Believe it or not, more than two years have passed since Proton launched the Saga facelift. By now, the A-segment sedan is well past five years-old, and it looks like it’s about to get another minor update.
Based on these photos taken by reader Putra Kamrin Azran, the 2022 Saga will be getting the new Proton roundel up front, along with a black front lip, black side mirrors and black alloy wheels. From these images, the wheels look similar in design to the outgoing twin-five spoke version, just finished differently. We could be wrong, so only time will tell.
Besides that, no other aesthetic changes appear to have been made – the rear treatment looks identical to before. As for the cabin, it’s unclear what’s currently on the cards, but it would be nice to get a centre armrest, stabiliser bar for the strut mounts, as well as sound deadening mats under the bonnet and boot. These are all available in the Saga that’s assembled in Pakistan.
No mechanical changes are expected to be made as well, so the Saga will continue to be powered by the 1.3 litre four-cylinder engine that makes 95 PS at 5,750 rpm and 120 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Saga is currently still available with a five-speed manual transmission, though it remains to be seen if this will continue to be offered.
As per the 2019 update, the Punch CVT gets replaced with a four-speed torque converter automatic gearbox sourced from Hyundai, which is the same unit used in the Kia Picanto. Exterior colour options may remain unchanged. Existing colours include Snow White, Armoured Silver, Jet Grey, Rosewood Maroon and Ruby Red. So, what do you think?
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Kegemaran Malaysia still going stronk!
Bukan top best seller tapi kira cukup favourite jugak.
Got few months are top sales A segment sedan.
immediate post-mco months
Still the best selling A segment sedan today bro
https://paultan.org/2021/11/05/proton-october-2021-sales-results/
Best selling in own category but not for whole country.
Strut bar is a bit too much for a standard car but the rest should be available to the Premium AT version. Strut bar should go into R3 edition version.
Current saga already have strut bar though
It’s that all the Proton engineer can do ???
It would have been nicer if they replace the bumper like the Iriz & Persona
In its present form, it may be 5 years old, but the BT platform which it is still based on, is already 13 years old. Will there be a new (probably Geely based) platform?
If Vios can still use the same platform from 19 years ago, I see no issues for Saga to maintain using the same platform for now.
Since the earlier C20 platform had lasted for more than 2 decades, yes, why not also for the BT platform, as long as the price remains cheap enough. Good for classic Proton enthusiasts.
With BT platform, can the next generation of Saga get the coveted 5-Star NCAP rating without significant upgrade, thus significant investment?
Proton may consider the option to adapt the present Iriz/Persona platform for the next generation Saga to keep costs low.
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Recycled crap
No, your comment is the recycled crap. Keep in repeating the same (negative) thing but no contribution at all. At least the car serves it purpose.
Engine needs timing chain, fuel efficient consumption, cleaner emission, good durability. With these I’ll buy Proton Saga.
Timing belt only cost RM250 per 100,000 km. Fuel consumption depend on travel distance, only RM300 extra compare with Bezza if travel distance only 7,000 km per year. Cleaner emission have to choose EV. Durability depend on driving habits.
Buy a fuel saving cars. So can travel anywhere, not just 7000km per year.
Post covid19 freedome, relax
Agree. A more fuel efficient engine is one of the main criteria to stay relevant.
Oh damn, Proton still scratching head deciding which bodykit to put on their Saga. Must have felt the burning sensation from the facelift Myvi
Brother. Proton just did a refresh for Persona & Iriz so it is normal they are also going to refresh Saga since it was last updated 2019. These developments would have been months or years in the tooth so I highly doubt Myvi facelift have any bearing whatsoever. Perodua just updated Myvi, are implying they felt the burning sensation from the recently refreshed Persona & Iriz?
a hint of new semi led design inside the previous front lamp housing, confirmed ethereal bow eyedrop below the new logo, addition front lip, side skirt and new wheel
The engineers can improve more on push start, seat bolsters, noise insulater, upgrade comfort, quicker powertrain delivery on city drive, brake biting point, sharper steering, diminish vibration on internal touchpoints plus wind&tyre noise over 130-150kmph on highway
And they will increase the price by 10k
Like what P2 did with facelift Myvi.
Well both P1 & P2 juz ok with average looking front lamp design.
Why not combine millions & local designers to come out with beautiful up-to-date and gorgeous looking led lamp with sequential turning led turn signal.
No arm rest, no buy
Ya, buy Persona.
Yeah buy a BMW then no complaints
Too bad the Persona is ugly. Especially the rear part. Saga is miles ahead in that regards.
Dr Li,kindly bring your HQ China equivalent sedan,instead of injecting botox into the Saga.Multiple facelfts won’t get blockbuster sales.As a proton fanboy,I wish to see fresh models,like X50,X70.
But Geely does not have an existing A segment sedan to replace it. That needs to be developed.
Still no innovation as usual.. better to just import car from Geely and close down the design department
Please introduce a premium version manual with leather seat leather steering. Best is to have a 1.6 special edition like what they did in 2012
Pakistan selling saga R3 in 2 varian transmition, MT and 4AT, here so dissapoited, MT only on standard version.
Not Proton fault
https://paultan.org/2020/06/30/why-is-the-manual-transmission-going-extinct-in-malaysia-because-so-few-of-us-are-buying-them/
2021 oredy, next year 2022.. Why u all asking for dinosour manual transmission?
Judging from a much improved CVT transmission in the MC2 Iriz and Persona, i think it would be great if it were to make a comeback in Saga MC2.
What do you guys think?
X lawa…design x gempak mana pn..ini pandangan peribadi..tengok almera.. tengok city,tengok vios..mengancam dgn GRnya… Tengok saga…aduhhhh
You are comparing it with cars of different categorie and price range. You need to be reasonable in making comparison.
For car below 40-42k : A segmen car… i expect proton too keep this price as 1st choice especially for younger generation and entry-start level family man like perodua bezza /proton saga. Pls dont raise the price too much… especially engine and transmisiion bcoz simple engine and 4at gearbox are easy and CHEAP to maintain.. mybe offer gear-up alike for premium feeling.. would be happy if get 4 airbag as safety, front and reversed sensor all varian, reversed camera, leather wrap stering.. auto flip mirror, yeah armrest if available and LED headlamp.. also basic safety things like blind spot monitor tp kalu harga jadi mahal x payah la..haha(persona would be better bcoz the price and prefering people usually have money in the B segmen)…. biarlah org kata tambah mcm2 mcm myvi.. diorg ni semua gile tau kutuk je proton.. sian kami graduan yg baru nk start keje, gaji stkt 2k je sebulan, kena kejar ot baru boleh dpt 2k lebih… (that’s was me 9 years ago, as now alhamdulillah my salary have raise almost 4x.. syukur alhamdulillah but i just want to streghten “setiap kita ni berbeza taraf hidup dan kemampuan”. Jadi bila org beli axia G spec, beli saga 1.3 atau beza x 1.3, sy boleh faham… “YG COMPARE MYVI LAGI CANGGIH, cuba tengok harga full spek myvi dgn full spek saga, dekat 18-20k beza… gile betul korg punya comparison
Kalau gaji dah hampir 4x 2k sebulan, tak payah tulis panjang2 pasal keta segmen A & B.. Terus ambik segmen C (ataupun D kalo bole)..
Kalau setakat gaji 7 ribu lebih masih tak mampu pakai D segment. Even nak pakai C segment pun kena ikat perut. Zaman sekarang ni lain-lain perbelanjaan pun semuanya mahal.
His right la nak tulis journey car ownership dia and commentary, why u want to dictate what he can or cannot say, and what segment he must buy. Admin approved his post la wey..
There are still some malaysians whom are sensible with their money and not pay stupid prices for an overpriced Myvi.
They did not also bother to buy new from the other brands, and instead bought used ones.
Used have a different kettle of fish as it comes with higher maintenance cost lah. Cannot compare apples & oranges.
Apples & oranges are different, but whether you buy a new car or a used car, the money you pay still comes from the same source; your own pocket and your own blood, sweat & tears (titik peluh).
New body kit can improve 10hp..well done proton! Clap clap clap
Proton definitely taking a conservative route for this minor change for Saga, and I love this new design. In my opinion, there is no aftermarket bodykit that can make this Saga looks better, other than what they have here. The 2019 Saga itself is such a simple yet clean looking car, doesn’t look like a car that priced below 40k, and I hope they can keep the price in that range. My only hope is that they can add the legroom aircond for the front seat. Other than that, this is a best buy sedan as a first car for me
I think for this price it’s an awesome car for those parents wanting to get their colege / varsity going kids a decent car that they could also use for the early states in work. Practical , basic , affordable And reliable .