Proton has officially announced an enhanced Proton Saga Executive, along with the Persona Executive we showed you earlier today. The Saga Executive sits between the base Saga SV and the range-topping Saga 1.6 SE variants.
The list of enhancements include “special edition monotone body kits” (the SE’s bodykit is in contrasting grey); satin black trim for the centre panel, air-con vents and inner door handle; as well as “metallic warm grey” garnish for the front fog lamps. Also included are “smokey-coloured” rear lights and leather seats. The audio player now has Bluetooth functions.
The new Saga Exec and Persona Exec are now open for booking nationwide, although display units for Sabah and Sarawak will only be available from July 17. Six colours are available, and they are Tranquility Black, Fire Red, Genetic Silver, Blue Rock, Solid White and Elegant Brown.
Priced at RM41,924 for the manual and RM44,524 for the CVT, the 1.3 litre, 94 hp/120 Nm Saga Executive comes with a three-year or 60,000 km warranty. Proton is also throwing in three years of free service.
Proton Saga SV, launched in June 2013
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