Malaysia Vehicle Sales Surge 32% in June 2026
Malaysia's new vehicle market surged 32% year-on-year in June 2026 to 69,785 units, rebounding from a 12% decline in May, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). First-half 2026 sales rose 3% to 385,353 units, driven by a 4% increase in passenger vehicle sales, while commercial vehicle sales fell 11%. Domestic brand sales grew 9% to 256,304 units, led by Proton, while overseas brands declined 2%. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales soared 85% to 31,740 units, with Proton leading at 13,530 units, followed by BYD and Chery's iCaur. Perodua's sales dropped nearly 5% despite new model launches, while Proton's global sales jumped 38% to 100,346 units. Toyota's registrations fell 12%. The MAA raised its full-year forecast to 800,000 units, while GlobalData projects a 7% decline to 773,000 units.
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Malaysia Vehicle Sales Surge 32% in June 2026
Malaysia's new vehicle market surged 32% year-on-year in June 2026 to 69,785 units, rebounding from a 12% decline in May, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). First-half 2026 sales rose 3% to 385,353 units, driven by a 4% increase in passenger vehicle sales, while commercial vehicle sales fell 11%. Domestic brand sales grew 9% to 256,304 units, led by Proton, while overseas brands declined 2%. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales soared 85% to 31,740 units, with Proton leading at 13,530 units, followed by BYD and Chery's iCaur. Perodua's sales dropped nearly 5% despite new model launches, while Proton's global sales jumped 38% to 100,346 units. Toyota's registrations fell 12%. The MAA raised its full-year forecast to 800,000 units, while GlobalData projects a 7% decline to 773,000 units.