Proton sold 14,033 units in February 2023; Persona B-class sedan segment, X50 SUV continues to lead the segment

Proton has continued its sales momentum this year by selling 52% more vehicles in February 2023 compared to the previous month, representing a 162% increase compared to the same month last year, the international automaker said. announced.

Sales reached 14,033 units, including both domestic and export sales last month, up 20.1% from January sales. The automaker’s sales performance in the first two months of the year jumped 88% to 25,714 units.

With this month’s sales results, Proton has estimated its market share for February at 22.7%, representing an increase of 7.3% compared to the same month last year, thus continuing to be the best-selling brand. second in the country.

Malaysia’s overall auto sales rose for a second straight month with an estimated total industry volume (TIV) of 62,300 units, which Proton attributed to companies working to fulfill pre-orders. Sales tax exemption deadline March 31.

The personality Proton continues to be the best-selling model in Proton’s B-segment, with 2,313 units sold in February and thereby surpassing the 2,000-unit mark for 3 consecutive months, after the previous feat of selling more than 2,000 units. every month for 5 consecutive months from June to October 2020, according to Proton.

Proton also holds the market leader position in the B-SUV segment through X50continues to be the most popular SUV model in the overall Malaysian market with 3,247 units sold in February 2023. The X50 is also up 11% this year, during the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2022.

In addition, the remaining king of its domain is Exoraled the C-segment MPV segment with 336 units sold last month and a total of 668 units sold for 2023 so far, up 216 percent year-on-year.

Maintaining its position as Proton’s best-selling model is storyachieved 6,345 units sold in February and reached 11,333 units sold year-to-date, at the same time holding the second best-selling position in the Assedan segment.

The brand’s first SUV, the Beads X70 Proton said it has matched its sales performance in the first two months of the year, with 981 units sold in February for a total of 1,914 units for the year to date. Meanwhile, it Hatchback B-segment, Iriz achieved its highest sales performance since August 2022 with 811 units sold last month, posting a 156% increase in the first two months of the year compared to 2022.

“Over the next few months, Proton will also make a number of announcements to shape the company’s direction for 2023 and beyond. It will be a busy year as we establish our presence in new segments, enter the new energy vehicle market and build on electric vehicle credentials as sales of the No. smart starts,” said Proton Deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah.