Proton Saga R3 Limited Edition – 2,000 units, RM42k

Proton Saga R3 Limited Edition – 2,000 units, RM42k

There is a solid appetite for Proton’s special edition models, judging by last year’s arrival of the Proton Saga Anniversary Edition that was launched for the first national car’s 35th birthday. All 1,100 units of the Anniversary Edition found homes in just five days, and now Proton looks to meet that demand with a quartet of special edition models, among them the Saga R3 Limited Edition we have here.

Of the four special editions launched today, including the Persona Black Edition and Exora Black Edition, this is one of two R3 limited edition models that celebrate the national automaker’s successful motorsports division – the other being the Proton Iriz R3 Limited Edition. Limited to 2,000 units, the Saga R3 Limited Edition wears an exterior that most resembles that of the Anniversary Edition fitted with the optional bodykit, starting with black exterior paint punctuated by contrasting yellow elements.

The yellow finish is applied to the front lip, grille garnish, side mirror caps, side skirts and the lower edge of the rear bumper. Rolling stock takes after that of the Anniversary Edition, with 15-inch twin-five-spoke alloy wheels finished in matte grey and shod in 185/55 tyres. Decals on the sides of the Saga R3 Limited Edition bring the motorsports division’s racing livery, as do the yellow decals on the front and rear windscreens.

The motorsports theme continues into the car’s interior, where leatherette seats and carpet mats bring the R3 flavour along with yellow elements on the instrument dial surrounds, air-conditioning vent tips and centre console tray bezel. Like the Saga AE so far, and to this the R3 Limited Edition adds contrast stitching for the steering wheel and seats, as well as yellow piping for the carpets.

As with the Anniversary Edition, being based on the Premium AT variant means the R3 Limited Edition brings LED daytime running lights, steering wheel buttons for phone and audio controls, touchscreen infotainment unit, front and rear parking sensors and reverse camera.

Powertrain is carried over for the R3 Limited Edition from the Premium AT trim level as well, which means the 1.3 litre engine with 95 PS and 120 Nm of torque continues service, as does the Hyundai-sourced four-speed torque converter automatic gearbox as introduced with the 2019 facelift.

All in, the Proton Saga R3 Limited Edition comes with a price tag of RM42,300 on-the-road excluding insurance that is valid until June 30, 2021 when the sales tax exemption concludes, after which the price of RM42,800 will apply. This makes the Saga R3 Limited Edition RM3,000 pricier than the 1.3 Premium AT variant, which is priced at RM39,300 with the exemption in place.

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Comments

  • Sam Loo (ori) on Feb 18, 2021 at 11:23 am

    Proton saga R3 have 138hp, 205nm.. With added that body kit.. Good RV then

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    • Joe Ooi on Feb 18, 2021 at 2:59 pm

      I think you are missing some zero somewhere.

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      • tricycle on Feb 18, 2021 at 5:57 pm

        After many waited with bated breath… for Satria GTI, R3 Putra replacements. 2ribu unit saje, RM42k.. memang gudjob Tg djan ley & r3 team.

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    • donno on Feb 18, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Locals donno handle too much powah.. Proton saga R3 from tiny 1.3l engine with 95PS and 120Nm ord too much to handle

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  • Dissapointed on Feb 18, 2021 at 11:50 am

    “Disappointing” is no where near enough to summarize this “R3 special edition” even the Exora and Pesona i can excuse as it so called black edition , but to call a car R3 special edition without even one minor performance upgrade is disappointing. As disappointing as the previous R3 dressed up Satria Neo but at least that was t marketed in particular as a special edition limited run. Throw in some roll bars or even a sports drop in air filter or something la that helps improve the car at least wont make a mockery of the “R3” moniker.

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  • Hong Yee Hong on Feb 18, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    Continuing the nausea culture. Putting on the big name but only cosmetic changes. Thanks to Proton itself, now people are less appreciate “R3”.

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  • The Swede on Feb 18, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    My wallet is ready

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  • Rakyat Malaysia on Feb 18, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    The black really highlights the yellow treatment. Nicely done Proton & R3 team!

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  • R3 team races in manual. Apasai x sama at least 50% as itu R3 racing in sepang driven by abang2 under Gary, they can literally wrap the current standard manual with a waterdown OTR version (JPJ approved) of R3’s livery with sticker price RM37,000 or please give an option to consider a special rare order of Saga Premium in Manual Gearbox with 2020 R3 livery wrap.
    https://paultan.org/2019/11/18/proton-r3-unveils-new-saga-livery-for-sepang-1000km-from-winning-design-for-speed-contest-submission/
    https://paultan.org/2019/11/18/proton-r3-unveils-new-saga-livery-for-sepang-1000km-from-winning-design-for-speed-contest-submission/proton_r3_saga_livery_unveil-5/

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  • anonymous_c on Feb 18, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    seems like 2020 Proton Saga 35th Anniversary Edition is more worthy if compare to 2021 Saga R3 Limited Edition

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  • dah macam warna teksi dulu

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  • yusry kru on Feb 19, 2021 at 10:22 am

    ok moving forward R3 nameplate first and foremost must carry performance upgrades not just go-fast bits, i am super against this. just use “SE or Limited Edition” moniker instead of that R3

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