COMPARISON COMPANIES PROTON IN DIFFERENT YEARS

Overview

Manufacturer Proton

Production 1985–present

• Malaysia
Assembly
• Bangladesh: Chittagong (PHP
Automoblies)

• Pakistan: (Al Haj Automotive Private

limited)
The Proton Saga is a series of compact and subcompact cars produced by Malaysian automobile
manufacturer Proton. Introduced in 1985, the Proton Saga became the first Malaysian car and a major
milestone in the Malaysian automotive industry. The Saga is Proton's longest running and best-selling
nameplate, with over 1.9 million units produced over 37 years.

The first-generation Saga was developed as the result of a joint venture between HICOM and Mitsubishi
Motors. It is based on the second generation Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore, and was available in 4-door saloon
and 5-door hatchback guises. The second-generation Proton Saga was unveiled on 18 January 2008.It is
based on a stretched Proton Savvy 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 name 'Saga' is an acronym for 'Safety,
Achievement, Greatness, and Ability'.[4] In Malay, 'Saga' refers to the hard red seed (abrus precatorius)
of the Saga tree.The Proton Saga is also a well-known national symbol of Malaysia.

Proton Saga
 (BT, Mk4)

Overview

Production September 2016–present

Body and chassis

Class A-segment

Body style 4-door saloon

Powertrain

Engine 1.3 L VVT S4PE DOHC I4

Transmission 5-speed manual

4-speed automatic

CVT automatic
The third generation Proton Saga, codenamed P2-13A is an A-segment saloon engineered by Malaysian
automobile manufacturer Proton. It was launched on 28 September 2016 as the successor to the
second-generation Proton Saga.
 The third generation Saga is based on the outgoing Saga FLX platform, and is powered by the Iriz's
1.3litre 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 noise, vibration, and
harshness reduction.

The third generation Saga is positioned as Proton's entry-level sedan, below the larger B-segment
Persona. Safety standards have been improved with the introduction of electronic stability control (ESC)
and a 20% stronger body structure. ASEAN NCAP has awarded a 4-star safety rating for the new Saga.

On 6 August 2019, an updated Proton Saga was launched at the Malaysia International Trade and
Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. It's considered as minor change internally but as a facelift to the
public. The car now includes design cues from the Proton X70, Proton Iriz and the Proton Persona which
includes the new "infinite weave," a pattern inspired by batik and Malaysian wood carvings. The
naturally aspirated DOHC VVT engine is no longer paired to a CVT made by Punch Powertrain, but a four
speed torque converter automatic gearbox sourced from Hyundai. The Executive variant was dropped.
with the range consisting of Standard MT, Standard AT and Premium AT. The 2019 Saga also saw the air
conditioning vents moved down to allow space for 'floating' head units which included a head unit that
runs a modified version of Android for the Premium variant. The Saga now starts at a lowered price of
RM32,800 for the manual transmission variant and up to RM39,800 which is almost RM2,000 lower
than the pre-facelift version.

PROTON CAR MODELS OVER THE YEARS:

The Proton Saga saloon was launched on 9 July 1985. It is based on the second-generation Mitsubishi
Lancer Fiore platform and powered by the 1.3-litre 4G13 Orion II engine. In January 1987, Proton
introduced the 1.5-litre 4G15-powered Saga saloon.

The Proton Saga Magma was introduced in mid-1987, offering mild mechanical and cosmetic upgrades.
A new hatchback variant called the Proton Saga Aeroback was launched in October 1987.
The third generation Saga is positioned as Proton's entry-level sedan, below the larger B-segment
Persona. Safety standards have been improved with the introduction of electronic stability control (ESC)
and a 20% stronger body structure. ASEAN NCAP has awarded a 4-star safety rating for the new Saga.