For a complete overview of all Proton Saga models, see Proton Saga.

The second generation Proton Saga is a 4-door subcompact sedan produced by Malaysian car manufacturer Proton which launched on 18 January 2008. It succeeds the first generation Proton Saga as the company's flagship model. The second generation Proton Saga is based on a stretched Proton Savvy platform and was developed in-house by Proton with technical support from Lotus Cars and LG CNS. Proton launched a mid- life facelift model called the Proton Saga FL on 30 November 2010. 8 months later, a further improved model called the Proton Saga FLX was launched.
The Proton Saga is best known to have been named after the tiny red seed of the Saga tree (Adenanthera pavonina), commonly found in Malaysia. However, Ismail Jaafar, a retired military soldier who won the car's pre-launch naming contest claims Saga was originally an acronym for safety, achievement, greatness, ability. The Proton Saga is also a well-known national symbol of Malaysia.

Manufacturer	Proton
Production	2008 – present
Class	Subcompact
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	FF

History

First iteration (2008 - 2010)

2008 - 2010 Proton Saga front view

2008 - 2010 Proton Saga rear view

The second generation Proton Saga is a 4-door subcompact sedan produced by Malaysian car manufacturer Proton which launched on 18 January 2008. It succeeds the first generation Proton Saga as the company's flagship model. The second generation Proton Saga is based on a stretched Proton Savvy platform and was developed in-house by Proton with technical support from Lotus Cars and LG CNS. Proton launched a mid- life facelift model called the Proton Saga FL on 30 November 2010. 8 months later, a further improved model called the Proton Saga FLX was launched.
The car was named after the Saga (Adenanthera pavonina) seed commonly found inMalaysia. The name was chosen by Ismail Jaafar, the winner of the Saga's pre-launch naming contest. The Proton Saga is also a well-known national symbol of Malaysia.
The much anticipated second generation Proton Saga launched on 18 January 2008. Previously, the first generation Proton Saga was Proton's most successful model, having a 23- year long lifespan, the longest of all Proton models to date. The second generation Saga was indigenously designed unlike the previous generation. It launched with 3 variants, the N-Line, B-Line and M-Line which were priced between RM31,498 and RM39,998 respectively. All variants were powered by Proton's 1.3 litre CamPro IAFM engine. Also showcased during the launch ceremony was a concept model called the Proton Saga RED. The new Saga was a great sales success for Proton, having received over 23,000 bookings in less than two weeks since launch.

1.6 B Line

In June 2009, the Proton Saga 1.6 B-Line was launched. It shared the engine found in the Saga taxi variant, but lacked many features. Standard features are:

• Power windows for the front
• Air conditioning
• An alarm system
• A CD player

so it should satisfy the bare requirements of creature comforts, but with no safety features as there is no airbag. The B-Line M/T listed at RM39,000 is the sole 1.6 litre model on sale, and is only available in Chilli Red. That’s about roughly a RM3k premium over the 1.3 litre B-Line M/T.

Saga SE

One month later, the Proton Saga SE was unveiled using the 1.3 litre Campro IAFM engine that’s found in the rest of the Saga range except for the taxi model.

• Only two colours – brilliant red or solid white with a black finish roof top.
• New front, rear (with faux diffuser design) and side skirts.
• A new front grille with black finish.
• Leather seats, door trim and steering wheel
• Pearl white instrument cluster
• Dark chrome air-conditioning vents
• CD player with MP3 support

The Saga SE manual is priced at RM43,000 while the automatic transmission model is priced at RM45,500.

Saga EV Concept

On 16 July 2009, Proton showcased the emission-free Saga EV Concept in Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang. Powered by a 125 kW (168 hp) DC motor mated to a 5 speed manual transmission, it had a maximum range of 109 kilometres (68 miles) and could be charged over a standard household outlet.
The next year, Proton breaks cover to a UTM/Proton development Saga EV. This car took 11 months to develop. This Saga EV has an Azure Dynamics AC24LS 5.5 kW 4-pole, three-phase air-cooled AC electric motor (and corresponding DMOC445 digital motor controller) that can spin up to a maximum of 11,000 rpm, and which offers 47 kW (63 hp) of peak power and 92 Nm of max torque, working with a single-gear transmission and a 15 kWh, 50Ah lithium-ion battery. This Saga EV has a top speed of 125 kph and offers a 160 km range (in NEDC cycle mode), with a 0-100 kph time of 14.5 seconds. The car featured air-con, solar panels on the roof and LED head and tail lamps.
One year later, at the 2010 Jarkata International Motor Show, another Saga EV was previewed. This time it was a normal Saga with a smaller electric motor. It used a 15 kWh lithium ion polymer battery that can be quick-charged in just one hour, or via a conventional wall outlet in between 6 to 8 hours. 0 to 100km/h time is reached in 12 seconds, on to a top speed of 110km/h.

Taxi usage

Furthermore, a spacial made version of the saga replaced the older Saga Iswara as Malaysia's taxi of choice from 2008 to 2010. The taxi version were equipped with more powerful 1.6 litre 110 bhp CamPro engines and were later converted to NGVs.

Australia

On the Christmas eve of 2009, Proton launched the S16 in the Australian market. There was no official reason why Proton chose to rename the Saga as the S16 in Australia. Nonetheless, the S16 is identical to its Malaysian counterpart, but featured the newer 110 bhp CamPro 1.6 engine instead. At the time, it retailed for AUD$11,990, making it the cheapest new car in the Australian market. That title has since been passed on to China's Chery J1. The launch of the S16 was endorsed by Miss Universe Australia beauty pageant Rachael Finch, Proton's official Australian ambassador for 2009. The auto version will debut shortly while July 2010 will see the introduction a GXR variant that adds dual airbags, ABS, alloys, reverse sensors and fog lamps to the kit list.

25th Anniversary Edition

In July 2010, a limited edition model called the Proton Saga 25th Anniversary Edition was unveiled. Priced at RM54,500, it offered brown Nappa leather, bodykit (looks the same as the SE’s), alloy wheels unique to the Saga 25th Anniversary Edition, grey instrument faces (Saga is black face and Saga SE is white face) and the ‘tiger’ stripes running the length of the shoulderline. The interior, the hole on the passenger side of the dashboard that was previously a storage area has been ‘filled up’ by a passenger SRS airbag. The car also has power windows on all four windows. Only 25 examples were made, in-line with Proton's 25 years of automotive history.

Second iteration (2010 - 2011)

2011 Proton Saga FL front view

2011 Proton Saga FL rear view

On 30 November 2010, Proton unveiled a mid-life facelift of the Proton Saga at the Thai International Motor Expo 2010. It was called the Proton Saga FL, where 'FL' stood for facelift. The Saga FL received mostly exterior changes such a redesigned front and rear bumper, grille, rims, head lamps and tail lamps among others. The turn signal indicators were fused into the wing mirrors and the brake lamps utilised LEDtechnology. Interior wise, the Saga FL included power windows for all four doors, a new Clarion audio system with USB and AUX ports, steering wheel audio controls, and dual airbags. The technical specifications for the Saga FL remain mostly unchanged from the pre-facelift Saga. Also present during the Saga FL launch in Thailand was the Saga R3 Concept. It was designed by Proton's Race, Rally, Research (R3) division and featured a sporty body kit, unique rims and custom paint job. Its technical specifications are not known. A couple of days later, the Proton Kasturi Concept was showcased at the 2010 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show. The Saga FL- based Kasturi was created by Proton Design and many of its features later materialized in upcoming models.
The Saga FL was launched in Malaysia two weeks after its Thai unveil. It was available in two trim lines for the Malaysian market, the Standard and Executive variants respectively. Both trim lines were available in 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmissions. Every Proton Saga FL came standard with 4 power windows, a feature which was warmly welcomed.

Saga FL 1.6 Executive

Later in May 2011, a more powerful version called the Proton Saga FL 1.6 Executive was launched. As its name implies, it was powered by the 110 bhp CamPro IAFM 1.6 engine which could only be mated to the 4-speed automatic transmission. The Saga FL 1.6 came with unique alloy rims and body stickers to help distinguish it from the crowd. It was only available in Solid White and costed RM 46,549.

Third iteration (2011 - present)

2013 Proton Saga FLX front view

2013 Proton Saga FLX rear view

8 months after the launch of the Saga FL, Proton added to its line-up the Saga FLX, codenamed P2-11C. The additional 'X' stands for extra. As with the previous iteration, the FLX is available in Standard and Executive trim lines. Both versions are equipped with the updatedCamPro IAFM+ engine which can mated to a choice of either manual or CVT drivetrains. The Belgian-made Punch Powertrain CVT provides smooth, shiftless acceleration in addition to better fuel economy compared to the older 4-speed automatic. Furthermore, the old 5-speed Aichi Kikai manual transmission was replaced with a newer 5-speed Getrag manual. Safety wise, the Saga FLX now comes with dual airbags and anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD). However, these features are only available in the more expensive Executive variant. The handling has been vastly improved with a new suspension setup which features stiffer springs, a thicker front anti-roll bar and revised shocks which strike a balance between ride comfort and handling performance. A new colour option, Elegant Brown was made available and the Saga FLX is competitively priced between RM38,370 and RM45,220. The exterior of the Saga FLX is identical to the Saga FL.

Safety

The Saga FLX now comes with dual airbags and anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD). However, these features are only available in the more expensive Executive variant.

Handling

The handling has been vastly improved with a new suspension setup which features stiffer springs, a thicker front anti-roll bar and revised shocks which strike a balance between ride comfort and handling performance.

Saga FLX SE 1.6

The Proton Saga FLX SE was launched on 30 November 2011. It is powered by a 108 hp CamPro IAFM+ 1.6 litre engine, paired to a CVT. Driver and passenger airbags as well as ABS with EBD come standard. It’s fitted with 15-inch alloy wheels, an complete factory-fitted body kit in contrasting grey, fog lamps and smoked-finished combination rear lamps. Meanwhile, the 108 hp and 150 Nm vehicle’s interior gets a healthy dollop of leather; hide is to be found on the seats, steering wheel, door ornament as well as the parking brake and gearshift levers.

Saga FLX in Australia

The Saga FLX entered the Australian market in June 2012, where it was renamed the S16 FLX. It replaces the old S16 in Proton Australia's fleet. The S16 FLX comes in two variants, the GX and GXR, each with manual and CVT drivetrain options respectively. Dual airbags, ABS and EBD are standard on all S16 FLX variants, and a new colour, Solid Red was introduced. It is priced between AUD$13,990 and AUD$16,990.

Proton Saga SV

On 15 June 2013, Proton introduced a new sub-variant of the Saga FLX, called the Saga SV. SV is an acronym for Super Value, with prices starting from just RM33,438 for the manual transmission variant, making it over RM8,000 less than its closest rival, the Perodua Myvi 1.3 SX and around RM5,000 cheaper than the Saga FLX Standard 1.3. Despite the reduction in price, the Saga SV offers improved safety standards with dual airbags and a reinforced frame with only minimal exterior changes when compared to the Saga FLX Standard.

Specifications

Manufacturer's claims
Powertrain & Performance
Engine	CamPro IAFM, 4 Cylinder, DOHC 16V
Maximum Speed (km/h)	160 km/h (99 mph) manual / 155 km/h (96 mph) automatic
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (sec)	13.0 seconds manual / 14.5 seconds automatic
Maximum Output hp(kW)/rpm	94 hp (70 kW) / 6,000 rpm
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm)	120 Nm (89 lbft) / 4,000 rpm
Full tank capacity (Litre)	40
Tyres & Rims	175 / 70 R13 - Steel or 185 / 60 R14 - Alloy
Chassis
Power Steering	Hydraulic Power Steering
Suspension (Front/Rear)	MacPherson Strut / Torsion Beam
Brake (Front/Rear)	Ventilated Disc / Drum

Awards

• 2008 Best Compact / People's car of the year - Asian Auto-VCA Auto Industry Awards.
• 2008 Entry Level Category Winner - NST / Maybank COTY Awards 2008.
• 2009 Best Model of the Year (Malaysia) - Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific 2009 Automotive Awards.
• 2010 Best Passenger Car Model of the Year - Frost & Sullivan Malaysia Excellence Award 2010.
• 2011 Best People's Car and Best Value for Money Family Car Awards - Asian Auto - Auto Industry Awards 2011.
• 2012 Special Mention Award - Best Value Compact Sedan of the Year - NST / Maybank COTY Awards 2012.

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Manufacturer	Proton
Production	1985 – 2008
Assembly	Japan (1985 – 1988) Malaysia (1989 – 2008)
Successor	Proton Saga (second generation)
Class	Subcompact / B-segment Compact / C-segment
Layout	FF
Engine	1.3L 4G13 I4 1.5L 4G15 I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed automatic

The first generation Proton Saga was the first car to be produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer, Proton. It is based on the 1983Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore saloon as a result of a joint venture between the Malaysian government and Mitsubishi Motors of Japan. The Proton Saga was officially launched on 9 July 1985 by the former Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad. It was initially available in a 4-door saloon guise, but was later complemented by a 5-door hatchback variant in 1987. The first generation Proton Saga was the longest reigning of all Proton cars, having been produced for 23 years until it was finally replaced by the second generation Proton Saga in early 2008. More than 1.2 million units of the first generation Proton Saga were sold, making it Proton's most successful offering to date.
The Proton Saga is best known to have been named after the tiny red seed of the Saga tree (Adenanthera pavonina), commonly found in Malaysia. However, Ismail Jaafar, a retired military soldier who won the car's pre-launch naming contest claims Saga was originally an acronym for safety, achievement, greatness, ability. The Proton Saga is also a well-known national symbol of Malaysia.

History

First Iteration (1985 – 1992)

1990-1992 Proton Saga saloon front view

1990-1992 Proton Saga saloon rear view

Also called	Proton Saga Aeroback (hatchback) Proton 1.3 & 1.5 (United Kingdom)
Production	1985-1992
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door hatchback
Wheelbase	2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Length	4,311 mm (169.7 in) (saloon)
Width	1,635 mm (64.4 in)
Height	1,360 mm (53.5 in)
Curb weight	n/a

The concept of a National Car was first conceived in 1979 by Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia with the goal of enhancing Malaysian industry. The National Car Project was approved by the Cabinet in 1982, leading to the official founding of Proton on 7 May 1983. The company was initially wholly owned by the government of Malaysia through Khazanah Nasionaland was headed by its founder, Dr. Mahathir. Proton approached Mitsubishi Motors between 1983 and 1984 and brokered a joint venture between both companies for the production of the first Malaysian car. The result of the collaboration was the Proton Saga, which launched on 9 July 1985. It was based on the 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore saloon and was powered by a 1.3-litre Mitsubishi Orion 4G13 engine. The first known Proton Saga to roll off the production line in Shah Alam is preserved at the Muzium Negara as a symbol of the beginning of the Malaysian automotive industry. The Saga became an instant national symbol of Malaysia. Dr. Mahathir later drove a prototype Proton Saga fitted with a 2.0-litre Mitsubishi Sirius 4G63 engine and a Jalur Gemilang across the Penang Bridgeduring its opening ceremony on 14 September 1985.
Initially, Saga supplies were low, with just 700 vehicles produced in time for the launch. The cars sold quickly, and Proton was unable to meet public demand. However, by mid-1986, the Saga had captured a 64% majority domestic market share in the Below 1600cc segment. Proton first ventured into export markets in 1986, with Bangladesh receiving the Proton Saga on 26 December 1986, followed by New Zealand, Brunei, Malta and Sri Lanka in 1987. The 10,000th Saga was also produced in 1986.

1990-1992 Proton Saga Aeroback hatchback front view

1990-1992 Proton Saga Aeroback hatchback rear view

In 1986, Proton attempted to sell the Saga in the United States with the help of American automotive entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin. Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, brainchild of Proton, had been impressed by Bricklin, who was advised to work with Proton on orders from the former U.S. Secretary of State,Henry Kissinger, who had previously taught Mahathir at Harvard University. Soon after the first Sagas were imported into the United States, Bricklin revealed that he had not gained approval from the authorities. This resulted in the termination of all investments between the involved parties and proved a major financial loss for Proton.
In January 1987, the Proton Saga 1.5L saloon was introduced. It was powered by Mitsubishi's 1.5-litre Orion 4G15 engine, but remained largely unchanged exterior-wise to the 1985 Saga. Later in October 1987, a hatchback variant called the Proton Saga Aeroback was launched. It shared the same 1.5L engine found in the saloon variant, but featured a redesigned rear end which was unique to Proton. 1987 also witnessed the production of the 50,000th Saga.
The Proton Saga made its English public debut at the 1988 British International Motorshow, where it won three Prestigious Awards (two golds and one silver) for quality coachwork and ergonomics. The Saga was also voted among the Top 10 best cars at the show. 1988 witnessed Proton's entry into the Jamaican and Irish markets, along with the 100,000th Saga produced.

1991 Proton 1.5 Aeroback in the United Kingdom

On 16 March 1989, Proton commercially launched the Saga saloon and hatchback duo in the United Kingdom. The Saga models were renamed Proton 1.3 and Proton 1.5 respectively according to their engine displacement in addition to a suffix such as S.E. or G.L. which denoted its trim. The U.K. models also differed slightly from their Malaysian counterparts. All U.K. models were equipped with the original Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore dashboard and rear reflector lamps to pass U.K. safety regulations. Britain also received many limited edition models such as the Proton Puma, Lynx, Emerald and SE Le Mans, all of which were Proton Sagas with higher trim levels and more equipment. Proton advertised their models with the slogan Japanese Technology, Malaysian Style in the United Kingdom. Proton later went on to set the record for the Fastest Selling Make of New Car Ever to Enter the United Kingdom. The Saga also went on sale in Singapore in October 1989.
In August 1990, Proton introduced the more powerful Proton Saga 12-valve Mega Valve for the domestic market. The exterior was altered slightly with a new grille, black trim strips and rims along with the inclusion of rear seat belts and a third brake light as standard equipment. The company also made a unique limousine version of the Proton Saga which was used by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad. It was 25 percent longer than the Proton Saga saloon and featured a built-in freezer, in-car entertainment system and a television. The 200,000th Saga rolled off the production line on 16 May 1990.
Proton launched the facelifted Proton Saga 12-valve in the United Kingdom on 10 January 1991. The power output from the 1.3L engine was upped to 77bhp and the 1.5L offered 85bhp. On 22 September that year, the Proton Saga won two gold awards at the British International Motorshow for the second time. The Saga was also launched in the small African nation of Malawi in December 1991. By then Proton had managed to export 40,151 units, of which 33,291 were to the United Kingdom, with 3,699, 1,160 and 847 to Singapore, Ireland and New Zealand, respectively. The 300,000th Saga was also produced in 1991, and locally manufactured Saga parts rose to 69% after the opening of the Engine and Transmission Factory in Shah Alam in that same year.

Second Iteration (1992 – 2003)

1992-2001 Proton Saga Iswara saloon front view

1992-2001 Proton Saga Iswara saloon rear view

Also called	Proton Saga Iswara Aeroback (hatchback) Proton Iswara Proton MPI (United Kingdom)
Production	1992 - 2003
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door hatchback
Wheelbase	2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Length	4,110 mm (161.8 in) (hatchback)
Width	1,655 mm (65.2 in)
Height	1,360 mm (53.5 in)
Curb weight	970 kg (2,100 lb) (hatchback)

On 15 August 1992, the Proton Saga Iswara (also known as Proton Iswara) was launched by Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. It was named after the Great Helenbutterfly (Papilio iswara) of Sarawak. The new Saga Iswara shared the platform found in the previous iteration, but received slimmer headlights, plastic bumpers, side mouldings, coloured door handles, grooved tail light clusters and a more modern interior. Additionally, the rear license plate bracket was repositioned to the bumper instead of the boot. Just like its predecessor, the Saga Iswara was available in 4-door saloon and 5-door hatchback guises and was equipped with the same Mitsubishi Orion 1.3L and 1.5L carburetor engines for the Malaysian market. However, models exported toSingapore and the United Kingdom were available with multi-point fuel injection and catalytic converters to meet Euro I emission standards. The saloon version of the Saga Iswara was widely used as taxicabs in Malaysia in the 1990s and 2000s. Most were converted to NGVs for greater fuel efficiency. Many Saga Iswara taxicabs are still in use today, but they are being phased out in favour of the newer Proton Persona taxi.

2001-2003 Proton Iswara Aeroback Special Edition front view

2001-2003 Proton Iswara Aeroback Special Edition rear view

1992-2001 Proton Saga Iswara Aeroback hatchback

The Saga Iswara was also infamously featured in an episode of the popular television show, Mr. Bean.
In 2001, Proton introduced the Iswara Aeroback Special Edition. It was based on the Saga Iswara Aeroback hatchback but was offered with a new body kit, metallic rear wing, 14-inch alloy rims and Altezza lights among other updates. The interior was largely unchanged from the previous iteration. It was only available in metallic silver, with the five-speed manual transmission and 1.3-litre 4G13 engine from its predecessors. Nonetheless, the Iswara Aeroback S.E. was the first in its lineage to receive ride and handling input from Lotus. The modifications were later adopted for use in the Proton Saga LMST.

Third Iteration (2003 – 2008)

2006-2008 Proton Saga LMST front view

2006-2008 Proton Saga LMST rear view

Also called	Proton Saga
Production	2003 - Early 2008
Body style	5-door hatchback
Wheelbase	2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Length	4,048 mm (159.4 in)
Width	1,626 mm (64.0 in)
Height	1,346 mm (53.0 in)
Curb weight	960–970 kg (2,100–2,100 lb)

The Proton Saga LMST hatchback was introduced in 2003 as the successor to the Iswara Aeroback S.E.. Despite sharing the same, ageing platform with the original Proton Saga from 1985, the new Saga LMST featured a completely redesigned dashboard, instrument panel with a digital display consisting of an odometer, a fuel gauge and a temperature gauge as well as new two-tone, red-on-black interior panels. On the exterior, the car received a new front grille, head lights, tail lights, front & rear bumpers and a rear spoiler. The rear number plate bracket was also repositioned to the boot, and the rear bumper on later variants featured parking sensors, a first in the Saga lineage. Proton mated the tried and tested 1.3L Mitsubishi 4G13 carburetor engine with a new exhaust system and extractors, increasing the Saga LMST power rating to 83bhp (62kW) at 6,000rpm and 109Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. It was only available in two trim lines, both limited to a 5-speed manual transmission. The brakes were discs at the front and drums at the rear. The Saga LMST was not equipped with airbags or ABS.
Proton redesigned the exterior and interior of the Saga LMST in favour of sportiness over practicality. The glove compartment is of the open-type, offering less storage space and the muffler produced more noise without any real gain in power. As a result, the Saga LMST became less appealing to the general population and sales plummeted significantly.
In late 2006, Proton updated the Saga LMST. It received mainly cosmetic changes; a unique front grille, 14-inch hubcaps, headlights and taillights. There were several minor changes on the interior as well. It was only available in two colours, black and orange, and was limited to the Mitsubishi 4G13 1.3L engine, mated to the five-speed manual transmission. The updated Saga LMST reflected less overall sportiness, opting for a more generic design instead which would appeal to a larger audience. Proton introduced this model in Pakistan on 15 September 2006.

2003-2006 Proton Saga LMST hatchback

On 4 March 2007, Proton launched the 50th Merdeka Anniversary Promotion in Malaysia. The final facelift model of the final iteration came in the form of the Proton Saga LMST 50th Merdeka Anniversary Edition. It is almost identical to the 2006 Saga LMST, with the only visible differences being the reduced exhaust pipe diameter and slightly altered rear lamps. Most noticeably, it was sold at a discount price of just RM26,999 as opposed to the former RM33,240 price tag. The promotion was made in view of Malaysia's 50th Merdeka celebrations and as a symbol of Proton's gratitude to their customers. That year, the Proton Saga became the second best selling car behind the Perodua MyVi. This version is quite notably the fastest and lightest version of the first generation Saga series Proton has ever produced. However, like the previous iterations, it was not equipped with sufficient safety equipment. The Saga LMST was also the last carburetor-powered vehicle to be sold in Malaysia.

Awards

• 1991 What Car? - Best Value Car of the Year (Proton Saga 1.5E Aeroback)
• 1992 Auto Express - Best Value Popular New Cars
• 1993 What Car? - Best Buy Family Car up to £10,000

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