Malaysia’s Most Popular Cars in 2025: What Malaysians Are Actually Buying (Based on JPJ Data)
This article is AI-generated based on publicly available data from data.gov.my (JPJ official registration statistics). Please verify with official sources if needed.
Malaysia’s Most Popular Cars in 2025
Thanks to the open-data initiative at data.gov.my, Malaysians can now see exactly which cars are most commonly registered with JPJ. This provides valuable insights into what the market prefers — whether for fuel efficiency, long-term reliability, or affordable maintenance.
Top 10 Most Popular Car Models (as of Oct 2025)
Perodua Bezza – 82,202 registrations
Perodua Axia – 69,515
Perodua Myvi – 58,691
Proton Saga – 57,079
Perodua Alza – 39,408
Perodua Ativa – 27,341
Toyota Vios – 24,108
Proton X50 – 22,175
Toyota Hilux – 21,524
Honda City – 20,993
Perodua models dominate, proving once again that Malaysians prioritise fuel efficiency, long-term affordability, and low maintenance cost.
Top 10 Most Popular Car Brands
Perodua – 289,210 registrations
Proton – 125,120
Toyota – 102,409
Honda – 58,127
Chery – 25,631 (fast-growing due to new EV/ICE models)
Mitsubishi – 11,490
BYD – 10,165 (surging EV presence)
Mercedes-Benz – 7,644
Mazda – 7,110
BMW – 6,304
Which model has been Malaysia’s long-term leader?
Since 2020 until 2025, the Perodua Myvi has dominated overall JPJ registrations. It continues to lead by:
17% lead since 2020
3% lead since 2024
Why Popularity Matters for Used Car Buyers
Easier resale value because demand stays high
Cheaper parts due to large local supply
Lower maintenance cost because mechanics are familiar with common models
Better reliability track record based on real nationwide ownership
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