Proton was one of the few carmakers to emerge from the 80s (coincidentally, Geely was also part of that small batch). The first car to bear the Proton name was the Proton Saga. Based on the Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore, the Saga was a big deal for Malaysia when it first came to fruition in 1985. Thirty five years later, the Saga remains highly relevant. The compact saloon is affordable and perfect for young families. It is a worthy successor to the “Saga” name. Having evolved over 35 years, the Saga
Oct 26, 2020
Proton ialah antara beberapa syarikat pengeluar kenderaan yang muncul pada era 80-an. Kereta pertama yang menggunakan nama Proton adalah Proton Saga. Dibangunkan berdasarkan Mitsubishi Lancar Fiore, Saga merupakan antara keunggulan Malaysia sewaktu ia dirasmikan pada tahun 1985. Untuk pengetahuan anda, sedan kompak ini dihasilkan untuk berharga mampu milik dan sesuai untuk keluarga muda. 35 tahun kemudian, ia masih relevan. Sedan ini masih memiliki kekuatan yang ada pada nama “Saga” selama ini.
Nov 1, 2020
As part of Proton’s aggressive push to export overseas, the company has launched the Proton Saga in Pakistan. Five variants are available in Pakistan, with prices ranging from PKR 1,975,000 (~RM 54k) for the Saga Standard MT to PKR 2,225,000 (~RM 60k) for the Saga Ace AT. In addition to the regular variants, Proton’s Pakistan arm is also offering the Saga R3 there. Only 100 units of the kitted-up Saga are offered. Unlike Malaysia whereby the model is sold exclusively with a four-speed automatic,
Apr 5, 2021
After reporting a few spy shots of the X70 and the Saga being spotted on roads all over Pakistan, it appears that Proton’s launch in the South Asian country is imminent. Partnering with Al-Haj Automotive, the Proton X70 will be the first model launched in Pakistan in December. This will be followed by the Saga in January 2021 according to a report by CarSpiritPK. The Pakistani-spec X70 will be powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-pot similar to the Bangladeshi X70 that produces 177 PS and 255 N
Nov 23, 2020
Sebagai rakyat Malaysia, kita telah menyaksikan peningkatan yang ketara dari segi kualiti dan pembuatan produk tempatan. Dalam aspek pengangkutan, kita memiliki dua jenama kenderaan yang lahir dari tanah air sendiri iaitu Perodua dan Proton. Kedua-dua jenama ini telah gagah bertakhta dalam membantu kehidupan rakyat jelata. Model seperti Perodua Kancil dan Proton Saga telah memberikan peluang kepada masyarakat untuk memiliki kenderaan dengan harga mampu milik. Dengan itu, ia digelar sebagai keret
Sep 29, 2020
The Proton Saga turned 35 in 2020 and to celebrate that, Proton launched the Saga Anniversary Edition. Resplendent in a black and yellow paint job, the commemorative edition Saga sold all 1,100 units in just 5 days! Kudos to Proton for achieving that success in such a short time but it seems that being a fast-seller isn’t just limited to local sales. Once upon a time, Proton did just that with the original Saga in the UK. Proton’s UK adventure began in 1988 when it displayed 9 Proton Saga models
Sep 6, 2020
The Proton Saga is a humble, affordable car in Malaysia but can you imagine spending around RM 123k for one? It might sound hard to believe but that’s the price of a base-spec Saga after conversion in Nepal. After launching in Kenya and Egypt, the next stop for the entry-level Proton model is the hilly Himalayan terrain of Nepal. Proton cars are distributed by Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd and the Saga is the first Proton model to be launched there. There are two variants available for the Nepal-spec
Jan 14, 2021
Okay, readers, this has been rattling around my head for the past week. As Malaysians, it is our sworn duty to protect and support all things Malaysian. Our national flower is the hibiscus, the national animal – the Malayan Tiger, and our breakfast of champions – nasi lemak with a side of fried eggs and sambal ikan bilis. But when it comes to cars, it is a bit of a difficult choice with which to award as the Malaysian people’s car? Is it the Perodua Kancil, the city roundabout that gave many Mal
Sep 27, 2020
A couple of days ago, we reported that Proton is in the midst of growing their export business, expanding the business to various new markets. Though not an entirely new market, it appears that Proton is quietly gearing up to introduce the Proton Saga in Egypt, as seen on several social media postings. Seen here is the current-generation Proton Saga facelift that was introduced in Malaysia in August 2019. At a glance, it appears that the Egypt-bound units are visually identical to the Malaysian-
Dec 14, 2020
Proton Cars Egypt has just introduced the 2021 Proton Saga in Egypt, days after the model was seen at dealer lots. Three variants are offered in Egypt, namely the 1.3 Standard MT, 1.3 Standard AT, and 1.3 Premium AT. As the name implies, all three variants are powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.3-litre (1,332 cc, not the Pakistan Saga’s 1,299 cc unit) petrol engine that does 95 PS and 120 Nm, hooked up to a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual. Safety equipment include twin airbags, ABS,
Dec 23, 2020
Proton has been ramping up its presence in Pakistan with the launching of the Saga a little more than a week ago. Even though it has only two models in its line-up with the Proton X70 completing the pair, Proton’s partner in the South Asian nation, Al-Haj Automotive aims to commence local assembly at its new plant by the third quarter of 2021. The plant, which is built on a greenfield site in Karachi, will have a planned capacity of 25,000 units a year. About USD 30 million have been invested in
Apr 12, 2021
The 2019 Proton Saga facelift is our national carmaker's most important model launch after the much-hyped Proton X70. It is the most affordable Proton model sold at a price point that most hardworking Malaysians can afford. With the facelift, Proton has elevated its entry-level car to be a desirable product. Proton engineers did not only set out to make the Proton Saga look good but also focused on making it feel good. The latter although quite abstract, can be clearly felt at every important to
Jan 30, 2020
(2020 Perodua Bezza Spec and Prices | Gallery) | (2019 Proton Saga Spec and Prices | Gallery) As Perodua recently unveiled the updated 2020 Bezza, the burning question on everyone’s mind is simple - should I pick the new Bezza or the equally-new Proton Saga? Fuel efficiency - Bezza is king, naturally Since its introduction back in 2016, the Perodua Bezza has cemented its fuel efficiency capabilities, thanks to its featherlight body, fuel-sipping engines, and slippery aerodynamics. According to P
Jan 10, 2020
Proton Saga Selepas 35 tahun dalam pasaran, Proton Saga sememangnya dekat di hati rakyat Malaysia. Proton Saga mungkin bermula sebagai sedan segmen C tetapi mengikut peredaran masa, ia berubah menjadi sedan segmen A. Sepanjang 35 tahun tersebut, Proton Saga tentunya menjadi sebahagian daripada kehidupan rata-rata rakyat Malaysia. Hari ini, tumpuan akan diberikan kepada Proton Saga generasi ke 2, khususnya Proton Saga FL dan FLX yang sudah mencecah 10 tahun. Lebih dari 10 tahun, mungkin bukan ses
Nov 16, 2020
Earlier, we've compared the maintenance costs between two of Malaysia’s cheapest sedans, the Proton Saga and Perodua Bezza. Perodua Bezza gallery Now, let’s throw periodic maintenance, road tax, and insurance into the mix and see which entry-level sedan is cheaper to run and maintain. Proton Saga gallery From the table compiled, it is clear that over a period of 5 years, the Proton Saga is RM 910.64 cheaper than the Perodua Bezza, but that is not the full story. It is worth noting that Proton ha
May 6, 2020
The new 2020 Perodua Bezza is the natural rival to the Proton Saga in the A-Segment sedan market, but with the highest spec Advance (AV) priced at RM 49,980, there are other options that you should consider in the bigger B-Segment – the Proton Persona 1.6 Executive. Take a look at the overview: Evidently, the Premium spec Saga is the cheapest of the lot as compared to both the Bezza 1.3 AV and Persona 1.6 Executive on paper. That being said, let’s compare the specs and equipment levels offered i
Mar 12, 2020
Proton Saga generasi pertama memang didatangkan dengan pelbagai gimik pemasaran. Anak sulung Proton ini ternyata menerima edisi-edisi khas seperti Proton Saga Knight sehinggalah ke hari ini dengan Proton Saga Edisi Ulangtahun. Namun begitu, mungkinkah Proton Saga Limousine 1.5A ini model Proton Saga paling mahal? Proton Saga Limousine adalah sebuah model khas yang dikeluarkan pada tahun 1990 dengan harga anggaran sekitar RM 50,000 pada ketika itu. Proton Saga Edisi Ulangtahun ke 25 pula pernah d
Sep 14, 2020
Proton Saga Tak sampai beberapa jam montaj Proton Saga Edisi Ulangtahun 2020 dipaparkan, beberapa imej Proton Saga Edisi Ulangtahun 2020 telahpun tertiris. Laman Facebook The Ajerul memuat naik beberapa imej Proton Saga Edisi Ulangtahun yang sangat-sangat mirip dengan model yang ditunjukkan di dalam montaj. The Ajerul turut menambah bahawa Proton Saga Edisi Ulangtahun ini didatangkan dalam varian premium. Berkemungkinan besar, harga Proton Saga Edisi Ulangtahun 2020 ini lebih daripada RM 40,000
Jul 8, 2020
Proton Saga Artikel ini dibuat bukanlah untuk mengkondem Proton Saga. Artikel ini hanya sekadar ingin memberi sedikit sudut pandang berbeza bagi pembaca yang sedang berkira-kira untuk membeli kereta ini. Sebagai seorang pemilik Proton Saga 2020 baru, kereta ini mudah menjadi kereta kegemaran saya. Tidak dinafikan, ramai yang menggemari Proton Saga 2020 baru ini kerana nilainya. Memang juara kereta rakyat Malaysia! Dengan harga dibawah RM 40,000, siapa yang mampu menandingi Proton Saga dalam aspe
Jun 16, 2020
As July 9 looms upon us, we take this opportunity to celebrate an iconic nameplate in Malaysian automotive history. For it was on July 9 1985 that the Proton Saga started rolling off the production lines. An impressive feat, seeing that Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional (Proton) had just been established 2 years prior. And now, here we are, the Saga nameplate still with us, still going strong, still staying true to its humble origins and purpose and ever popular with Malaysian consumers. In fact, the
Jul 7, 2020
Kereta spek permulaan dengan rim keluli serta bampar yang tidak dicat adalah perkara yang telah lepas di Malaysia. Mengenai Proton X50, varian pengenalan 1.5T Standard yang berharga RM 72,900 masih mempunyai ciri yang mencukupi. Tetapi bagaimana kalau ada variant yang lebih bawah? Baru-baru ini, Theophilus Chin telah melakar Proton X50 spec kosong yang berwarna putih. Sejujurnya, ia masih boleh diterima. Istilah “spec kosong” sebenarnya cukup sesuai untuk anda yang hanya memerlukan kereta sebaga
Jan 22, 2021
Base model cars with steel wheels and unpainted bumpers are pretty much a thing of the past in Malaysia. In its lowest trim, the Proton X50 is still well-equipped and starts at RM 72,900* (1.5T Standard). But what if there was a cheaper variant? Well, Theophilus Chin has had enough free time to render this Proton X50 “Kosong Spec” in white, complete with steelies and to be honest, it doesn't look too bad. Base spec or “kosong spec” cars have always been great for those who needed nothing more th
Jan 24, 2021
Tular di media sosial semalam apabila sebuah Proton Saga didakwa jatuh daripada parkir bangunan di pusat beli belah Station 18, Ipoh. Video yang memaparkan sebuah Proton Saga dalam keadaan mengiring di perkarangan parkir menjadi tular apabila ia didakwa jatuh dari parkir tingkat atas. Ketua Polis Daerah Ipoh, Asisten Komisioner A Asmadi Abdul Aziz walaubagaimanapun tampil menjelaskan keadaan. Ujar beliau, Proton Saga terbabit bukan jatuh dari bangunan tetapi terbabas dari kawasan parkir. Pemandu
Feb 2, 2021
Beberapa intipan Proton Saga yang sedang diuji di Lahore telah dijumpai berdasarkan laporan CarSpiritPK.com. Menurut mereka, syarikat Proton akan bekerjasama dengan Al-Haj Automotive untuk memperkenalkan barisan kenderaan mereka di Pakistan, bermula dengan Proton Saga. Proton Saga akan didatangkan dengan enjin yang lebih kecil untuk mendapat potongan cukai yang lebih tinggi di Pakistan. Ia bakal mendapat enjin berkapasiti bawah 1.3 liter untuk memberikan harga yang lebih menarik dalam pasaran Pa
Sep 1, 2020
The third-generation Proton Saga was introduced back in 2016 and it received its mid-life update in August 2019. Perhaps the biggest improvement done to the Saga was the discontinuation of the Punch-sourced CVT-type automatic transmission, which has been replaced by a Hyundai-sourced four-speed torque converter automatic unit. Previously a B-segment model, Proton has since redesignated the Saga as an A-segment sedan to compete against the Perodua Bezza – the Saga’s primary rival. The Proton Saga
Dec 31, 2020
Proton Saga Proton Saga adalah model Proton yang sudah menjengah umur 35 tahun sejak awal pelancarannya. Model facelift generasi ke 3 sekarang adalah antara model Proton Saga yang hampir sempurna sehingga menyukarkan penambahbaikan generasi akan datang. Walaubagaimanapun, bagaimana keadaan Proton Saga jika menerima lambang R3? Jika khabar angin mengatakan bahawa Proton Iriz bakal menerima tambahan aksesori R3 justeru Proton Saga juga harus disyorkan untuk menerima talaan lambang R3. Sebelum ini,
Dec 21, 2020
Proton secara senyap telah membawakan sebuah lagi kejutan tahun 2021. Kali ini, giliran Proton Saga pula menerima lambang R3. Gambar intipan daripada rakan media Funtasticko memperlihatkan Proton Saga dengan lambang R3 pada bahagian bonet di atas treler untuk penghantaran. Destinasi model ini masih menjadi misteri. Selain daripada Proton Saga R3, sebuah lagi model Proton R3 iaitu Proton Iriz turut dilihat berada di atas treler untuk penghantaran. Memandangkan kedua-dua model ini diintip di atas
Feb 8, 2021
Perodua Axia Kereta adalah antara pembelian termahal kita. Biasanya masa selama 5, 7, atau bahkan 9 tahun diambil hanya untuk membayarnya. Sebilangan daripada kita mungkin mengambil jalan yang kurang popular dengan mengelakkan pinjaman. Apabila pengeluar kenderaan mempertimbangkan bajet pengguna yang ketat, pengeluar kenderaan telah menawarkan sebuah kenderaan spesifikasi asas atau kereta spec "kosong". Secara asasnya, kereta bertujuan untuk membawa anda dari satu tempat ke suatu tempat lain. Ke
Sep 30, 2020
The Proton Saga has now made its way to Kenya as Proton has officially shipped its first batch of cars to the country. The Sagas were shipped to Kenya as completely knocked down (CKD) kits and will be locally assembled Nairobi for the country’s market. Kenya is just yet another country added to Proton’s list of export destinations this year. Earlier this year, Proton also launched the Proton X70 in Pakistan. The 30 Proton Saga kits will be assembled by Simba Corporation (Simba), a diversified co
Aug 24, 2020
Proton Saga Sebelum ini, Wapcar.my pernah bertanya adakah Proton Saga layak menerima lambang R3. Hal ini kerana Proton Saga sememangnya layak diposisikan sebagai sebuah model gaya hidup berbanding model pengenalan yang selalu dikaitkan. Nampaknya persoalan kami terjawab. Laman automotif Careta telah menerima beberapa imej spyshot yang eksklusif, khususnya ruang kabin Proton Saga. Adakah ini model Proton Saga R3 yang akan datang? Aksen kuning dapat dilihat pada beberapa perincian kecil; mirip den
Dec 30, 2020
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