). The latest figure is also 35.5% more when compared to the same month last year , the carmaker noted in its release.
In terms of year-to-date sales, Proton says it has delivered 62,970 units in the first five months of 2023, which is a 38.9% increase from the same period in 2022. Based on the company’s internal data, total industry volume is estimated to have grown 32.2% in May at 61,600 units, and it calculates a market share of 21.5% for the month and 20.9% for the year.
The Saga continues to be the brand’s best-selling model with 5,819 units, which is good enough to take second place in the A-segment sedan market. The YTD sales tally of the Saga is currently at 27,214 units, which is 51% more than the same period last year. Meanwhile, the X50 stays at the top of the B-segment and overall SUV market with 2,801 units , and the X70 saw 929 units being delivered . The brand’s newconcluded its first sales month with 257 units to take second place in the D-segment SUV market.
As for other models, the Persona notched up 2,290 deliveries , while the 732 units of the Iriz were handed over to customers . Last but not least, the Exora remains at the top of the C-segment MPV market with 440 units sold last month, with the YTD total currently at 1,999 units.