Proton produces its 5 millionth car since 1983, the X90 – more than 2 million Sagas, 217,000 X-series SUVs sold
Proton claims to have reached a major milestone – the national carmaker has built its 5 millionth car, 41 years since its founding. Landmark car, one Flagship X90was revealed on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, which was officially celebrated on May 31.
Of those five million units, more than two million of which are Saga’s, consolidating its position as Malaysia’s best-selling car model ever. Meanwhile, Proton has sold more than 217,000 of its X-series SUVs since X70 was launched in 2018marking a successful cooperation with Geely.
This cooperation has resulted in four jointly developed car models, a comprehensively upgraded domestic car line, quality improvements, investment in after-sales and spare parts management, and the establishment of a dealership network. Malaysia’s largest 3S and 4S store. All of this has contributed to five consecutive years of sales growth and a corresponding increase in production, Proton said in a statement.
“Proton was tasked with mobilizing Malaysians and establishing the local automotive ecosystem when it was founded in 1983 and today, we continue to play a key role,” said CEO Li Chunrong. importance in the national economy”. “More than 100,000 people make their living through activities associated with Proton and each of them plays a role in driving the company towards this landmark achievement of 5 million units.”
He continued: “The five millionth vehicle produced by Proton is the Proton X90 Flagship, a symbol of how far the company has come since the start of its partnership with Geely. Just last week, we confirms eMas as the brand for future Proton EV products and today as we set another important milestone, the future is ripe with many opportunities for Proton to continue providing sustainable mobility to Malaysians and our export markets.”
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