CarTech Guide: December 2015

Having paid a visit to Sumber Auto Edaran, one of the main dealers of Honda cars in Petaling Jaya, I was made aware by the sales advisers that customers have been snapping up the Honda City and Jazz models in view of the 2-3% price increase in January, so much so that people looking to buy these cars in December have been told that the stocks have finished.

This may be partly due to the fact that production of Honda City in Malaysia was stopped in December 2015 in view of the impending price increase of 2-3% starting January 2016.

More details can be found here:
http://paultan.org/2015/10/19/honda-malaysia-price-increase-confirmed-2016/

Looks like Honda Malaysia is making brisk sales and the City and Jazz are selling like hotcakes! Unsurprising judging from the popularity of the City in Malaysia due to its features, comfort, functionality, size and price point. Given the spaciousness, comfort, refinement of the engine and CVT gearbox, features found on the grade V model such as cruise control and Honda link (pairing of iPhone to the 7" infotainment screen), it's no wonder why competitors such as the Toyota Vios and Nissan Almera are still far behind in terms of sales.

We can all wonder what will be the outlook of car sales in Malaysia come January 2016 and after Chinese New Year. Forecasts of slower sales due to the tough economy with price increases in transportation, toll, etc. may make potential buyers put on hold the purchase of a new car.