Quick Takeaways
- Malaysia’s November 2025 car sales showed solid month-on-month strength driven by passenger vehicles despite a weaker cumulative annual trend.
- EV tax incentives ahead of expiry played a key role in sustaining late-year automotive demand.
Data released by the industry showed that Malaysia car sales continued their upward trend in November, supported by resilient consumer demand and policy-driven buying activity. The latest figures underline short-term strength in the market even as cumulative volumes for the year remain slightly lower than last year.
Malaysia Car Sales Performance in November 2025
Malaysia car sales reached 72,509 units in November, reflecting a 5.5 percent increase compared with the same month last year and marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. Passenger vehicles remained the primary growth driver, while commercial vehicles also posted a modest gain.
This balanced improvement highlights stable demand across key vehicle segments.
Year-to-Date Sales Trend Remains Soft
Despite the recent monthly gains, total Malaysia car sales for the first eleven months of 2025 declined by 1.2 percent year on year to 727,836 units. The data suggests that earlier market softness has not been fully offset by the strong performance seen in recent months.
Vehicle Production Mirrors Market Conditions
Vehicle production levels followed a similar pattern. November production increased 2.2 percent year on year to 62,829 units, indicating healthier factory activity toward the end of the year. However, cumulative production from January to November 2025 fell 6.4 percent to 680,173 units compared with the same period in 2024.
EV Incentives Support Late-Year Momentum
Industry feedback indicates that Malaysia car sales remained elevated due to accelerated purchases of fully built battery electric vehicles ahead of the expiry of tax exemptions at the end of December, as outlined in the 2026 Budget. This incentive-driven demand is expected to sustain market momentum into December 2025, providing a strong close to the year.
Malaysia Car Sales Performance in November 2025
Malaysia car sales reached 72,509 units in November, reflecting a 5.5 percent increase compared with the same month last year and marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. Passenger vehicles remained the primary growth driver, while commercial vehicles also posted a modest gain.
- Passenger vehicle sales rose 5.8 percent to 67,308 units
- Commercial vehicle sales increased 1.1 percent to 5,201 units
This balanced improvement highlights stable demand across key vehicle segments.
Year-to-Date Sales Trend Remains Soft
Despite the recent monthly gains, total Malaysia car sales for the first eleven months of 2025 declined by 1.2 percent year on year to 727,836 units. The data suggests that earlier market softness has not been fully offset by the strong performance seen in recent months.
Vehicle Production Mirrors Market Conditions
Vehicle production levels followed a similar pattern. November production increased 2.2 percent year on year to 62,829 units, indicating healthier factory activity toward the end of the year. However, cumulative production from January to November 2025 fell 6.4 percent to 680,173 units compared with the same period in 2024.
EV Incentives Support Late-Year Momentum
Industry feedback indicates that Malaysia car sales remained elevated due to accelerated purchases of fully built battery electric vehicles ahead of the expiry of tax exemptions at the end of December, as outlined in the 2026 Budget. This incentive-driven demand is expected to sustain market momentum into December 2025, providing a strong close to the year.
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