- UMW Toyota Motor registered 10,931 units in October 2023, its highest monthly sales in the last 5 years.. - Perodua registered 33,836 units in October 2023, its highest-ever monthly sales.
KUALA LUMPUR, November 20, 2023 -- The UMW Group’s strong automotive sales momentum continued in October 2023 with the registration of a record 44,767 vehicles as both UMW Toyota Motor (“UMWT”) and UMW’s associate company, Perodua continue to deliver their outstanding orders. Accordingly, year-to-date October 2023, the Group’s automotive sales increased by 17% to 354,505 units from the 302,356 units registered in the same period of 2022.
UMWT registered 10,931 units in October 2023, its highest monthly sales in the last 5 years. It was also 18% higher than the 9,281 units registered in October 2022. Year-to-date October 2023, UMWT registered 87,442 units, recording a 9% growth compared with the 80,153 units registered in the corresponding period of 2022. To refresh its model line-up, UMWT launched the all-new Toyota Vellfire and Toyota Alphard on 23 October 2023, priced from RM438,000 and RM538,000, respectively. These models have set a new benchmark for advanced features, offering efficient and luxurious transportation solutions for individuals who appreciate sophistication, refined design and cutting-edge technology.
At a glance
- Company
- UMW Group
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur
Key figures
- October 2023 group vehicle registrations
- 44,767 vehicles
- October year-over-year increase
- 27%
- Group registrations year-to-date October 2023
- 354,505 units
- Year-to-date group increase
- 17%
- UMW Toyota Motor October registrations
- 10,931 units
- Perodua October registrations
- 33,836 units
People
- Megat Shahrul AzmirOfficer-in-Charge, UMW Holdings Berhad
Products and programs
Perodua registered 33,836 units in October 2023, its highest-ever monthly sales, as it continues to ramp up production supported by the improving supply chain. It was also 31% higher compared with the 25,849 units delivered in October 2022. Year-to-date October 2023, Perodua’s sales surged to 267,063 units, 20% higher than the 222,203 units delivered in the same period of 2022. For the first ten months of 2023, Perodua’s top selling models were the Bezza, followed by the Axia and Myvi.
UMW Holdings Berhad’s Officer-in-Charge, Megat Shahrul Azmir said, “We are pleased with the record sales registered by both UMWT and Perodua in October 2023. Year-to-date, both companies have continued to register higher sales compared with the same period of 2022. We are confident that both companies will achieve their sales targets for 2023 based on the outstanding bookings as well as the sustained demand for new vehicles. The introduction of new and facelifted models is also expected to drive sales. We would like to thank our customers for their continued support of our products and services.”
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In brief
UMW Group says it registered 44,767 vehicles in October 2023, 27% more than in October 2022. UMW Toyota Motor recorded 10,931 units, its highest monthly sales in five years, while associate company Perodua registered 33,836 units, its highest monthly total to date. Through October, the group registered 354,505 vehicles, up 17% from the corresponding period in 2022. UMW Toyota Motor’s year-to-date sales reached 87,442 units, and Perodua’s reached 267,063. UMW Toyota Motor introduced the Toyota Vellfire and Toyota Alphard on 23 October, with prices starting at RM438,000 and RM538,000, respectively. UMW Holdings Berhad Officer-in-Charge Megat Shahrul Azmir said the companies expect to meet their 2023 sales targets, citing bookings and demand for new vehicles.
Key takeaways
- UMW Group registered 44,767 vehicles in October, 27% more than a year earlier.
- UMW Toyota Motor recorded 10,931 units, its highest monthly sales in five years.
- Perodua registered 33,836 units, its highest-ever monthly sales.
- The group’s year-to-date registrations through October rose 17% to 354,505 vehicles.
- UMW Toyota Motor launched the Toyota Vellfire and Toyota Alphard on 23 October.
