KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- National carmakers are expected to sustain their sales momentum into 2026, supported by Perodua’s strong position in the entry-level and affordable segments and Proton’s robust sales growth, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.
Business : National Carmakers To Sustain 2026 Sales Momentum - HLIB Research
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- In a note, HLIB said it has maintained its total industry volume (TIV) forecast at 800,000 units for 2026, driven by the strong performance of national original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
- HLIB said TIV grew by 4.1 per cent y-o-y to 604,700 units in the first nine months of 2026 (9M 2026), driven by robust sales growth from Proton (39.2 per cent), Jetour (592.7 per cent) and Mazda (40.8 per cent).
- Perodua recorded sales of 247,400 units in the 9M 2026, down by three per cent y-o-y, but maintained its position as the market leader with a 40.9 per cent share.
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