Perodua aims for 2% growth in car sales this year
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Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is targeting for the sale of 209,000 vehicles this year, which is a 2% jump from the 204,900 units sold in 2017.
Speaking to reporters at the 2017 full year review briefing, Perodua’s president and CEO Datuk Dr Aminar Rashid Salleh said, this year the car maker is focusing on maximising the sales potential of all its models to meet its target.
Production of vehicles is also expected to be ramped up to 215,334 units compared to the 200,146 vehicles produced last year.
Aminar said that due to unfavourable foreign exchange conditions the company may focus more on the exports of parts and accessories instead of complete built-ups.
Perodua currently exports to countries such as Indonesia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Fiji.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Perodua's specific sales target for the current year?
What is Perodua's specific sales target for the current year?
Perodua aims to sell 209,000 vehicles this year. This represents a 2% increase compared to the 204,900 units it sold during the previous year, demonstrating a modest but clear growth objective.
Q.How does this year's production target compare to last year's output?
How does this year's production target compare to last year's output?
Production is expected to increase to 215,334 units this year. This is a rise from the 200,146 vehicles produced in the last year, indicating an anticipated boost in manufacturing volume.
Q.What is Perodua's strategy regarding exports due to economic conditions?
What is Perodua's strategy regarding exports due to economic conditions?
Due to challenging foreign exchange conditions, Perodua may shift its export focus. The company intends to concentrate more on exporting parts and accessories rather than complete built-up vehicles.