Proton Saga Overview Manufacturer Production 1985 – present Assembly Malaysia: ( PONSB, 1985–present) Malaysia: Shah Alam ( AMIM, Iswara only) Malaysia: (, Iswara only) Body and chassis The Proton Saga is a series of cars produced by automobile manufacturer. The Proton Saga is widely credited as the first Malaysian car. It is Proton's flagship model and the company's longest running nameplate, having been produced for over 31 years. The first generation Proton Saga was developed as the result of a joint venture between and. It is based on the 1983, and was available in 4-door and 5-door guises.
The second generation Proton Saga was unveiled on 18 January 2008. It is based on a stretched platform and was developed in-house by Proton.
The third generation Proton Saga was launched on 28 September 2016. It is based on the outgoing Saga FLX platform, and is powered by the Iriz's 1.3-litre VVT engine.
The Proton Saga is best known to have been named after the tiny red seed of the tree ( Adenanthera pavonina). It is also a well-known of Malaysia. Main article: The Proton Saga was launched on 9 July 1985. It is based on the 1983 platform, and powered by the 1.3-litre engine. In January 1987, Proton introduced the 1.5-litre -powered Saga saloon. The Proton Saga Magma was introduced in mid-1987, offering mild mechanical and cosmetic upgrades.
A new variant called the Proton Saga Aeroback was launched in October 1987. On 16 March 1989, Proton launched the Saga in the. The saloon models were renamed Proton 1.3 and Proton 1.5, while the hatchback versions featured additional 'Aeroback' badging.
Proton advertised their models with the slogan 'Japanese Technology, Malaysian Style'. Proton later set the record for the 'Fastest selling make of new car ever to enter the United Kingdom', exceeding their 12-month sales target within 6 months. In August 1990, the Proton Saga Megavalve was launched in Malaysia. It was fitted with a more powerful 12-valve engine, and the exterior design was altered slightly with a new grille, trim and rims along with the inclusion of rear seat belts and a third brake light as standard.
Proton launched the Saga Megavalve in the United Kingdom in January 1991, where it was renamed Proton 12-Valve. Main article: On 15 August 1992, the Proton Saga Iswara (also known as the Proton Mpi in the United Kingdom) was launched. It was named after the butterfly ( Papilio iswara) of. It shared the platform found in the previous iteration, but received major exterior and interior changes. The Saga Iswara was available in 4-door and 5-door guises and was equipped with the same 1.3L and 1.5L engines. The saloon version of the Saga Iswara became 's preferred choice of.
It continued to be imported to until 1996, having been sold along side the there since 1993. In 2001, Proton introduced the Iswara Aeroback Special Edition. It was based on the Saga Iswara hatchback but included large exterior cosmetic changes and minor interior alterations.
It was only available in silver, with and the 1.3 litre engine. Main article: The Proton Saga LMST was launched in 2003. It was based on the same platform found in the previous models.
Nonetheless, it featured a modernized interior and major exterior modifications and improvements. The 1.3-litre engine was tuned to produce 83 bhp (62 kW). It was only available in two trim lines, limited to the 5-speed. In late 2006, Proton updated the Saga LMST, offering mainly cosmetic exterior changes.
It was only available in two colours, black and orange, and was limited to the 1.3L engine, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. On 4 March 2007, launched the final facelift model of the first generation Proton Saga, the Proton Saga LMST 50th Merdeka Anniversary Edition. It was largely identical to the 2006 Saga LMST, but was sold at a discount price of RM26,999 as opposed to the former RM33,240 price. The promotion was made in view of 50th celebrations and as a symbol of Proton's gratitude to their customers. That year, the Proton Saga became the second best selling car behind the. Main article: The second generation Proton Saga, also called the Saga BLM (Base Line Model) launched on 18 January 2008. It was indigenously designed unlike the former generation and launched with 3 variants which were priced between RM31,498 and RM39,998 respectively.
All variants were powered by Proton's 1.3 litre engine. The new Saga was a great sales success for Proton, having received over 23,000 bookings in less than two weeks since launch. It also replaced the older Saga Iswara as taxi of choice from 2008 to 2010. The taxi variants were equipped with 1.6 litre 110 bhp CamPro engines and were later converted to. The Proton Saga SE was unveiled in July 2009.
It was sold as a premium variant with just 2 colour options and a unique body kit, mated to the CamPro 1.3 engine found in the other models. In that same month, showcased the emission-free Saga EV Concept in,. Powered by a 125 kW (168 hp) mated to a 5 speed manual transmission, it had a maximum range of 109 kilometres (68 miles) and could be charged over a standard household outlet.
On the eve of 2009, Proton launched the S16 in the market. The S16 was identical to the Saga, but featured the more powerful 110 bhp 1.6 engine. At the time, it retailed for AUD$11,990, making it the cheapest new car in Australia. Main article: On 30 November 2010, Proton unveiled the facelifted Proton Saga FL at the International Motor Expo 2010. It received large exterior updates, but the technical specifications and interior remain mostly unchanged from the pre-facelift Saga. The Saga FL was launched in two weeks after its unveil. It was sold in two trim lines and both were available with 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmissions.
Every Proton Saga FL came standard with 4 power windows. Later in May 2011, a more powerful model called the Proton Saga FL 1.6 Executive was launched. Main article: 8 months after the launch of the Saga FL, Proton added to its line-up the Saga FLX in which 'X' stands for extra. The FLX is available in two trim lines which can be mated to a choice of either manual or drivetrains. The fine-tuned engine is utilized and there are options for dual and with. The handling has been vastly improved with a new suspension setup which strikes a balance between ride comfort and handling performance. The exterior of the Saga FLX is identical to the Saga FL.
The Proton Saga FLX SE was launched on 30 November 2011. It is powered by a 108 hp 1.6 litre engine, paired to a CVT. Driver and passenger airbags as well as ABS with EBD are standard. The FLX SE is equipped with sportier kit and is only available in two colours, white and red.
The Saga FLX entered the market in June 2012, where it was renamed the S16 FLX. It replaces the old S16 in Proton Australia's fleet. The S16 FLX comes in two variants, the GX and GXR, each with manual and drivetrain options respectively, with dual, and standard across the range. On 15 June 2013, Proton introduced a new sub-variant of the Saga FLX, called the Saga SV. SV is an acronym for Super Value, with prices starting from just RM33,438 for the manual transmission variant.
Despite the reduction in price, the Saga SV offers improved safety standards with dual airbags and a reinforced frame with only minimal exterior changes when compared to the Saga FLX Standard. The Saga Plus was produced in five colours, namely Tranquility Black, Fire Red, Genetic Silver, Solid White and Elegant Brown. Despite the added cosmetic upgrades, prices for the Saga Plus remained unchanged from the Saga SV, ranging from RM33,242 for the manual with solid paint to RM36,577 for the CVT with metallic paint, all of which were on-the-road prices with insurance. A three-year or 100,000 km warranty was also offered. Main article: The third generation Proton Saga, codenamed P2-13A is an engineered by Malaysian automobile manufacturer. It was launched on 28 September 2016 as the successor to the.
The third generation Saga is based on the outgoing Saga FLX platform, and is powered by the Iriz's 1.3-litre VVT engine producing 94 Hp. Proton has completely re-engineered the exterior design of the new Saga. Its interior has been revamped and refined with an emphasis on reduction. The third generation Saga is positioned as Proton's entry-level sedan, below the larger B-segment. Safety standards have been improved with the introduction of electronic stability control (ESC) and a 20% stronger body structure. Has awarded a 4-star safety rating for the new Saga.
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