Honda Malaysia sold 60,469 cars in 2020, maintains No.1 non-national position for sixth consecutive year

Honda Malaysia immediately introduced that it bought 60,469 models in 2020. With that, the model maintains its place as the highest non-national marque for the sixth consecutive 12 months, beating compatriot Toyota within the course of.

The principle contributor to HM’s 2020 tally is the Metropolis at 34% of whole gross sales, adopted by the Civic and HR-V at 20% and 17% respectively. Nice efficiency from the Metropolis, contemplating that the previous-generation mannequin was holding fort on the finish of its life cycle for many of the 12 months till October, when the fifth-generation B-segment sedan surfaced right here.

The brand new Metropolis bought off to an important begin, culminating in 5,500 models bought in December 2020, the very best month-to-month gross sales ever for the nameplate. HM has acquired 15,200 bookings of the brand new Metropolis thus far, and from that whole, delivered a formidable 10,800 models of the Melaka-assembled sedan since its October launch.

Zooming in, the preferred variant of the brand new Metropolis thus far is the V, which is the very best spec petrol variant that may be bought (the RS hybrid is coming very quickly). 52% of Metropolis consumers went for the V, and the central area of Peninsular Malaysia contributed 48% of whole Metropolis gross sales, adopted by southern (19%) and northern (18%). As for colors, Platinum White Pearl is in pole place with 26% of mannequin gross sales.

“The 12 months 2020 might have been difficult however now we have managed to take care of our undisputed No.1 place within the non-national phase for the sixth consecutive 12 months, and we’re actually humbled by the assist now we have acquired. The Metropolis continues to show its place as the preferred non-national B-segment mannequin amongst Malaysians who love its superior options in a horny worth package deal,” stated Toichi Ishiyama, HM’s MD and CEO.

“Your steady belief within the Honda model has allowed us to maintain making an attempt to outdo ourselves in our service to you as we attempt to deliver forth the ‘3 Joys of Honda’ that are Pleasure of Shopping for, Pleasure of Promoting and Pleasure of Creating. We sincerely thank the Malaysian authorities for the extension of gross sales tax exemption, which can permit many Malaysians to buy vehicles with additional financial savings” he added.

For extra on the brand new Metropolis, try our launch report.