Proton Persona, Saga to launch in Indonesia in 2017

Proton Persona, Saga to launch in Indonesia in 2017

Aside from the Proton Iriz, which will be launched in Indonesia next week, Proton will also be introducing the new Persona and Saga sedans in the republic this year, according to Auto Bild Indonesia.

The publication quoted regional head of Proton’s ASEAN international sales division Shahidin Sahamid, who broke the news during the media test drive of the Iriz there. “After this, there will be more cars that will be launched in Indonesia, the Persona and Saga,” he said.

Specifications and equipment will likely mirror Malaysian-spec models. In the Saga’s case, three trim levels are available over here, Standard, Executive and Premium – all powered by a 1.3 litre VVT four-pot producing 94 hp at 5,750 rpm and 120 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The engine is mated to either a five-speed manual gearbox (Standard only) or a CVT.

Proton Persona, Saga to launch in Indonesia in 2017

The Persona is also available in the same three trim levels, but is instead powered by a 1.6 litre mill, pushing out 107 hp at 5,750 rpm and 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The same transmission options are also offered, with the manual only offered on the Standard variant.

Proton will face a bigger challenge marketing the two cars in Indonesia compared to the Iriz, however. Sedans are slapped with a 30% sales tax compared to just 10% on other models, which means that the retail prices will be more expensive. The Persona will be pricier still, as its larger engine also incurs higher taxes. However, the booted models mean that the company will likely have an entry into the taxi market there.

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After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Sgt Jazli on Feb 10, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    With Proton producing more affordable, reliable, and popular cars than competitors. Proton will surely flourish and its market shares rising again.

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  • Henry on Feb 10, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    Congratulations. Please remember to update Malaysians the quarterly sales figures by models and in total units.

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  • John Geli on Feb 10, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    Belum jual sudah gagal.

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  • Ex VGM staff on Feb 10, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    Expensive? It is still cheaper though as In Malaysia proton cars are subjected to 70% customs excise and 6%GST. That means the distributor got their cars at sensible low prices. Something like 15-18k. Then u apply Indonesia 30% sales tax for sedan.

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  • Kadokk on Feb 10, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    Proton patut memasarkan kenderaan MPV Exora & Ertiga ke Indonesia sebab segmen pasaran MPV di Indonesia dianggarkan 40 peratus daripada pasaran kenderaan negara itu.

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    • Rebadge on Feb 11, 2017 at 11:56 am

      Suzuki Ertiga is already sold in Indonesia. http://www.suzuki.co.id/automobile/new-ertiga-diesel-hybrid

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  • Ben Yap on Feb 10, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    the persona will be the tallest sedan in indonesia.

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  • pondan on Feb 10, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    what happen to preve? no oversea sales figure for proton first global car?

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  • matt farrel on Feb 10, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    proton is wasting their resources trying to sell these two here in Indonesia…sedans don’t sell well here because apart from the tax structure, the roads in Indonesia are barely suitable for sedans, thats why people really like MPVs and SUVs here, as well as hatchbacks

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  • This proton …. not only they having hard time to sell… the manufacturing is even having hard time to fulfill the small number of order they got…. talk about productivity.

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  • Ahmad Zahar on Feb 12, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    Proton saga and Persona will sell well in Indonesia. For the lower income dan rural folk owning proton saga is value for money. High income earners can go for other brands. No need negative comments on proton.

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