2016 Proton Saga (render)
Based on leaked images that reveal the
next gen Proton Saga, Theophilus Chin has created a rendering that gives us a
first clear look at Proton’s latest budget sedan. It will be the third sedan
from Proton to launch in Malaysia this year, following the Proton Perdana and
Persona.
The exterior of the next gen Saga
borrows design cues from the Proton Iriz hatchback, featuring a sleeker
twin-slat chrome grille design, redesigned front bumper, new headlamps and a
contoured engine hood. At the back, it features trapezoidal wraparound
taillamps connected by a chrome bar and a new bumper design.
Reports suggest that it will be
positioned in the A-Segment so to prevent cannibalizing from the upcoming
Proton Persona as well as widen Proton’s sedan lineup. The new Proton Saga, in
markets like Thailand, will compete against the Honda Brio Amaze.
Under the hood, the Proton Saga is
likely to source the 1.3 litre VVT engine from the Proton Iriz, paired to
either a 5-speed manual or CVT. Later on, Proton will introduce their all new
1.0 litre and 1.2 litre three-cylinder engines in the Saga. The new engines are
expected to be ready by end of 2017.
