
Performance drop 16.5%
I’m not picking sides but “manufacturer”? Really?? I assume “Assembler” is more fitting. Not that it’s a bad thing coz most are doing it now.
The best car manufacturer ever is BERUK DUA – PTUI, Their salesperson like to insult and scold carbuyers looking for manual variant, no wonder Malaysians can’t even drive like human and our driving standard is the most p*ria in the world, even entry level Myvi G MT which is only manual variant available for new Myvi will be sent to chopping board.
Also, even entry level Bizza 1.0G MT also discontinued as well.
Syukurla gomen berjaya menentang kovid… Ekonomi kembali kuat, MITI pemangkin negara, pak2 lebai pembela rakyat ..Industri kereta terus maju, syarikat air carlsberg boleh beroperasi. ayuh kjaan prihatin!
Kiasu Merc does not want to report the sales figure!
YTD Mercedes are not selling anything? Wow. Its close to mid of the year. Volvo sold 300 just from last month alone.
BMW Mini sold 0 cars in April?
This is because BMW Malaysia is reporting its numbers on a quarterly basis, which means April’s total will be lumped in the Q2 report, due in June.
Do not be worrisome, guys. Gloomy days will soon be over. Once MCO is over, ppl will be out, go ronda-ronda and will buy new cars…Win-win.
My boss oredi set his target for a new Lexus. His son last year bought a GT86 after lockdown.
Enjoy Motoring and keep safe, y’all.
Itu orang kaya, not marhaen.
Copy paste: “Remember Paultan ACE 2021? RM80Mil worth of cars sold”
Strong performance of MAM trucks…
Well done Toyota
What’s wrong with H? I thought they said the new city can overtake camry no?