Today, Proton, Malaysia's first and biggest car manufacturer, has launched their all new Proton Saga. The Saga is Proton's entry level model, a real people's car with a low price (starting at about Euro 6,000) and low running costs (esimated 6 liters / 100 km). It is also the second new car, following the Persona, Proton has released this year.The Proton Saga is powered by a 1.3 liter Campro double overhead camshaft multipoint injection engine, producing 71 kW / 95 hp with 120 Nm of torque.
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Proton is planning to build between 5,500 and 6,000 untis per month initially with a burst of demand at the launch. The new Saga is expected to move across the Malaysian borders and be popular in other Asean countries, China, India and the Middle East.“In terms of packaging, it has a potential global reach,' Syed Zainal said, 'The initial foray will be in right-hand drive markets during the first half of the year in Asean countries, while the left-hand drive version will follow in the second half targeting export to China.”The new Proton Saga is shorter, wider and taller than the outgoing model, resulting in more interior room for passengers and is significantly bigger than its local competitors. The Saga will be available in three trim levels with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.PRICE ON THE ROAD. 1.3 MT Base Line(Solid): RM36,548.00. 1.3 MT Base Line(Metallic): RM36,998.00. 1.3 AT Base Line(Solid): RM36,548.00.
1.3 AT Base Line(Metallic): RM36,998.00. 1.3 MT Medium Line (Solid): RM39,048.00. 1.3 MT Medium Line (Metallic): RM39,498.00. 1.3 AT Medium Line (Solid): RM41,548.00. 1.3 AT Medium Line (Metallic): RM41,998. 1.3 MT S.E (Solid): RM42,048.00. 1.3 MT S.E (Metallic): RM42,498.00.
1.3 AT S.E (Solid): RM44,548.00. 1.3 AT S.E (Metallic): RM44,998.00. The Proton Saga is a subcompact car, formerly a compact car manufactured by produced by Malaysian auto manufacturer Proton since September 1985. The name 'Saga' was chosen from the winner of the contest which was held to choose the first car's name, Ismail Jaafar,1 a retired military soldier.
This name was derived from 'saga' (Abrus precatorius), which is a type of soft, fragile, oily, highly combustible but productive seed commonly found in Malaysia, and incidentally, the Proton Saga 1.3 litre engine 'is as strong as the saga seed'.The Saga and its variants contribute to most of Proton's sales and revenues since its introduction. For nearly 22 years, the first-generation Saga is the longest surviving Proton model to date, ahead of its mid size car, the Proton Perdana. The original Saga model was originally based on the 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore to avoid R&D costs, and retained it throughout its production lifespan. In 2008, a long overdue successor designed in-house by Proton was launched to conceal the aging platform.
In August of that year, the 3 millionth car produced by Proton was a second generation Proton Saga.First generation (1985–2008). Saga (1985–1991)The Proton Saga was launched in September 1985 by Malaysia's then Prime Minister, Mahathir Bin Mohamed.
Before the production of Proton Saga, a contest was held to choose the name of the first national car, and the name Saga was chosen from the winner of the contest, Ismail Jaafar,1 a retired military soldier. When asked why he chose this particular name, he replied as 'saga' (Abrus precatorius) is a type of soft, fragile but productive seed commonly found in Malaysia, and joked that the Proton Saga 1.3 litre engine 'is as strong as the saga seed'.The first known Proton Saga to roll off the production line was presented to the Malaysian National Museum as a symbol of the beginning of the Malaysian automotive industry. Mahathir also drove a prototype Proton Saga fitted with a 4G63 2.0L engine and a Jalur Gemilang across the Penang Bridge and to Penang Airport during the opening ceremony of the bridge on 14 September 1985.Early Saga models were powered by SOHC 8-valve 4-cylinder petrol engines sourced from Mitsubishi, available in both 1.3- and 1.5-litre displacements.
Both engines were available with a 5-speed manual transmission, but a 3-speed Mitsubishi Tri-matic automatic was available with the 1.5-liter engine in 1987.The Saga was originally offered as a 4-door saloon, followed by the addition of a hatchback variant, introduced in 1988 as the Proton Knight and was later known as Saga Aeroback. The Proton Knight was designed for the European market as the hatchback was more popular in United Kingdom.In 1989, Proton sold the Saga in the United Kingdom with the slogan Recyled Japanese Technology + Hot Malaysian Style = Proton. Since then, United Kingdom contributes most of Proton's export sales. The Saga name was not used and it was simply known as the Proton 1.3 or 1.5. The UK models reverted to the dashboard used in the Mitsubishi Lancer, complete with HVAC controls not found in the domestic model.In 1990, the line-up was revised with the introduction of 12-valve Megavalve engines, which increased power ratings to 75 bhp (56 kW) (from the original 70.5 bhp (53 kW) in the former 8-valve (Magma) version2) for the 1.3-litre engine, and 90 bhp (67 kW) for the 1.5-litre engine.
On domestic models, the Saga also gained the 'Megavalve' moniker. Minor exterior modifications included a new grill and wraparound black trim pieces. In addition, rear seat belts and a third brake light were fitted as standard.Saga Iswara (1992–2008)In 1992, the Saga was given a facelift and its name expanded as Proton Saga Iswara (also known in short as Proton Iswara), after a species of butterfly in Sarawak. Modifications included slimmer headlights, plastic bumpers, side mouldings, coloured door handles, grooved taillight clusters and rear number plate repositioned to the bumper. In addition, new colors for automatic transmission models were introduced as well. This particular model is used as taxis in Malaysia and some are converted to NGV. Due to the modification, boot space was reduced by half to accommodate the NGV tank and there are only a few petrol stations by Malaysian oil-giant Petronas in the Klang Valley that sell natural gas, although there are plans underway to increase the number of stations selling it at various locations around Kuala Lumpur.Models exported to Singapore and the United Kingdom were available with multi-point fuel injection and catalytic converters to meet Euro I emissions standards.
This model was known as the Proton MPi in the United Kingdom. The introduction of the Proton Persona in 1993 replaced the corresponding models in the Saga range in the United Kingdom and this continued until the entire range was replaced in 1996.In 2001, to regain sales and be competitive with Perodua, Proton introduced a special edition of Saga Iswara Sport based on the Aeroback version which included a new bodykit, metallic rear wing, jewel-effect headlights and Altezza lights, among other changes. It was only available in silver, with a manual transmission and a 1.3-litre engine. The original Saga Iswara Aeroback was still available in a 1.5-litre engine.While the Iswara Aeroback underwent further modifications in the domestic market to become the Saga LMST in 2003, the saloon variant remained on sale unchanged.Saga (2003–2008)As a loose successor to the Saga Iswara Sport, Proton gave the Iswara a new facelift and renamed it back to Saga (or know as Saga LMST by local car community) in 2003.
The interior has an entirely new dashboard, door panels and an instrument panel with a digital display consisting of an odometer, a fuel gauge and a temperature gauge, a very big improvement from the circa 1980 Japanese designs. Meanwhile, the exterior received new headlights and taillights and colour-coded bumpers and wing mirrors. However, the car still looked like it was designed using a ruler and pen. Proton retuned the 1.3-litre carburettor engine, and fitted a new exhaust system and extractors, increasing its power rating to 83 bhp (62 kW).
This was very proud accomplishment for Proton, considering they were effectively relying on early 1980s technology to achieve such power. To put this into perspective, the much more expensive and smaller sized Toyota Vitz 1.3, with all its modern Japanese technology, design and electronics put out around the same power and torque as the Malaysian tuned 1980s technology. It is only available with the 5-speed manual transmission.On March 5, 2007, Proton launched the 50th Merdeka Anniversary Promotion in Malaysia, where they announced new price for the Proton Saga which were sold at RM26,999. Advertising campaigns for the Saga Aeroback used a notable rendition of Justin Timberlake's hit single SexyBack, with the lyrics changed to 'AeroBack'. The promotion was made as a support to Malaysia's 50th Merdeka Day and also to thank Proton's customers for their support since Proton Saga was first launched,3 receiving several minor cosmetic changes.
The move was also an attempt by Proton to steal potential sales from Perodua's then-forthcoming budget supermini, the Viva. That year, the Proton Saga became the second best selling car behind Perodua MyVi and the best selling saloon car in Malaysia, with over 15,000 orders.
This version is quite notably the fastest and the lightest version of the Saga series Proton has ever produced. However, many public complaints have been filed to this version including interior quality problems such as broken power window switches and uncontrollable flow of the air-conditioning system due to Proton's carelessness in skipping strict quality test to ship the car quickly from overwhelming demand during promotion time.Second generation (2008–present)On January 18, 2008, Proton unveiled the successor to the 2007 Saga, which was planned to be phased out in June 2008. Retaining the Saga name, the new car is an indigenous design, designed to outperform and outengineer the old Saga compact sedan and aeroback in every way. It's bodywork is essentially based on a stretched Proton Savvy. The new model is an in-house design developed in collaboration with Korea's LG CNS and Lotus Engineering. This model enables the Malaysian company play to its strength in the home market i.e. The three-box sedan.
The Proton Saga is not planned for U.S. Launch but will be sold throughout Southeast Asia, in China, India and Australia.As of February 2008, approximately 23,000 customer bookings had been made for the car since its launch and the corresponding waiting time for delivery during that same period stretched up to 5 months.On July 16, 2009, an electrical version of the Proton Saga was demonstrated at the University Sains Malaysia, Penang.
Published on May 31st, 2019 by Subhash Nair 0 This Saga Aeroback Render by Theophilus is Brilliantand Geely are already churning out products together, but we’ve yet to see an all new design. So far, besides the minor cosmetic changes on the X70, Iriz, Persona and Exora facelifts, we’ve yet to really see what Proton’s future lineup will look like. We’re sure they’re cooking up some brilliant things at the Proton Design Studio, but for now we’ll have to make do with the work of automotive rendering wiz Theophilus Chin.The, he didn’t make quite so many drastic changes. Minor facelift on Saga by TheophilusThis Saga featured a few more dynamic angle, a grille from the X70 and some other minor improvements. This time though, he’s gone all out with a retro-modern render of a Proton Saga Aeroback. Premium Spec, Red Theophilus Proton Saga Aeroback Premium spec in red, front.This render merges both Proton’s past and Geely’s current elements.
The flat, body coloured front panel harkens back to the original Saga. This design element was carried throughout the 1st generation, from the Iswara to the Saga LMST. The trapezoidal headlights, the simple, low character line, as well as the flat rear wheel arch These are all hallmark design traits of the Saga.
Theophilus Proton Saga Aeroback Premium spec in red, rear.The rear end is thoroughly modernised and here’s where we see a couple of different takes. This red, ‘premium’ spec one has a piano black strip running across the rear and more generic looking rear lamps. The modern looking dual tone alloys look great but don’t quite fit the profile of the Saga as a budget friendly A-segment sedan. Theophilus Proton Saga Aeroback Standard spec in blue, front.This blue ‘low spec’ render is largely similar at the front but some nice little touches, like the simple rims with colour-matched hub caps give it a more character.Interestingly, the rear end here looks more like a Geely. The taillights seem to be inspired by the Geely Bin Rui. Theophilus Proton Saga Aeroback Standard spec in blue, rear.We really like how these rendered turned out. Proton’s Design Studio really needs to consider offering him a place within their ranks.