01July market pulse
Broad headline prices held close to June, while a like-for-like view showed mild softening beneath the change in vehicle mix.
133,767
logic-consistent cars observed
1–31 July 2026
RM 60,000
median asking price
Mix-sensitive headline median
−0.9%
comparable price movement
Versus June 2026
14.2%
matched listings reduced
Typical cut RM 3,000
The unadjusted median rose 0.3% because July contained a relatively richer late-model and premium mix. Holding model, year, and specification comparable produced the cleaner −0.9% movement signal.
02Price architecture and buyer budgets
The market retained a broad accessible base: 43.4% of observed cars were below RM 50,000 and 66.1% were below RM 100,000.
| Price point | Asking price |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | RM 14,800 |
| 25th percentile | RM 28,800 |
| Median | RM 60,000 |
| 75th percentile | RM 143,000 |
| 90th percentile | RM 263,000 |
Premium and luxury vehicles represented roughly one third of observed supply. That richer mix is why the headline median should not be used alone to infer month-to-month price direction.
03Brands and high-liquidity models
Toyota represented about one in five observed cars, while national and Japanese brands supplied much of the high-liquidity core.
| Brand | Observed | Median ask | Comparable vs June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 27,237 | RM 98,000 | −0.99% |
| Honda | 14,997 | RM 54,800 | −1.07% |
| Perodua | 14,022 | RM 26,800 | −0.80% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 12,415 | RM 130,000 | −0.89% |
| Proton | 11,182 | RM 22,748 | −0.94% |
| BMW | 9,545 | RM 97,780 | −0.78% |
| Model | Cars | Median ask | Median year | Vs June |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Alphard | 5,437 | RM 197,000 | 2021 | −0.86% |
| Perodua Myvi | 4,866 | RM 25,800 | 2016 | −0.76% |
| Honda Civic | 3,399 | RM 65,999 | 2018 | −1.03% |
| Honda City | 3,343 | RM 43,800 | 2019 | −1.13% |
| Toyota Vios | 3,189 | RM 38,500 | 2016 | −1.10% |
| Toyota Vellfire | 2,895 | RM 145,888 | 2018 | −1.32% |
| Toyota Harrier | 2,496 | RM 150,000 | 2021 | −0.84% |
| Proton Saga | 2,374 | RM 15,500 | 2018 | −0.96% |
04Seller repricing and inventory movement
Most matched sellers held their asking price. Reductions were targeted rather than market-wide, and their frequency varied sharply by model.
97,738
matched listings
84.5%
unchanged
14.2%
reduced
1.3%
increased
| Model | Matched | Cut share | Typical cut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Supra | 117 | 32.5% | RM 5,750 |
| Mercedes CLA45 AMG | 137 | 28.5% | RM 5,000 |
| BMW 218i | 233 | 27.0% | RM 4,000 |
| Volvo XC90 | 172 | 26.7% | RM 6,000 |
| MINI Cooper | 573 | 26.5% | RM 4,000 |
| Porsche Macan | 562 | 25.3% | RM 10,000 |
Inventory share grew most strongly among models including the BMW Z4, Kia Sportage, Kia Picanto, and BMW 528i. It contracted among models including the Volvo XC90, Ford Ranger, Toyota Supra, and Mazda MX-5. These are supply signals, not sales-volume measures.
05Regional and vehicle mix
Known-location supply clustered around Klang Valley, while known vehicle attributes showed SUVs approaching sedans in share and petrol remaining dominant.
| State | Known-location cars | Headline median ask |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 19,563 | RM 125,000 |
| Selangor | 18,744 | RM 79,779 |
| Johor | 7,320 | RM 56,800 |
| Penang | 1,801 | RM 49,800 |
| Perak | 1,420 | RM 34,800 |
| Sabah | 664 | RM 44,900 |
06Age, mileage, and depreciation signals
Age separated prices strongly, but the wide spread inside every age band shows why badge, variant, mileage, history, and condition still matter.
| Vehicle age | Observed | Lower quartile | Median | Upper quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | 12,971 | RM 87,800 | RM 168,000 | RM 288,000 |
| 3–5 years | 34,448 | RM 71,800 | RM 145,800 | RM 224,000 |
| 6–10 years | 43,009 | RM 38,600 | RM 61,500 | RM 112,200 |
| 11–15 years | 26,345 | RM 17,999 | RM 28,800 | RM 45,500 |
| 16+ years | 16,994 | RM 8,000 | RM 14,800 | RM 26,800 |
| Mileage step | Comparable discount | Cohorts |
|---|---|---|
| 50–100k vs under 50k | −9.5% | 263 |
| 100–150k vs 50–100k | −4.2% | 410 |
| 150–200k vs 100–150k | −4.1% | 133 |
| 200k+ vs 150–200k | −9.4% | 43 |
07From the market to a specific car
Use the market report to narrow the field, then value and inspect the exact vehicle before negotiating.
| Popular model | Lower | Midpoint | Upper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perodua Myvi | RM 24,862 | RM 26,661 | RM 28,367 |
| Toyota Vios | RM 33,897 | RM 35,422 | RM 37,961 |
| Honda City | RM 39,388 | RM 41,535 | RM 43,467 |
| Honda Civic | RM 58,445 | RM 61,069 | RM 63,211 |
| Proton Saga | RM 15,273 | RM 16,421 | RM 17,913 |
| Proton X50 | RM 53,574 | RM 56,118 | RM 58,164 |
A practical buyer sequence
- Set an all-in budget that includes transfer, insurance, initial maintenance, and a repair reserve.
- Build a comparison set matching model, year, variant, mileage, and region.
- Run a vehicle-specific valuation rather than applying a category median to the car.
- Inspect identity, history, tyres, electronics, and mechanical condition independently.
- Negotiate the evidence-backed condition and maintenance gap—not only the advertised discount.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the RM 60,000 median mean a typical used car is worth RM 60,000?
No. It is the median asking price across the July observation set. The mix includes different models, ages, specifications, mileage, condition, and regions, so it is not a valuation for an individual car.
Does the 0.9% decline describe completed sale prices?
No. It describes movement in a comparable basket of asking listings between June and July. Final negotiated prices and completed transactions are not observed in this report.
Why is the headline median up while the comparable basket is down?
July contained a relatively richer mix of late-model and premium vehicles. That lifted the overall median, while matched model-year-specification cohorts showed modest underlying softness.
Can I use the model value bands as an offer price?
Use them only as orientation. The exact variant, age, mileage, condition, service history, accident or flood evidence, ownership costs, and local comparables should be checked first.