In the local A-segment market, the three standout models are the Perodua Axia and Bezza as well as the Proton Saga. Last month saw a fierce battle between the two models on the sales charts, with the Bezza registering 7,980 registrations compared to the Saga’s 7,838, while the Axia topped the charts with 7,675.
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In terms of year-to-date (YTD) figures, the Bezza has sold 55,080 units in the first seven months of this year, nearly 9% higher than the second-placed Axia with 50,597 units, while the Saga is now third with 41,873 units.
The Bezza is Perodua’s best-selling car in 2023and based on sales performance so far, this feat looks set to be repeated this year as the model’s total sales through May were 55,080 units, outpacing both the Axia and Myvi (41,466 units).
Of the three models mentioned, the Axia is the newest because it launched in February last year. Both Bezza And Long story launched in 2016, with the first receiving Upgraded in 2020It was mentioned last July that a Next generation Bezza will only be launched in two to three years, which means the current model will be at least ten years old.
For the Saga, Proton’s most popular model has been Upgraded in early 2019 saw the switch to a four-speed automatic transmission from Hyundai although it was later replaced by Unit of origin from Aisin in June last year. The next Saga is said to be developed at Proton’s new R&D centre in Hangzhou, China, which is due to open in April 2024,
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