Malaysia’s EV market is about to undergo one of its biggest shake-ups yet. In a move that caught both the automotive industry and consumers by surprise, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has confirmed new requirements for completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles entering Malaysia beginning 1 July 2026. Under the new policy, imported […]
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd. (Perodua) have entered a new phase of collaboration aimed at advancing Malaysia’s automotive engineering capabilities, particularly in the field of electrified vehicles (xEV). The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) exchange ceremony, marking the launch of the PERODUA–UTM xEV Engineering Programme. This […]
Perodua expects Malaysia’s total industry volume (TIV) to reach 820,000 vehicles in 2025, surpassing the 816,747 units projected last year and underscoring sustained demand as buyers continue to prioritise value-driven mobility solutions. For the financial year ending 2025, the national carmaker recorded a production output of 370,370 vehicles, marking a 0.6% increase over the 368,100 […]
The Malaysian automotive market in 2025 once again demonstrated a clear and consistent buying pattern: consumers prioritised affordability, low ownership costs, and proven reliability. This trend was most evident in the year’s top 10 best-selling models, where national brands Perodua and Proton dominated the rankings, while Japanese manufacturers Toyota and Honda maintained a strong foothold […]
Just one month after launching the QV-E, Perodua has officially launched its latest SUV – the Traz which will be available in two variants with prices as mentioned below: Codenamed D66B, the Traz is essentially a rebadged Toyota Yaris Cross which will sit between the Ativa and also the Aruz in Perodua’s product lineup. Both […]
Perodua’s first-ever fully homegrown electric vehicle, the QV-E, was supposed to mark a breakthrough moment for Malaysia. For years, both the government and Perodua hinted at an “affordable EV” that could help democratise electric mobility, moving it beyond the premium segment dominated by imported models. When Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) named Perodua […]
Perodua has officially launched the QV-E, marking a historic moment for the brand and for Malaysia’s automotive landscape. Unveiled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at MITI’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, the QV-E is positioned as the country’s first fully homegrown electric vehicle—an ambitious national project that Perodua was tasked to deliver within an […]
Perodua is taking a bold step forward in redefining mobility for Malaysians with the introduction of its all-new P-Circle Super App, marking the national carmaker’s evolution beyond manufacturing into the realm of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). The initiative represents Perodua’s strategic pivot toward digital transformation, integrating a full spectrum of mobility solutions within one connected ecosystem. As […]
Perodua has teamed up with Maybank Islamic Berhad to introduce the nation’s first Shariah-compliant agility financing option – the Perodua Flexiplan, powered by Maybank Islamic myimpact Drive Financing-i. Marking a milestone for both companies, the Flexiplan aims to make vehicle ownership more accessible and adaptable, offering customers competitive financing, guaranteed buy-back options, and flexible ownership […]
Perodua sold 358,102 vehicles for the year 2024, which is its all-time highest registration record surpassing its previous achievement of 330,325 vehicles in 2023, representing an 8.4% increase. In terms of production, Perodua made 368,100 vehicles in 2024, its highest ever production volume over its 30-year sales history compared to its previous record of 343,400 […]
