Malaysia February 2016: Discover the Top 80 models (BSCB Exclusive)

The Honda HR-V is by far the best-selling non-Malaysian model in February. 

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The Malaysian new car market is hit hard by the Lunar new year period falling earlier than last year with sales down a harsh 25% to just 37.876 units, pulling the year-to-date total down 18% to 82.467. Perodua follows the market at -25% and holds onto an extremely strong 37% market share, while Proton falls faster a -28% to a weak 15.7% share. Honda (-7%) resists at 14.8% share, almost double its follower Toyota (-42%) with Nissan and Mazda (-21%) both improving their presence slightly. Isuzu (+1%), Volkswagen (+7%), BMW (+19%) and Mercedes (+33%) go against the grain, all posting positive results. Model-wise, it’s a podium 100% Perodua this month with the Axia at 17.1% share – more than any other brand, the Myvi at 10.1% and the Alza at 9.8% all distancing the Proton Saga (9.5%). The Honda HR-V hits its best ever share at 6.6%, above the Honda City and Nissan Almera. The VW Polo (#17)  and Mercedes GLE (#49) also make themselves noticed.

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One year ago: Malaysia February 2015: Honda leads foreign carmakers again

Full February 2016 Top 45 All-brands and Top 80 models below.