TANJONG MALIM: PROTON has dropped more details on its all-new Saga as the car's launch draws near.
Carrying the tagline “Intelligence That Thrills”, the Saga which made its public debut last week aims to set new benchmarks in Malaysia’s A-segment sedan category.
It is built upon Proton's newly developed, fully owned Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA) platform and comes with at least 35 all-new features.
Its exterior is highlighted by its new bold front grille with ‘Sulaman Songket’ motif that is flanked by full LED projector headlamp with daytime running lamps (DRL), two-tone 15-inch alloy wheels and a full LED taillight bar at the rear.
Front lights are enhanced with smart functions such as auto headlamps, Follow-Me-Home lighting, and headlamps levelling.
Its interior cabin is equipped with a new 16-inch Integrated Dual Screen, merging the digital instrument cluster and infotainment display, that is now compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Driving performance sees the biggest change with a powertrain setup that pairs a new i-GT 1.5-litre engine with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to deliver a maximum power of 120PS and 150Nm of torque.
The car's fuel consumption has been rated at just 4.9L/100 km based on the Malaysia Driving Cycle (MDC), while the new Electric Power Steering (EPS), while Proton’s signature ride and handling is said to have been re-tuned for improved manoeuvrability.
The other huge inclusion to the 2025 Saga is that it now comes equipped with Level 1 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS),
The system offers nine intelligent safety functions including Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Rear Collision Warning (RCW), Door Opening Warning (DOW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Change Assist (LCA), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC), and Front Departure Alert (FDA).
These functions work in tandem with the car's six airbags and the Proton Reinforced Safety Structure (RESS) with Hot Press Forming (HPF) components to deliver an enhanced safety experience.
Proton Edar deputy chief executive officer Zhang Qiang says the new model embodies the culmination of years of development by Malaysian engineers and designers, backed by global collaboration.
He commented that new AMA platform itself reinforces Proton’s growing engineering capability and opens new collaboration opportunities across the Geely Group ecosystem.
The move as a whole potentially positions Malaysia as a regional engineering hub for future model development.
“It (Saga) represents much more than the next chapter in our sedan legacy. This milestone signifies Proton’s transition from a national carmaker to a global automotive innovator — proudly powered by local talent.
“This model represents how far Proton has advanced — from a national carmaker to a forward-looking global brand.
"It’s a car created by Malaysians, for Malaysians, and now ready to showcase our engineering capability to the world," Zhang added.
We can expect the Saga to be launched some time soon this month with prices being announced then.
