2022 Proton Saga spotted once again – launch soon?

2022 Proton Saga spotted once again – launch soon?

Proton’s bestselling car will be given a slight nip and tuck this year. It’s the second time we’re seeing the 2022 Proton Saga out on public roads, and this appears to be the exact same unit spotted at the end of last November.

So far, we know that the A-segment sedan will be getting the new rounded Proton logo up front, along with a black front lip and black side mirrors. This fresh set of images actually give us a better look at the design of wheels, which appear to look a lot like the old 15-inch turbine-style units fitted on the 2016 Persona.

That doesn’t mean the Saga will be recycling old wheels, though, because carmakers are known to dip into their parts bin when testing pre-production vehicles. We’re fans of the current twin-five spoke design, but only time will tell for sure. Just for reference, the Iriz R3 uses the old 16-inch wheels from the Satria Neo CPS.

2022 Proton Saga spotted once again – launch soon?

Beyond that, no mechanical changes are expected to be made, 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, so the current Snow White, Armoured Silver, Jet Grey, Rosewood Maroon and Ruby Red may continue to be offered. So, what do you think?

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Comments

  • Roti john on Jan 11, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    What a waste of budget to facelift a Game Over car. Better to buy Game-Changing Perodua Axia than this outdated obsolete car. Proton should have already replace it with a modern Geely model

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    • Kelvin on Jan 12, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      Game Changing?, Bruh can I have what you’re smoking right now? 3 cylinder shaking engine when idling?, Handle like a boat?, Too much body roll when cornering and ride comfort is bad AND it’s a hatchback while being more expensive than top spec saga which is a sedan bruh stop being a Perodua fanboy

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  • Dong Gor on Jan 11, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    So what is new in it to be launched?

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  • Amran on Jan 11, 2022 at 6:32 pm

    Tak payah pikir, tak payah pening.. Belilah satu utk saya, ya? Terima kasih :)

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  • First Car on Jan 11, 2022 at 8:38 pm

    Started working this year, hoping to purchase my first car. Hopefully this is a Lotus handling tweaked Proton Saga or an actual sporty derivative of the Proton Saga. Finger’s crossed it’s not just a facelift

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  • Sabrikorkor on Jan 11, 2022 at 10:24 pm

    P1..stop injecting botox….we ,the hardcore P1 fanboys demand something ” fresh from the oven”.
    Dr.Li,stop the rot..dont just bring X70 and X50.Bring fresh sedans.There is still a demand.
    Not everyone wants a suv.

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    • Amran on Jan 12, 2022 at 11:33 am

      With old design, production cost becomes less & less and so price will become cheaper. Estimate in another few years, this Saga price will drop until match Axia E price. That time, Saga will outsell all P2 models.

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  • Amran on Jan 12, 2022 at 12:13 am

    The best keeps getting better. Kipidap!

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  • Sam Loo on Jan 12, 2022 at 8:52 am

    Still ugly in the car fashion world, but at the asking price – totally acceptable.

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  • Proton oh Proton on Jan 12, 2022 at 12:42 pm

    Proton Oh Proton… how many times do you want FL the old dinosaur? bring up a fresh model at an affordable price.

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    • As long as Toyota continue refreshing 2003 Vios, newer Saga refresh ok what.

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  • What has been changed? Really from the look itself, it is almost identical. Proton….if you do not reply on rebadged from Geely, you are still the Proton previously. Pls hire new batch of designers.

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Jan 12, 2022 at 3:37 pm

    got diff ke

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  • hazri on Jan 12, 2022 at 4:38 pm

    price. if not because of price, nobody cares about this saga.

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  • ANONYMOUS on Jan 12, 2022 at 4:58 pm

    Come with body-kit also need to be tested?

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    • ROMEO on Jan 14, 2022 at 4:03 am

      Malaysia boleh maaaa…

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    • I think this model come with new feature like auto cruise control or automatic emergency braking system

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  • I’m just imagine if this saga is fitted with new engine 1.4,automatic torque converter, value for money. Or another thing is imagine design for saga is Proton persona.

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  • Anthony on Jan 13, 2022 at 5:27 pm

    Jgn facelift bang…
    Use the money to build in house service center to provide better service…..
    SC call no answering….
    Tak ada queue management system, nak tunggu bang habis cita dan teh baru serve you..
    My X70 Power window motor sampai sekarang pun tak ada spare part untuk repair… sudah tunggu 2 bulan.. omfg

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    • Exora owner on Mar 20, 2022 at 3:33 am

      biar betul bang , exora 1st model saya tahun 2009 sampai skg power window smooth mcm baru. P2 fanboy try to talk shit about proton ?

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  • Axia handling go to longkang lah

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  • suresh on Mar 16, 2022 at 11:48 am

    when is the new saga facelift is coming. Proton agents are not telling

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