24 Jul 2008
New Proton Saga Launch

PROTON has now come full circle. The car that started it all for PROTON - the original PROTON SAGA – has been officially replaced by a new car that shares many of its predecessor's positive values.

On 18 January 2008 – The New Saga was officially launched by Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in Kuala Lumpur. The car makes it’s way to Singapore and can be seen in Proton showrooms from this weekend.

Proton Singapore will be marketing the Top of the Range (M-line) version of the new 1.3-litre 4-door family sedan and it is priced from as low as S$40,988, for the 5 speed manual transmission and $43,988 for the 4 speed automatic version. The M-line comes with Driver’s Airbag, Alloy Rims, Reverse Sensor and Fog Light as standard.

The new SAGA delivers smoother cruising, better drivability, performance and greater fuel efficiency, thanks to the IAFM system that has been added to the Campro powerplant. In addition, the quality level and safety features of the new Saga are also superior for a car in its class. It is also designed to provide the spaciousness and comfort for family needs on the road.

The new SAGA is currently available in Metallic Black, Solid White, Genetic Silver, and Chilli Red.

PROTON Holdings Berhad Chairman Dato' Mohammed Azlan Hashim said given the popularity of the car that this new model is replacing, PROTON has put in extra effort to ensure the new SAGA will not only meet, but surpass customer expectations – not only in terms of value-for-money, but in terms of product quality and after-sales service. With the introduction of the new SAGA and PERSONA in August 2007, PROTON has begun to deliver on some of its promises with regard to product variety and product quality. He added that PROTON is certainly moving in the right direction having the right products, the right strategy and focus to move forward.

Syed Zainal added that next to quality, safety was PROTON's utmost concern when developing new models. The new SAGA, , taking similar emphasis on safety as other vehicles designed and engineered by PROTON, comes with a chassis that is 75 per cent made of high tensile steel, thus provides passengers with a basic "protection cage" and eventually minimises the risks of injury in case the vehicle is involved in road accidents.

About the new PROTON SAGA

The new PROTON SAGA is a value-for-money 1.3-litre 4-door family sedan, priced from as low as S$40,988 with 6 months road tax, registration fee and COE but without insurance. The car comes with a 3 year / 60,000km warranty.

Good ride and handling were also taken into consideration when considering the car's safety aspects. The chassis combined with a Lotus-tuned suspension, promises excellent ride and handling that is expected to set a new benchmark in its category.

The safety features of the car are further enhanced with a pair of ventilated front discs while the top-of-the-line version will have a set of 14-inch tyres for added traction, providing the car with strong braking force and better road holding. As an added precaution however, the new SAGA (M-line variant) will also come with the driver's airbag and seat belt pre-tensioner to soften the impact.

These safety features are all combined in a modern, contemporary and stylish design. Consumers will also find that the IAFM system added to the Campro engine will enhance the drivability and competitive performance of the car. The new engine not only improves fuel consumption but also smoothens out the torque curve in the Campro, delivering a more ‘responsive' drive. In addition to all these, the new SAGA also has generous cabin space and provides best-in-class luggage space.

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