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While the namesake may have a history that stretches quite nearly three decades, the Proton Saga as we see it now is, in principle, the same car that launched the Proton brand back in the 1980s. It represents economical motoring – the entry-level, the starter car – and is the cheapest vehicle in the Proton range.

This generation was launched just five years ago in 2016, but it has been through a couple of facelifts since (the most current being the Proton Saga MC2) – especially with the introduction of the Proton X70 and X50 shifting the styling of Proton models in drastic ways. While it may sit on the same platform as its predecessor, improvements in refinement and construction have made it a more sophisticated vehicle.

The range of variants for the Proton Saga is simple and straightforward to understand, with four on offer and a singular engine choice. In a way, the options have been streamlined from its predecessor, although with the Iriz and Persona available there’s a vehicle for everyone in the Proton range. The latest facelift for the Saga took place in May 2022, being largely aesthetic changes inside and out.