
Proton Saga 2021 is a 5 Seater Sedan available between a price range of RM 32,800 - RM 39,800 in the Malaysia. It is available in 5 colors, 3 variants, 1 engine, and 2 transmissions option: Manual and Automatic in the Malaysia. The Saga dimensions is 4331 mm L x 1689 mm W x 1491 mm H. Over 21 users have reviewed Saga on basis of Features, Mileage, seating comfort, and engine performance. Saga top competitors are Axia, Bezza, Myvi and Persona.
Engine | 1332 cc |
Power | 94 hp |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Driver Airbag | Yes |
Air Conditioner | Yes |
Power Steering | Yes |
Seating Capacity | 5 Seats |
Central Locking | Yes |
The Proton Saga is fairly big for a car of its price. The overall length and width of the car feel as big as a car from one segment above, giving it a feel of driving a bigger car.
The bigger dimension of the Proton Saga on the outside clearly makes one feel pampered on the inside as well. The space levels inside the cabin are quite massive, with very impressive legroom and knee room at the rear.
Apart from the space, another area which makes the inner occupants of the car feel comfortable is the plush ride quality. The suspension setup is on the softer side, which is comfortable for long drives as well.
Going by the exterior looks, it is very clear that the Proton Saga is not a car from today’s generation. While the low slung stance makes it feel dynamic, the overall boxy profile is clearly not trendy and might not appeal to the young generation at least.
Step inside the cabin and the dated feel of the car strengthens even more. The dashboard looks terribly dated and feels as if it belongs to two or three decades old.
For a car of this price, the Proton Saga lacks a number of comfort and convenience features which the buyers of today’s generation take for granted. The lack of a proper touch screen audio system itself is a turn off for many buyers.
Variant | Price | Specifications | |
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Proton Saga Standard MT |
RM 32,800 *
OTR Price
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1332 cc, 94 hp, Manual, Petrol | VIEW JANUARY OFFERS |
Proton Saga Standard AT |
RM 35,800 *
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1332 cc, 94 hp, Automatic, Petrol | VIEW JANUARY OFFERS |
Proton Saga Premium AT |
RM 39,800 *
OTR Price
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1332 cc, 94 hp, Automatic, Petrol | VIEW JANUARY OFFERS |
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Shah Alam | RM 32,800 - RM 39,800 |
Petaling Jaya | RM 32,800 - RM 39,800 |
Johor Bahru | RM 32,800 - RM 39,800 |
Kuching | RM 32,800 - RM 39,800 |
Kota Kinabalu | RM 32,800 - RM 39,800 |
Saga is available in 5 different colors - Ruby Red, Snow White, Armour Silver, Jet Grey and Rosewood Maroon.
The Proton Saga is the national car of Malaysia. Over its three decades of existence, it has gone through two generations and countless updates. But it has always relied on delivering exceptional levels of value for making sales. The value proposition, however, is extremely tricky to crack. The expectations of people keep increasing every year while they cannot be expected to pay more for what they get. Thriving or even surviving on such a USP is a nerve-racking prospect for even the biggest car makers in the world.
And yet here we are reading the review of a car that is still known for being the cheapest car made by Proton in the country. It is on sale in the country for as cheap as RM 35590. No wonder it is often the first car ever owned or driven by many of us in Malaysia. So, how has the car that started it all, fared in its most recent iteration?
The interior quality is cheap as can be expected at this price range. But it never gets unpleasant. And even so the basics are all covered. There is a 2 DIN head unit that boasts all the connectivity options from Bluetooth to USB on the Premium. The base models come with 2 speakers while the Premium and Executive come with 4. The Premium also comes with a reversing camera integrated into the rear view mirror. There are also two USB plug points. Steering mounted controls for the audio are available for the Premium. The steering, however, can only be adjusted for tilt but should be sufficient for people of normal height. The seats could also use some adjustability options on top of the slide and recline adjustability. Rear passenger comfort is decent. The legroom is increased from the outgoing model. This is because of the design of the rear sections of the front seats which are recessed. There is enough storage space in the cabin and the boot is now 420 liters which can be increased by folding down the rear seats. Life in the cabin is nice as it manages to shut out most of the noise and vibration from the engine, allowing the passengers to cruise nicely at high speed.
As a compact sedan, its dimensions are appropriate reading 4331 (L) X 1689 (W) X 1491 (H) mm. The wheelbase is 2465 mm while the ground clearance is a decent 150 mm. The wheelbase is the only thing that is not larger than its predecessor. Simply because it’s cheap doesn’t mean that customers will settle for a box on wheels. Even at this price range, customers demand good looking cars from car makers. The Proton Saga is decidedly not boxy. The body shape is modern and looks like an evolution of the older model. The front end is especially recognizable even with its reshaped headlights. Touches of old and new design elements from other proton cars can also be seen in the grille and bumper. The hood has an unmistakable European contour to it. The rear is even more handsome with its segmented taillights joined by the black or chrome horizontal piece that runs across the width. The side also gets a more curved C-pillar that makes for a less boxy and well-proportioned shape. The standard variants get 13” wheels which go up in size by an inch for each subsequently higher variant. Tires are 175/70 on the standard, 185/60 on the Executive and 185/55 on the Premium.
There are 4 variants available - Standard M/T, Standard CVT, Executive CVT, and Premium CVT. Powering all of them is a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder, fuel injected VVT churning out 94 hp at 5,750 rpm and peak torque of 120 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels through a 5-speed manual or a CVT. This CVT along with the ECU have been greatly improved and make for easy overtakes and acceleration. But the accelerator pedal needs to be used progressively and the driver should manage their expectations. The manual should serve those looking for a more spirited response. The suspension is set up on the firmer side which along with the hydraulic steering makes it easy to steer around corners. The handling has a planted feel that is quite surprising for a car like this thanks to the stiffened chassis. More importantly, the mileage figure is especially promising. Proton claims that the car can manage 17.9 kmpl on the CVT and 18.5 kmpl on the manual, while still doing 90kmph. While being impressive on their own, these numbers themselves are big improvements on their predecessor. They are, however, a fair bit lower than their biggest competitor the Perodua Bezza which claims mileage figures in 20-22 km/L range.
There are ventilated discs on the front and drum brakes on the rear. ABS with EBD and brake assist is available on the Executive and Premium variants. Electronic stability control, traction control and hill hold assist, however, are only available on the topmost Premium variant. Thankfully all variants come equipped with dual front airbags, ISOFIX, and seatbelts with seat belt alarm for the drier and immobilizer with the alarm system as standard. There are parking sensors on both the front and the rear. The safety of the car itself has undergone massive improvements and the Saga now enjoys a 4 star ASEAN NCAP safety rating. This used to be a three-star rating for the previous Saga.
Equipped with a DOHC 4-cylinder in-line engine, the Proton Sage was my first and last choice when I was looking for a high-performing car. The model offered me both the 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission gearbox options. The car has several security systems, starting with the airbags, electronic stability control system, brake assist, parking sensors, reverse cameras and others.
I was looking for a budget car and many people recommended me Proton Saga. I’m using this car for 2 months now and I think I got everything I wanted from a budget car. This car looks very decent from the outside but the performance I got was actually great. The suspension is on the soft side which is good
I was looking for a budget car and many people recommended me Proton Saga. I’m using this car for 2 months now and I think I got everything I wanted from a budget car. This car looks very decent from the outside but the performance I got was actually great. The suspension is on the soft side which is good
The Proton Saga was gifted to me by my parents, on the occasion fo clearing my college with impressive grades. Being a gift by my parents, I din’t have much idea about the performance of the vehicle as I never really got to take a test drive of the car. It was all during my experience of six months that
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The Saga has everything you would need in a simple affordable package. It is a great value proposition for what it offers. The practicality is unmatched and you also get most of the features you would require. Very happy with the Saga, couldn't have asked for more at that price.
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I own an insurance agency and work takes me places in the city. I am on the road for long hours and this is why I wanted a car which would be compact, yet comfortable. I zeroed on to the Proton Saga. Now a year later I feel this was the best decision I made. The convenient sizing of the
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