At a glance
- Company
- UMW Group
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur
Key figures
- UMW Group July 2023 sales
- 36,780 units
- Year-over-year change in UMW Group July sales
- 47%
- UMWT July 2023 sales
- 8,349 units
- Perodua July 2023 sales
- 28,431 units
- UMWT year-to-date sales through July 2023
- 57,008 units
- Perodua 2023 sales expectation
- 314,000 units
People
- Dato’ Sri Ahmad Fuaad KenaliUMW Holdings Berhad President and Group CEO
Products and programs
- UMW Toyota Motor registered 8,349 units in July 2023. - Perodua registered 28,431 units in July 2023.
KUALA LUMPUR, August 27, 2023 -- The UMW Group’s automotive sales surged to 36,780 units in July 2023, 47% higher than the 24,983 units registered in July 2022, as both UMW Toyota Motor (“UMWT”) and UMW’s associate company, Perodua continue to deliver their cars amidst encouraging outstanding bookings.
UMWT registered 8,349 units in July 2023, 26% higher compared with the 6,637 units delivered in July 2022. The top selling models for the month were the Toyota Vios, Hilux and Corolla Cross. Year-to-date July 2023, UMWT registered 57,008 units, representing an 8% growth compared with the 52,548 units delivered in the corresponding period of 2022. To further strengthen its order book, UMWT is offering special promotions as well as the Toyota EZ Beli financing option for the purchase of selected Toyota models.
Perodua’s sales surged to 28,431 units in July 2023, an improvement of 55% compared with the 18,346 units delivered in July 2022. The strong sales in July was mainly attributed to the increase in production supported by the improving supply chain. Year-to-date July 2023, Perodua registered 173,121 units, 19% higher than the 145,689 units delivered in the same period of 2022. Moving forward, Perodua is expected to continue to fulfil its outstanding bookings as it expects to sell 314,000 units in 2023.
UMW Holdings Berhad President and Group CEO, Dato’ Sri Ahmad Fuaad Kenali said, “We are pleased with the strong sales registered by both UMWT and Perodua in July 2023, as demand remains healthy. Year-to-date, both companies have continued to register higher sales compared with the same period of 2022. Moving forward, the Group will continue to introduce competitive and exciting new models to meet its customers’ requirements. We would like to extend our appreciation to our customers for their continuous support of our products and services.”
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In brief
UMW Group reported automotive sales of 36,780 vehicles in July 2023, up 47% from the same month a year earlier. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) registered 8,349 units, a 26% increase, while associate company Perodua recorded 28,431 units, up 55%. The company attributed Perodua’s higher monthly sales mainly to increased production and an improving supply chain. Through July, UMWT had registered 57,008 units and Perodua 173,121, both above their totals for the corresponding period in 2022. Perodua expects to sell 314,000 units in 2023 as it works through outstanding bookings. UMW Holdings Berhad President and Group CEO Dato’ Sri Ahmad Fuaad Kenali said demand remained healthy and the group would continue introducing models to meet customer requirements.
Key takeaways
- UMW Group reported 36,780 vehicle sales in July 2023, 47% above July 2022.
- UMWT registered 8,349 vehicles; Perodua recorded 28,431.
- Perodua linked its stronger monthly sales mainly to increased production and an improving supply chain.
- Perodua expects to sell 314,000 units in 2023.
