Malaysia October 2025: Proton Saga repeats at #2

A long awaited facelifted Proton Saga is about to hit the Malaysian market.

80,490 new light vehicles found a buyer in Malaysia in November, a solid 7.3% year-on-year increase. The year-to-date tally stands at 689,766. Homegrown behemoth Perodua (+1.1%) only edges up but manages a share superior to its YTD level at 42.4% vs. 41.9%. Proton (+22.2%) impresses at #2 with 18.6% of its home market, distancing Toyota (+2.1%) and Honda (+6.1%) both trailing the market. BYD (+229.2%) surges ahead to break into the Malaysian Top 5 for the first time at #5. Chery (+137.3%) is also in outstanding shape whereas the entire remainder of the Top 10 drops by double-digits, with Jaecoo (-41.4%) and Mercedes (-27.4%) the hardest hit. Below, Haval (+322.9%) and Tesla (+20.8%) stand out just as iCar cracks the Top 20 for the first time at #19.

Over in the models charts, the Perodua Bezza (+2.2%) remains in its traditional first place with a dominant 12.4% share vs. 11.9% YTD. Just below, the Proton Saga (+37.5%) surges again to repeat at an excellent 2nd position with 9.7% share, thanks to promotions on the outgoing generation. The Perodua Axia (-7.8%), Myvi (+0.2%) and Alza (+17.3%) camp on their September rankings from #3 to #5. Excellent showings also by the Proton X50 (+32.3%) and Toyota Hilux (+21.3%).

Previous month: Malaysia September 2025: Proton Saga up to #2

One year ago: Malaysia October 2024: Perodua Bezza back to #1, Jaecoo J7 up to #11

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