KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Group’s automotive gross sales rose 48% over the previous month to 35.246 models in March 2022, underpinned by increased gross sales in each UMW Toyota Motor and affiliate firm Perodua.
In a press release, the group mentioned UMW Toyota’s gross sales climbed 32% month-on-month (mother) to eight,487 models in March whereas Perodua’s gross sales jumped 54% since February to 26,759 models.
“Each firms are on observe to realize their gross sales goal for the 12 months, and are ramping-up manufacturing primarily based on the out there capability to expedite the supply of autos to our prospects.
“Moreover, each firms plan to introduce a number of all-new and facelift fashions this 12 months to drive gross sales and obtain their targets,” mentioned UWM Holdings Bhd president and group CEO Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali.
Based on Ahmad Fuaad, the highest promoting Toyota fashions within the first quarter of the 12 months have been the Hilux, Vios, Corolla Cross and Yaris.
The corporate additionally made efforts to strengthen its model in Malaysia by launching Season 5 of the Toyota GAZOO Racing Competition in March.
Perodua gross sales in 1Q in the meantime have been led by the just lately facelifted Myvi, Axia and Bezza.
“Whereas the Covid-19 pandemic and element provide points proceed to linger, Perodua is working carefully with its suppliers and sellers to reduce the affect to its prospects,” mentioned Ahamd Fuaad.