Proton cars get costlier by up to RM 10,000 with SST

KUALA LUMPUR: As soon as the government ended the SST exemption on CKD and CBU cars in Malaysia, automakers started revealing the revised pricing for their local lineups. Proton also updated the prices for the Saga, Exora and X70 shortly after ending the rebate, and in the latest phase, it announced the new prices for the remaining models, including the Iriz, Persona, and X50. 

Let’s check out the new price-list

Model	New Prices (with SST)	Old prices (without SST)	Maximum difference
X50	RM 86,300 - RM 113,300	RM 79,200 - RM 103,300	Up to 10,000
X70	RM 98,800 - RM 128,800	RM 93,900 - RM 121,800	Up to 7,000
Saga	RM 34,400 - RM 44,300	RM 34,800 - RM 44,800	Up to RM 500
Exora	RM 59,800 - RM 66,800	RM 57,300 - RM 64,300	Up to RM 2,500
Iriz	RM 40,800 - RM 54,800	RM 42,800 - RM 57,300	Up to RM 2,500
Persona	RM 45,800 - RM 55,800	RM 47,800 - RM 58,300	Up to RM 2,500

With the inclusion of sales tax, the X50 gets the maximum price hike with base-spec Standard model now costlier by RM 7,000 and the top-spec Flagship retailing at a premium of RM 10,000. 

Well, even with the higher price, the X50 remains one of the best value-for-money B-segment SUVs in the local market. It set a new monthly sales volume record in July 2022 and snatched the crown of best-selling vehicle in Malaysia from the Perodua Myvi. This achievement ensures the brand’s strong positioning as a leader in the hotly contested SUV segment.

On the bottom side, Saga received a modest hike of only up to RM 500. The rejuvenated version of the sedan also continues to attain strong numbers and enjoy its top position in the A-segment sedan category.

Well, after revamping all the Saga and the X70 earlier this year, Proton is now geared up for the all-new Exora launch, which is set for tomorrow i.e. August 19, 2022. Are you excited? Let us know in the comments.

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