Proton has started delivering the first batch of its new Proton Saga taxi, powered by a 1.6 litre version of the Campro engine instead of the 1.3 litre version that consumers can purchase. While the initial batch will run on petrol only, the Saga taxi will be updated in December 2008 with a factory-installed and warrantied NGV kit.
This first delivery of the Saga taxi will fulfill new orders from Public Cab Sdn Bhd, KCM Fleet Sdn Bhd, Avenue Drive (M) Sdn Bhd and Perniagaan Lima Sejati Sdn Bhd. According to Public Cab, the company currently has 1,500 units of the Proton Iswara taxi on the road and intends to replace all of them with the new Proton Saga taxi in stages.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments mainly focus on the suitability and practicality of the Proton Saga 1.6 with NGV for taxi use, noting that a 1.6 engine may provide better power for fully loaded taxis. Some express concern over the engine's fuel consumption, load capacity, and safety for long-distance travel. Several comments discuss the laws requiring taxis to be above 1.5cc and whether Proton needs to change regulations. There’s debate about whether the investment in the 1.6 engine is worthwhile for taxi purposes and whether it will be available for public purchase. Many comments praise the move as a practical replacement for aging taxis like Iswara, and some see it as a strategic step for Proton, though a few are skeptical about its market. Overall, sentiment leans toward acceptance of the new engine for its intended taxi application.