Proton April 2026 Sales Hit 18,156 Units: Strong 40.9% YTD Growth Driven by Saga and e.MAS 7 PHEV

Proton has released its official sales figures for April 2026. Powered by a well-balanced portfolio of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Electric Vehicle (EV), and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models, the national automaker delivered a total of 18,156 vehicles last month.

This represents a solid 15.6% increase (or +2,450 units) compared to March's 15,706 units. Year-to-date (YTD) sales now stand at 67,298 units, marking a strong 40.9% growth compared to the same period in 2025. With this momentum, Proton remains firmly on track to achieve its full-year target of 200,000 units.

Proton's estimated market share stood at 25% in April, with its YTD market share reaching 26.4%.

ICE Models Remain the Backbone

Traditional ICE models continue to drive the bulk of Proton's volume:

• Proton Saga MC3: The evergreen "People's Car" recorded 8,207 units in April — a remarkable 50.9% jump from March (5,438 units). YTD sales have reached 29,977 units (+42.8% YoY).
• Proton S70 MC1: Delivered 2,377 units in April, bringing its YTD total to 8,175 units.
• Proton X50 Facelift: Remained a strong performer with 2,603 units sold in April. YTD sales have now surpassed the 10,000-unit mark (10,174 units).
• Proton X90 MC: The D-segment 7-seater recorded 462 units in April (+43% MoM), with YTD performance up 28.1% year-on-year.

e.MAS New Energy Family: PHEV Emerges as Dark Horse

Proton's electrified models under the e.MAS sub-brand showed impressive results. Combined EV and PHEV sales reached 3,420 units in April, pushing the YTD electrified total to 11,664 units.

• e.MAS 5: Delivered 1,771 units in April (YTD: 8,473 units).
• e.MAS 7 EV: Recorded 636 units in April (YTD: 1,436 units).
• e.MAS 7 PHEV: The standout performer of the month. In just its second full month on sale, it achieved 1,013 units, bringing YTD sales to 1,755 units. Supply is expected to increase further to meet strong customer demand.

Future Outlook

Datuk Abdul Rashid Musa, CEO of Proton Edar, said, "Overall, we are on the right path to achieve our targets for 2026. With more launches and new initiatives in the pipeline for this year and the next few years beyond, Proton hopes to be able to position itself as the best choice for Malaysian car buyers as well as the country's leading export OEM."