KUALA LUMPUR: The UMW Group’s automotive sales surged 47% in July to 36,780 units compared with 24,983 units registered in July 2022.
UMW Toyota Motor (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 (YTD) July 2023, UMWT registered 57,008 units, representing an 8% growth compared with the 52,548 units delivered in the corresponding period of 2022.
Meanwhile, UMW’s associate company, 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.
YTD, 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 Bhd president and group CEO Datuk Seri Ahmad Fuaad Kenali said both companies have continued to register higher sales so far this year 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.”
