Proton Reports Record Monthly Sales Surge of 49%
Malaysia's Proton Holdings reported its best monthly sales performance since January 2010, with global vehicle sales rising by 49% year-on-year to 22,632 units in August 2026. The strong growth was driven by both domestic and international demand, with overseas shipments surging five-fold compared to the previous year. Domestic sales hit a record high of 20,155 units, up 38%, while total global sales for the first eight months reached 141,421 vehicles — a 40% increase. The company's electrified vehicle (xEV) segment also performed well under its e.MAS brand, with August xEV sales reaching 6,047 units. Proton expects continued strong overseas growth in the final months of the year and highlighted the success of models like the Saga compact sedan and Geely-based SUVs. Deputy CEO Dato' Abdul Rashid Musa attributed this milestone to customer confidence and product quality.
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