In spite of many weeks of forced shutdown during the first half of 2020, Perodua bounced back in the second half to not only make up for the lost period of sales but even managed to exceed its forecast of 210,000 units by 10,154 units for a total of 220,154 vehicles (registered nationwide).
The achievement was helped by the government’s PENJANA stimulus program which gave exemption of sales tax to the auto industry, and for Perodua customers, that meant saving the 10% normally imposed. As reported recently, the sales tax exemption has been extended and will be allowed up till the end of June 2021.
“We thank all Malaysians for choosing Perodua and the government for extending the sales tax exemption under PENJANA to sustain the sales momentum which the automotive industry is now enjoying,” said Perodua President & CEO, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
He added that Perodua manufactured 220,968 vehicles in 2020 despite temporarily halting production between March and May 2020 due to the Movement Control Order (MCO). “Despite this, the tax exemption introduced in June 2020 succeeded in spurring car buyers’ interest that was able to sustain the players as well as the local automotive ecosystem,” he said.
One million EEVs
“Perodua also hit the one million Energy-Efficient Vehicle (EEV) milestone in November 2020 – exactly two years after achieving the first half-million. This further solidifies our position as Malaysia’s largest EEV manufacturer,” said Dato’ Zainal.
The better-than-expected sales achievement had a direct positive impact on the Malaysian automotive ecosystem, helping both independent parts suppliers and dealers weather the challenges in 2020. Perodua has always been mindful of the need to help its suppliers and dealers to maintain a healthy business position.
Dato’ Zainal said that for now, Perodua will continue to fulfil outstanding orders and push for higher sales in 2021. The target for the year will be announced later on.
To locate a showroom to view, test or buy a Perodua vehicle, visit www.perodua.com.my.
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