Most Popular Cars in Malaysia 2026
Official JPJ registration data from data.gov.my — Jan to Apr 2026. Perodua Bezza leads with 32,386 units.
Top 15 Most Popular Car Models — Jan–Apr 2026
Ranked by new registrations. Compared to 2025 and 2024 full-year figures.
| # | Model | 2026 YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perodua Bezza | 32,386 |
| 2 | Proton Saga | 29,897 |
| 3 | Perodua Axia | 24,955 |
| 4 | Perodua Myvi | 19,478 |
| 5 | Perodua Alza | 12,806 |
| 6 | Proton X50 | 9,557 |
| 7 | Proton e.MAS 5 Launched Jan 2026 | 8,473 |
| 8 | Proton S70 | 8,175 |
| 9 | Chery Traz New model | 7,310 |
| 10 | Honda City | 6,730 |
| 11 | Toyota Hilux | 6,568 |
| 12 | Perodua Ativa | 6,514 |
| 13 | Toyota Alphard | 5,543 |
| 14 | Toyota Vios | 5,451 |
| 15 | Honda HR-V | 4,389 |
Source: JPJ via data.gov.my · YTD = January–April 2026
Top Car Brands in Malaysia 2026
| Brand | 2026 YTD | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Perodua | 106,298 | 39.3% |
| Proton | 66,420 | 24.6% |
| Toyota | 31,254 | 11.6% |
| Honda | 17,566 | 6.5% |
| Chery | 10,700 | 4.0% |
| Mitsubishi | 4,637 | 1.7% |
| BYD | 3,674 | 1.4% |
| Mazda | 3,767 | 1.4% |
Key Insights — Malaysia Car Market 2026
Perodua Bezza retains #1 spot with 32,386 units — Malaysia's best-selling car for the 3rd consecutive year
Proton Saga surges to #2 with 29,897 units, overtaking Axia compared to 2025 ranking
Proton e.MAS 5 debuted Jan 2026 and immediately entered top 10 with 8,473 units — Malaysia's #1 selling EV
Chinese brands growing: Chery (10,700 units) and Jetour (2,877) both in top 10 makers
Honda dropped from #4 to #4 brand but sales fell 11% YoY — Civic/HR-V seeing lower demand
EV share rose to 7.6% of 2026 registrations vs 5.1% in 2025
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FAQ
What is the most popular car in Malaysia 2026?
The Perodua Bezza is the most popular car in Malaysia in 2026 with 32,386 units registered in January–April 2026, followed by Proton Saga (29,897) and Perodua Axia (24,955). Source: JPJ via data.gov.my.
Which car brand sells the most in Malaysia 2026?
Perodua dominates with 106,298 units registered in Jan–Apr 2026, capturing 39.3% of the total market. Proton is second with 66,420 units (24.6%), followed by Toyota with 31,254 units (11.6%).
What is the new Proton e.MAS 5?
The Proton e.MAS 5 is Proton's first mass-market electric SUV, launched in January 2026. It registered 8,473 units in its first 4 months — making it the #7 best-selling car and Malaysia's top-selling EV in 2026.
How many cars are registered in Malaysia per year?
Malaysia registered 870,327 cars in 2025 (full year) and 856,292 in 2024. In Jan–Apr 2026, 270,314 cars were registered — on pace for approximately 810,000 for the full year 2026.
