More often than not, a Perodua showroom and a Proton showroom sit just across the street from each other. On a sub-RM50,000 budget, few car buyers actually cross over to check out both. But if you do, you will notice a rather fascinating reality.

If you are shopping for a new car on a budget under RM50,000, the Perodua Axia and Proton Saga are almost guaranteed to be on your shortlist. One is Malaysia's best-selling entry-level hatchback, while the other is the national sedan that has just undergone a major update with an all-new 1.5-litre engine.

On 3 August, Perodua did something that caught the attention of many prospective car buyers. The entire Axia range received a significant price cut, with the entry-level 1.0G slashed from RM38,600 to RM33,900 – a drop of RM4,700. In the 2026 new car market, this price point makes it one of the most affordable brand-new cars you can buy.

Perodua has announced a price reduction for the Perodua Axia, with savings of up to RM 4,700 across selected variants. The revised pricing takes effect immediately, with the company saying the reduction is made possible through improvements in operational efficiency.

We are already midway through July 2026, and Perodua's monthly promotion is in full swing. If you are planning to buy a Perodua, now is the time to crunch the numbers.

Halfway through July, Perodua's promotional campaign for the month has only two weeks left.

In Malaysia, Perodua is synonymous with the "national car." Whether you are a young graduate entering the workforce, a family buying their first vehicle, or a budget-conscious entrepreneur, there is always a Perodua model in the showroom that meets your needs.

If you’ve driven around Klang Valley, Penang, or Johor Bahru, you already know the pattern: roughly one in every three cars on Malaysian roads is a Perodua. This isn’t by chance—it’s the result of over 30 years of shaping Malaysia’s automotive landscape. Since its founding in 1993, Perodua has not just grown; it has dominated. In 2024–2025, its market share comfortably stayed above 40%, a level no