Proton Saga FL 1.6 - Solid White

The new Proton Saga FL 1.6 Executive has been announced by Proton today, carrying a price tag of RM46,549 in Peninsular Malaysia, a small premium over the previously range-topping 1.3 liter Executive model’s RM43,298 price tag.

This should be good news for those who have been asking for a high spec 1.6 litre Campro IAFM engined Proton Saga, as previously the 1.6 litre engine was only available for the B-Line in the pre-FL Saga model. This new Proton Saga FL 1.6 Executive is only available with a 4-speed automatic transmission and in a solid white color only.

Other differentiators for the 1.6 litre variant externally are new alloy wheels and the decorative body sticker that you see running across the shoulder line of the car. On the interior, Proton has added dark chrome finishing on the air conditioning outlets, the center panel, the door inner handle, and the steering wheel ring. Safety wise, the Saga FL 1.6 Executive comes with dual airbags for the driver and front passenger.

“The 1.6L Saga should provide car buyers, especially those from the younger generation of purchasers and car owners with an even more attractive, affordable, cost-effective and powerful alternative,” said Proton’s managing director Datuk Seri Haji Syed Zainal Abidin.

Proton currently sells an average of 6,700 units of the Saga every month. Proton expects the new 1.6L Executive variant to contribute an average of 300 units a month.

They are targeting to sell a total of 83,000 units of the Saga (and a total of 173,000 Protons) during the 2011/2012 financial year.

Article sources: Paultan

Proton Saga

People's car

Today, Proton, Malaysia's first and biggest car manufacturer, has launched their all new Proton Saga. The Saga is Proton's entry level model, a real people's car with a low price (starting at about Euro 6,000) and low running costs (esimated 6 liters / 100 km). It is also the second new car, following the Persona, Proton has released this year.

The Proton Saga is powered by a 1.3 liter Campro double overhead camshaft multipoint injection engine, producing 71 kW / 95 hp with 120 Nm of torque. Proton is planning to build between 5,500 and 6,000 untis per month initially with a burst of demand at the launch. The new Saga is expected to move across the Malaysian borders and be popular in other Asean countries, China, India and the Middle East.

“In terms of packaging, it has a potential global reach," Syed Zainal said, "The initial foray will be in right-hand drive markets during the first half of the year in Asean countries, while the left-hand drive version will follow in the second half targeting export to China.”

The new Proton Saga is shorter, wider and taller than the outgoing model, resulting in more interior room for passengers and is significantly bigger than its local competitors. The Saga will be available in three trim levels with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

PRICE ON THE ROAD

• 1.3 MT Base Line(Solid): RM36,548.00
• 1.3 MT Base Line(Metallic): RM36,998.00
• 1.3 AT Base Line(Solid): RM36,548.00
• 1.3 AT Base Line(Metallic): RM36,998.00
• 1.3 MT Medium Line (Solid): RM39,048.00
• 1.3 MT Medium Line (Metallic): RM39,498.00
• 1.3 AT Medium Line (Solid): RM41,548.00
• 1.3 AT Medium Line (Metallic): RM41,998
• 1.3 MT S.E (Solid): RM42,048.00
• 1.3 MT S.E (Metallic): RM42,498.00
• 1.3 AT S.E (Solid): RM44,548.00
• 1.3 AT S.E (Metallic): RM44,998.00