PETALING JAYA: The first quarter of 2019 ended with more record-setting numbers for Proton as registrations for March totalled 6,145 units representing a market share of 11%, an improvement of 2.6% compared to the same month in 2018.
March saw positive growth for the automotive industry as the estimated Total Industry Volume (TIV) grew by 11.8% year on year.
Proton, however, outpaced the market again with a 46.1% increase in registrations, equivalent to a growth rate nearly four times higher than the industry as a whole.
For the first three months of 2019, the cumulative figure is 43.5% or more than six times the TIV number of 6.7%.
The overall results position Proton ahead of all rival brands for the month and first quarter of 2019.
“The numbers posted by Proton in 2019 is the direct result of hard work put in at every level of Proton.
"These achievements are possible due to the growth in the number of 3S/4S outlets, an increase in product quality, refocusing on customer service and improvements in many other areas.
"With the forthcoming launch of our updated models later this year, Proton is confident its investment in the business will continue to benefit sales growth,” said Proton CEO Dr Li Chun rong.
