With over 3,000 units sold last month alone, the Proton Saga doesn’t have trouble finding buyers, but three years on from its launch it’s high time for a facelift. And that is exactly what it will get, as updates for both the Saga and the Exora MPV are “on the way,” the national carmaker has confirmed.
The Saga is a known quantity, as we’ve already seen spyshots of the refreshed budget sedan on the roads. Development prototypes have sported a new Infinite Weave grille and new front and rear bumper designs, bringing the car in line with Proton’s new design language, first seen on the X70 SUV. There will likely be some improvements under the skin as well, even though the 1.3 litre VVT engine should remain unchanged.
What is new is the Exora, which is set to receive its third update since the introduction of the Bold model in 2011 and an enhanced version in 2017. Expect similar aesthetic updates to those applied to the Saga (and the recent Iriz and Persona facelifts), plus a raft of measures to reduce noise, vibration and harshness – the Prevé sedan received a similar product update last year.
Also expected to be on the cards is a new head unit, similar to the one that was introduced on the Iriz and Persona last week. The new seven-inch touchscreen system, based on Geely’s Global Key User Interface (GKUI) unit found on the X70, is offered with a 4G internet connection, allowing for online music streaming, live traffic updates and the “Hi Proton” voice command system.
It’s notable that the Exora is getting improvements despite the fact that a replacement, based on the Geely Jiaji, is already earmarked for production.
GALLERY: Proton Saga facelift spyshots
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Oh Boy! These dated cars should be removed from the market!
Perggghh. Right on time w Raya’s coming. Balik gembira berhari raya , bersama Proton
Geely should remove these two dated and unsafe cars from the market. Even Jeremy Clarkson said the Saga is very dangerous
Jeremy is an English clown, a buffoon. You should cite some other reliable source.
Jeremy Clarkson was paid to do so, deswai
as long as there are still Axias on the market and on the road, Saga will never be the most unsafe vehicle around.
He mentioned the Myvi not Saga
Boy… that is why it is given a facelifts.
They are still best sellers what.
Every cars in the market are ‘dated’ duhh. Thats why there’s facelift etc
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U retard or what?
They are selling it 3000 units per month.
That’s making money from mostly old molds and dies.
It’s just natural to still sell it with some updates and improvements.
He went full retard. Never go full retard.
Price is the important aspect , if start somewhere around 24k, sure laku keras
Proton is now just a distributor. They bring in Geely cars and tampal their own badge on the car. That is what Naza does
P2 has been what you are claiming Proton are now for the longest time. it’s ok for P2 but not OK for Proton? hypocrite much?
That is what Perodua does from 27 years ago until today.
dah la. bosan
DRB hasn’t got rid of their crony suppliers.Thats why,they still maintain current campro powered models.Once Geely models arrive,they will cry for gomen help.By that time,the Tongsan supppliers come in full force.
Proton Saga. Local university grads fave ,
where got? local uni grads prefer honda city.
Why waste time updating the Exora? Exora sales are like near ZERO. This is because all the potential Exora buyers all migrated to buy the Proton X70
So, why keep the line open? Waste money updating it. Waste money paying workers to work at the line also.
Bezza? Hardly see any newly registered one on the road of late. Saga on the other hand….
“As we can see from the spyshot above, tha new Saga is not a really big difference from the old one.”
No DUHHH!!! It’s called a ‘facelift’ for a reason you nit.
Yeah, well tell that to your Perodua for continuing to update and still selling Alza even when it is constantly outsold by Exora. Perodua is still losing millions of RM from this ill-adventure in a more expensive segment. They never learned with Nautica and Alza, and they are repeating this mistake with Aruz.
Bezza without any improvements? Did you forget about the extra big rear bumper so that all those following a Bezza from behind can’t see its underside?
Perodua once selling about 8,000 Bezzas a month, so yeah 4200 units in Apr 2019 is almost 50% drop, not increase. What are you smoking, dude?
Changing bumper and call it a facelift? Pffttt
As much as I like the discontinuation of legacy models, it’s not as simple as that. Factors to consider
– the existing stocks, spare parts, contractual obligations to vendors
– maintain adequate stocks of spare parts to service the vehicles for at least next 10 years
– phase in, phase out plan which usually require time period
– agreement from Geely to manufacture and sell vehicles not listed in the 2017 agreement (Boyue, Binyue SX11, Jiaji VF11)
– royalty payments will definitely be required for those vehicles not listed in 2017 agreement
– how much changes will be allowed by Geely, how much local content to be allowed, which local vendors meet the strict requirements etc
– LHD – RHD conversion, who pays for it? Homologation & certification, who pays for it? Regulatory responsibilities, Geely or Proton? Who pays for it? Who is legally responsible?
– Possibly RHD exports but under which brand name? Service and support at exports markets? Regulatory responsibilities?
– Probably much more than I can think of here and now.
It’s easy being an armchair critic. Try implementing the above and take into consideration the dollar and cents, the bottom line. Not so easy now, huh?
well explained..those who do not work in auto industry know nothing..its like every year want full model change hahaha cakap senang la
It’s better using the Saga n Persona as advertisement to enhance the Brand users by selling these 2 cars at affordable prices,meanwhile to honour the parts vendors agreement n finish the outstanding stocks, on the other hand bring in the Geely models as rebadge cars if the users are happy the new Proton models will move well in our local market.
Exporting Proton has to enhance the local brand image first if there are not much users locally the overseas sole distributors will be suspicious of our products. Proton has to apply the assurance of our local market size strategy before embarking on overseas market.
Bezza tonggek
Hahaha, it’s funny. You use an AUNTY car to compare with a stylish A segment sedan.
April 2019 new vehicles sales, Bezza 4200, Saga 3000
I rather they continue making and selling 3000 units with the profits goes back to making the company better, not like the other one that sells more but all profits goes back to making Japan richer.
Is time to enter Geely product and just rebadge of it.. The old design potong car can just scrap or tear out to spare parts for previous user.. There is no need Facelift anymore of it.. Just take in Geely car and change it to Malaysia version that is it
Li chun rong.. What the hell are you doing…? Another face-lift… Oh come on
Proton should change Saga and Exora to major change..not in minor change like change bumper and headlight only…introduce with new engine or interior maybe good…selalu facelift..bosan la
fooi yo…slap on x70 grille and call it facelift ^^
Fuyoh! P2 launch new paint colour on Myvi and call it facelift^^
Got countless no change myvi facelift last time
The best place to spot any camo clad proton while doing road testing is at Petronas station Alam Megah, before the round about, where they refuel the cars. Already saw the facelifted saga almost daily since 2 weeks ago.
Another changing bumper, changing grille exercise….
That’s what facelifts are all about.
Do you even know what the meaning of facelift?
Still campro vvt engine? Euuwwww!
Should produce r3 legacy.. add some optional scoop, spoiler, give it wide body looks side fender and rear body panel, change dashboard design, cluster meter whatever so that this damn saga can look even better.. giving a facelift and sell it same price as before even though they already earn the profit. If just give facelift, should lower the price over 10k since minor change only.
This the best car
I will buy another one
just bring in proton X50 asap with chepo price , sure alot ppl like .. please give like if that’s what ur need for proton do for next step
Saga will come with new gearbox not only facelift bumper head unit olso get the new one….
i dont know people argue proton perodua for what? what did you get when win in argue?
problem is still exist. buyer are not stupid. why buyer go away from proton? Do they know where is the problem and do they solve it?
The facts is show in the sales.
Design and parts was big problem.