KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd has delivered 8,500 units of its X70 sport utility vehicle in the first 100 days this year, breaking all previous records for delivery numbers in its segment.
The carmaker said with a cumulative sales growth rate of 42 per cent for the first two months of 2019, it had the highest sales growth rate among the top three automotive brands in Malaysia ranked by volume.
Proton chief executive officer Dr Li Chunrong said the main driver for this had been the X70, which was the most popular for January and February and was on track to achieve the accolade for a third consecutive month.
“By delivering 8,500 units of the Proton X70 in 100 days, the company has proven Malaysian car buyers have taken a liking to our first SUV.
“We continue to be humbled by their support and we are working hard to deliver more units as quickly as possible to reduce the waiting time of our customers,” he said in a statement.
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The delivery of the 8,500th Proton X70 was part of six units ordered by legal firm of Lee Hishammuddin & Gladhill (LHAG).
The SUV is to be included into LJAG corporate fleet and is an example of Malaysian corporations showing an interest in Proton’s newest model.