Proton's market share in February hit a record high in 77 months

In February 2020, Proton's production and sales both exceeded 10,000, and sales increased by more than 80% year-on-year. The market share was 23.8%, the highest level since 2013, an increase of 10.3% year-on-year in February 2019.

In terms of specific models, the Proton Persona regained its leading position in the B-segment, with sales of 2,653 vehicles in February. The Proton X70 (Boyue) model sold 1973 in February, becoming the most popular SUV model in Malaysia for the second consecutive month. According to Proton's official statement, customers who ordered in advance have begun to receive 2020 Proton X70. So far, more than 7,000 orders have been received, proving that Malaysia’s demand for smart SUVs is still strong.

In addition, Proton's Exora MPV models continue to dominate the C-class MPV market. The Saga and Iriz models also performed well. Among them, the Saga sold 3934 units in February, and the Iriz model climbed to second place in the B-segment hatchback category.

Proton said, “Proton’s sales performance in February was strong, although total industry sales (TIV) declined compared to January. Our market share has now reached the 77-month mark due to maintaining sales growth. The highest point." In addition, Proton CEO Li Chunrong also said, "The reservations for the Proton X70 (proton x70 price list) in 2020 are also very strong, so we are confident in the rest of the year."

It is learned from Geely Holding Group that Proton Automobile's sales in the first quarter of 2020 reached 21,800 vehicles, an increase of 20.4% year-on-year; the market share was 21.1%, an increase of 8.4% year-on-year.

Specifically, in the first quarter, various Proton malaysia models performed well. Among them, Proton X70 became the quarterly champion of SUV in Malaysia; Saga increased by 36% year-on-year to 8,824 units; Exora increased by 17% year-on-year to 1091 units; Iriz increased by 602% year-on-year.

Proton Motors stated that in March, affected by the epidemic, Malaysia began to implement a movement control order, resulting in a decline in Proton's sales. However, as the epidemic improves, it is believed that Proton's sales will rebound.

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