All-new 2026 Proton Saga launched, here’s all you need to know

The moment we have been waiting for a long time is finally here. Proton’s longstanding model, the Saga, has finally hit the roads in its all-new avatar, ready to carry its legacy forward. The 2026 Proton Saga features a wide range of enhancements not only in terms of design but also in technology, safety and overall driving experience.

2026 Proton Saga - All you need to know 

2026 Proton Saga price 

The new Saga is offered in three variants - Standard, Executive, and Premium, priced as follows -

Variants	Price	Price (with special launch rebate)
Proton Saga Standard	RM 38,990	RM 37,990
Proton Saga Executive	RM 44,990	RM 43,990
Proton Saga Premium	RM 49,990	RM 48,990

As mentioned, Proton offers an RM 1,000 cash rebate to early birds on the purchase of the upgraded sedan. Notably, the promo is valid until the end of the year.

Further sweetening the deal is a special launch package (valid until December 31), which offers the following benefits - 

• Pro Trade-in with overtrade support worth RM 1,500 or Pro X-Change with overtrade support worth RM 2,000
• Pro Finance: Special financing rates starting from 2.6%
• Pro Shield: Proton insurance programme

As for warranty and service package, the new Saga comes with a standard 5-year/150,000 km warranty and free labour for the first three service intervals.

2026 Proton Saga platform 

The upgraded Saga underpins a new AMA platform, which is flexible and scalable and features a new electrical architecture supporting smart systems and driver-assistance features. Notably, Proton owns the Intellectual Property Rights of this “future-ready” platform, which represents its growing engineering capability.

As for better handling, it benefits from a redesigned rear subframe, a new anti-roll bar,  stiffer bushings, and electric power steering. 

2026 Proton Saga exterior

In terms of exterior, the new Saga boasts a next-gen style with a bold front grille featuring a Sulaman Songket motif and full LED projector headlamps. Towards the rear, we can find a fresh pair of LED taillights and Proton badging across the boot lid. The sedan rides on 14-inch single-tone alloy wheels as standard. 

With the Executive trim, customers get automatic headlights, 15-inch single-tone alloy wheels, and LED daytime running lights. However, the top-spec Premium sets itself apart with full-width LED tail lights, side skirting, 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and electrically adjustable side mirrors. 

2026 Proton Saga interior

The thoughtfully designed cabin looks cleaner with a more horizontal dashboard layout featuring a 3D pattern inspired by the Pantai Waves motif. Key features include -

• 9-inch infotainment display (with Executive and Premium trims)
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (with Executive and Premium trims)
• 7-inch TFT meter combination

• New gear shift lever with illuminated indicators on the knob
• Four-speaker sound system (Two-speaker with the standard trim)
• Push-start button
• Leatherette wrapped steering wheel (with Premium trim)
• Dual-tone leatherette upholstery (fabric upholstery with Standard and Executive)  
• Intelligent entry (with Executive and Premium trims)
• Three USB Ports (One with the standard trim)
• Reverse camera (with Executive and Premium trims)
• 420 litres boot space

2026 Proton Saga engine and transmission

Powering the updated Saga is a new “iGT” 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that replaces the older 1.3-litre unit. The new mill generates a maximum power of 120 PS at 6,100 rpm and a peak torque of 150 Nm between 4,000 and 5,000 rpm. Compared to the outgoing model, it is 25 PS more powerful and delivers 30 Nm more torque.

As for transmission, there are two options - the Standard and Executive variants come with a four-speed automatic gearbox, whereas the top-spec Premium variant gets a Continuously Variable Transmission.

Speaking of the new Proton Saga fuel efficiency, the automaker claims that the new mechanical setup is 14.04% more fuel efficient and provides a fuel consumption rating as low as 4.9 litres per 100 km (20.4 kmpl) on the Malaysian Driving Cycle.

2026 Proton Saga safety

Based on Proton’s reinforced safety structure with hot-press formed components, the new Saga offers superior rigidity and protection. In terms of safety features, it sees a big upgrade with six airbags (two as standard) and Level 1 Advanced Driver Assistance System (exclusive to the Premium model). The latter comprises -

• Autonomous emergency braking 
• Intelligent high-beam control 
• Lane departure warning
• Lane change assist 
• Forward collision warning
• Rear collision warning
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Front departure alert
• Door opening warning 

2026 Proton Saga colours

The colour palette comprises 5 options - Ruby Red, Armour Silver, Snow White, Marine Blue (new) and Space Grey (new).

In a nutshell, the all-new 2026 Proton Saga marks an exciting chapter for the iconic sedan with a refreshed design, an upgraded platform and enhanced safety and technology, setting new benchmarks in Malaysia’s A-segment sedan category.  

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