Models
52
Marques
5
Years spanned
1985–2026
The industry

The automotive industry in Malaysia consists of 27 vehicle producers and over 640 component manufacturers. The Malaysian automotive industry is the third largest in Southeast Asia, and the 23rd largest in the world, with an annual production output of over 500,000 vehicles. The automotive industry contributes 4% or RM 40 billion to Malaysia's GDP, and employs a workforce of over 700,000 throughout a nationwide ecosystem.

Text adapted from “Automotive industry in Malaysia” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07-10

A route into the register

A route into Malaysia's motoring history

Begin with representative, well-documented records from different marques, then continue into the complete source-backed catalog below.

models
2003–2024
Bufori MKIII La Joya

Bufori's first coupé and first clean-sheet car engineered for international type approval. The prototype appeared at New York and Frankfurt in 2003…

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2009
Bufori BMS R1

Purpose-built race derivative jointly developed by Bufori Motor Sports and Axle Motorsports. It made its world competition debut at the 2009 Macau…

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2010 – present
Bufori MKVI Geneva

Unveiled as the MKVI/Luxury Saloon concept at Geneva in 2010, officially named for the host city, and placed into serial production in 2014. Engine…

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2016–2024
Bufori CS Prototype

Three complete, type-approved CS development cars were finished in 2016 after the BMS R1 racing precursor. They accumulated road testing and later…

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2024 – present
Bufori EViE

Standardized physical race car supplied disassembled to schools through Bufori's Electric Vehicles in Education program. Students assemble and race…

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2025 – present
Bufori CS8

Production culmination of the long CS program, launched on 28 August 2025. Factory performance claims include 0–100 km/h in 3.0 seconds. The…

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1996 – present
Modenas Kriss series

The Modenas Kriss series is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Modenas marque. Its sourced production chronology begins in 1996.

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2006–2011
Naza Sutera

The Naza Sutera is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Naza marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2006 to 2011. The…

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Unknown
Perodua Aruz

mini SUV model from Perodua

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Perodua Daihatsu Ceria

city car produced by Daihatsu

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Perodua Kembara

mini SUV model from Perodua

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1994–2009
Perodua Kancil

city car

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1996–2007
Perodua Rusa

first Malaysian-produced microvan (based on Daihatsu Zebra & Hijet Maxx & Espass (S90))

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2000–2009
Perodua Kenari

The Perodua Kenari is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Perodua marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2000 to 2009.

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2001–2007
Perodua Kelisa

The Perodua Kelisa is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Perodua marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2001 to 2007.…

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2005 – present
Perodua Myvi

subcompact hatchback model from Perodua

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2007–2014
Perodua Viva

former Malaysian city car

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2009 – present
Perodua Alza

MPV model produced by Perodua

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2009–2022
Perodua Alza (M500)

first generation of the Perodua Alza

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2014 – present
Perodua Axia

The Perodua Axia is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Perodua marque. Its sourced production chronology begins in 2014. The catalog…

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2016 – present
Perodua Bezza

sedan version of the A-segment Perodua Axia sedan

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2025 – present
Perodua QV-E

battery electric subcompact crossover SUV

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Proton Jebat

The Proton Jebat is catalogued as a automobile from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque.

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Proton Perdana (second generation)

The Proton Perdana (second generation) is catalogued as a automobile from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque.

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Proton Satria Neo
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1985 – present
Proton Saga

The Proton Saga is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology begins in 1985. The catalog…

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1985–2008
Proton Saga (first generation)

The Proton Saga (first generation) is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from…

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1993–2026
Proton Persona

The Proton Persona is catalogued as a passenger car from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 1993 to 2026.…

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1993–2009
Proton Wira

The Proton Wira is catalogued as a supermini from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 1993 to 2009.

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1994–2005
Proton Satria

The Proton Satria is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 1994 to 2005.

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1995–2013
Proton Perdana

The Proton Perdana is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 1995 to 2013.…

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c. 1996–2001
Proton Putra

The Proton Putra is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 1996 to 2001. The…

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1996–2000
Proton Tiara

The Proton Tiara is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 1996 to 2000. The…

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2000–2011
Proton Waja

The Proton Waja is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2000 to 2011. The…

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2001–2004
Proton Juara

The Proton Juara is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2001 to 2004. The…

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2002–2009
Proton Arena

The Proton Arena is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2002 to 2009. The…

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2004–2012
Proton GEN•2

The Proton GEN•2 is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2004 to 2012. The…

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2004–2005
Proton Satria R3

The Proton Satria R3 is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2004 to 2005.

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2005–2013
Proton Savvy

The Proton Savvy is catalogued as a supermini from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2005 to 2013. The…

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2007–2016
Proton Persona (CM)

The Proton Persona (CM) is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2007 to…

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2008–2016
Proton Saga (second generation)

The Proton Saga (second generation) is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from…

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2009–2023
Proton Exora

The Proton Exora is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2009 to 2023. The…

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2010
Proton EMAS

The Proton EMAS is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2010 to 2010.

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2010–2015
Proton Inspira

The Proton Inspira is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2010 to 2015.…

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2010
Proton Lekiu

The Proton Lekiu is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2010 to 2010.

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2012–2018
Proton Prevé

The Proton Prevé is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2012 to 2018. The…

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2013–2019
Proton Suprima S

compact hatchback

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2014–2025
Proton P2-30A

Five Seater Supermini From Proton

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2016–2026
Proton Persona (BH)

The Proton Persona (BH) is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology runs from 2016 to…

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2016 – present
Proton Saga (third generation)

The Proton Saga (third generation) is a documented vehicle model from the Malaysia-origin Proton marque. Its sourced production chronology begins in…

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2018 – present
Proton X70

SUV made by Proton

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2020 – present
Proton X50

Subcompact crossover SUV

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