Perodua had a very strong 2024, now the brand is going to focus even more in 2025
Malaysia’s second national carmaker, Perodua, is set to boost its capital expenditure (CAPEX) to RM1.6 billion in 2025, marking a significant increase from RM797.5 million in 2024. This strategic investment will focus on key areas such as plant upgrades, expanding stamping capacity, developing new models, and enhancing tooling.
According to Perodua’s President and CEO, Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, this increase in CAPEX reflects the company’s commitment to reinvesting in its manufacturing capabilities. The company aims to improve service quality, increase productivity, and strengthen research and development (R&D) for future product planning and new model development.
Moreover, in 2024, Perodua surpassed expectations by producing 368,100 vehicles, exceeding the 320,000-unit capacity of its plants. This achievement was made possible by minimizing downtime, maintaining strict schedules, and ensuring efficient coordination with vendors and dealers.
Looking ahead to 2025, Perodua plans to focus on self-reliance in production, particularly in the development of future products. Dato’ Sri Zainal highlighted that while the company aims to strengthen its capabilities, this will result in a temporary slowdown in production and sales.
On top of that, the company also projects a 4.9 percent decrease in production, with an expected total of 350,000 units, down from 368,100 in 2024. Similarly, sales registrations are forecasted to decrease by 3.7 percent, from 358,102 units in 2024 to 345,000 units in 2025.
Despite this anticipated reduction, demand for Perodua’s vehicles remains strong, with outstanding bookings currently at 68,000 units. Of these, 28,000 have received letters of undertaking, despite stock limitations. Perodua will continue to prioritize delivering quality vehicles while maintaining its commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.
Perodua’s aftersales business is also expected to grow in 2025, with intake volume projected to reach 3.7 million vehicles, a 7.6 percent increase from 3.4 million in 2024. The company will continue to support the local automotive ecosystem, with an estimated RM10.8 billion to be spent on local component purchases from Malaysian vendors.
In addition to enhancing its own capabilities, Perodua is working closely with the government to support the development of its vendors and dealers. This collaboration aims to improve their competitiveness through the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, training initiatives, and sustainable growth strategies.
With these investments and strategies, Perodua is preparing for an exciting 2025, strengthening its position in Malaysia and the broader region. The company is confident that these changes will further solidify its leadership in the automotive industry.
