The Proton Saga will be entering the Australian market in early 2010. Proton will sell the Saga with a 1.6 litre Campro engine, an engine size up from the 1.3 litre consumer version we get here.
Proton Cars Australia says the Proton Saga will be Australia’s cheapest sedan, which won’t necessarily mean it will be Australia’s cheapest car as most cheap cars are 5-door hatches, which would not lay claim to the cheapest sedan title.
According to Proton Cars Australia, there are currently 25,000 Protons on the road down under right now and hopefully the new Saga will increase those numbers.
While a 1.6 litre version of the Proton Saga isn’t officially on sale in Malaysia yet, there have been classifieds ads appearing all over (such as this) advertising limited units of a Saga 1.6 for sale. The specs include a 1.6 Campro IAFM engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The ads also say it is only available in solid red which leads me to believe these are the taxi cars being sold to consumers who want it.
Prices range from between RM39k to RM43k from what I’ve seen and the equipment is minimal, with steel wheels and no airbags, but there are front power windows.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments are generally skeptical about Proton's entry into the Australian market, citing stiff competition from established Korean and Japanese brands with better safety features, reputation, and resale value. Some mention Proton's plans to introduce a Saga SE and 1.6 models, hoping for features like ABS and airbags. Others praise Proton's success with current models like Saga in Australia, though many highlight the need for improved quality, marketing, and expanded dealer networks. Overall, mixed optimism and criticism are expressed about Proton’s future prospects in Australia.