KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Holdings Bhd delivered 23,853 units in February 2022, up 10.1% from the 21,657 units sold in February 2021, as it continued to ramp-up production to fulfil its encouraging outstanding order book.

       In a statement, the group said UMW Toyota Motor’s (UMWT) sales surged by 26.8% to 6,432 units in February 2022 compared with the 5,074 units registered a year ago.

       It said Toyota Vios and Hilux continue to be UMWT’s best-selling models in February.

       The newly-launched Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid registered encouraging sales and contributed to the Toyota Corolla Cross model moving up to become the third best-selling model for the month of February 2022.

       “To refresh its model line-up, on 17 February 2022, UMWT unveiled the new Toyota Camry which boasts enhanced performance, improved safety and security that places it in the premium executive car segment,” UMW said.

       Meanwhile, Perodua registered sales of 17,421 units in February 2022, 5.1% higher than the 16,583 units registered in February 2021.

       Its top-selling models for the month were the recently facelifted Myvi, followed by the Axia and Bezza.

       “Perodua targets to sell 247,800 units this year, a 30% increase over the 190,291 units sold in 2021,” it said.

       UMW president and group CEO Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali said, “We are pleased with the improved sales registered by both UMWT and Perodua in February 2022. Both companies will continue to ramp-up production to deliver our cars to the customers.”

       “The sales tax exemption and the introduction of all-new and facelift models are expected to drive sales in the first half of 2022.

       “We strive to offer exciting and great value models as well as offer superior after-sales services to meet our customers’ requirements and expectations. We wish to express our appreciation to our customers for their unwavering support and loyalty,” he added.