During a recent press event marking the start of CKD operations for the Proton Saga in Egypt, Proton let slip a significant new development: a new AMA platform. In a corporate video released by Proton, Steven Xu, Proton’s Director of International Sales said, "Next year, we plan to produce at least 5,000 units of the Proton Saga (in Egypt). For 2026, under the AHTV initiative, with the new introduction of ‘AMA’ models, we are aiming to reach the maximum capacity of the plant, which is 20,000 to

Despite exporting more cars than ever before, only 3 percent of Proton’s total annual production is currently sent to international markets. This translates to around 4,000–5,000 units annually across 14 countries, including Pakistan, Kenya, Brunei, Egypt, and Bangladesh. However, Proton aims to double this figure by the end of 2025, bolstered by recent launch of CKD operations for the Proton Saga in Egypt, which was marked by a flag-off ceremony recently. Proton’s first milestone is to double i

Proton has begun completely knocked down (CKD) operations for the Proton Saga in Egypt, marking a significant step in its plans to expand its footprint in new markets. The milestone was celebrated with a flag-off ceremony at Proton’s Centre of Excellence headquarters, where 120 left-hand drive (LHD) Proton Saga CKD packs were sent to Egypt. The event was attended by high-profile officials, including H.E. Ragai Tawfik Said Nasr, the Ambassador of Egypt to Malaysia, and Datuk Hanafi Sakri, Deputy

It's confirmed: the current Proton Saga platform will be reworked and upgraded for the next-generation model, instead of switching to an entirely new platform or using the Proton X50’s BMA platform, which had long been considered the plan. In a recent news release, Proton stated: "Proton is working closely with its partner Zhejiang Geely Holding Ltd (Geely) to explore model enhancement activities from the existing platform. Already, collaborative efforts between the duo have been conducted over

The Proton Saga, Malaysia's first-ever national car, continues to be stronger than ever entering its 39th year of continuous production. The model recorded sales of 7,855 units in July, its highest-ever single-month figure since October 2013. Year-to-date (YTD) sales have grown by 8.8 percent year-on-year, totalling 42,693 units, versus 39,251 units in the same period in 2023, indicating strong momentum moving towards the end of 2024. Since the Proton Saga first rolled off production lines on 9

Proton recorded 15,103 units in sales (wholesales, including exports) for the month of July 2024, an increase of 37.3% from the month before. Proton regained back its ground lost in June 2024, when sales dropped 12.1% following a planned plant shutdown for what the company described as ‘operational improvement activities.’ Cumulative January to July 2024 sales however, totaled 88,799 units, down 2% from the same seven-month period last year. July’s figure is also Proton’s highest since September