Perodua's May 2021 sales is up 82%, boosts UMW's performance to 25,568 units

Perodua ended May 2021 with 17,973 cars, considerably higher than the 7,886 units the company managed a year ago.

That said, the 17,973 units sold in May is lower than April, which saw 20,399 units sold, mainly due to the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage.

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For the first five months of 2021, Perodua delivered a total of 96,281 vehicles, 82% higher than the 52,920 units registered in the same period last year.

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Together with UMW Toyota (UMWT), UMW Holdings' automotive division recorded a total of 25,568 units in May. Toyota sold 7,595 units in May 2021, with the Toyota Vios, Toyota Yaris, and Toyota Hilux being UMWT’s best-selling models.

UMW Holdings Berhad’s President and Group CEO, Dato’ Ahmad Fuaad Kenali said, “Demand for UMWT and Perodua vehicles remains strong, with both marques continuing to register healthy sales.  However, the semiconductor chips shortage has impacted Perodua’s production and it is exploring various means to overcome this problem.  Both UMWT and Perodua have a healthy level of outstanding bookings that can be fulfilled once the chips problem is resolved.”

Dato’ Fuaad further added, “UMW expects the automotive sales momentum will continue despite the extended MCO 3.0 especially with the extension of the sales tax exemption to 31 December 2021.  We are appreciative of the Government’s various measures to support the automotive sector which will hasten the recovery.  We wish to also express our appreciation and thank you to our customers for their continuing support of our products and services despite the challenges.”