Both marques of the UMW Group continue the strong performance for the year, with February registered improved automotive sales compared with February 2021. The Group overall delivered 23,853 units for the month, 10.1% higher than the 21,657 units sold in February 2021.
Toyota sales surged by 26.8% to 6,432 units compared with the 5,074 units registered a year ago, with Vios and Hilux continue to be the group’s best-selling models. The newly-launched Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid registered encouraging sales and contributed to the Toyota Corolla Cross model moving up to become the third best-selling model for the month. Recently Toyota added a new member to the family with the unveiling of the new Toyota Camry.
Meanwhile, Perodua registered sales of 17,421 units in February 2022, 5.1% higher than the 16,583 units registered in February 2021. Its top-selling models for the month were the recently facelifted Myvi, followed by the Axia and Bezza. Perodua targets to sell 247,800 units this year, a 30% increase over the 190,291 units sold in 2021.
President and Group CEO, Dato’ Ahmad Fuaad Kenali said, “We are pleased with the improved sales registered by both UMWT and Perodua in February 2022. Both companies will continue to ramp up production to deliver our cars to the customers.
The sales tax exemption and the introduction of all-new and facelift models are expected to drive sales in the first half of 2022. However, the Ministry of Finance has stated the sales tax exemption will end in June this year.
