Proton Saga: BLM Facelift vs P2-14A
Verdict
The Proton Saga P2-14A is the easier new-car choice if your budget reaches RM38,990, because the RM6,875 gap over the RM32,115 Proton Saga BLM Facelift buys a larger 1,499 cc engine, 118 hp, 150 Nm, a conventional automatic and a five-year warranty. The BLM Facelift fights back with a manual gearbox, RM70 annual road tax and a stated 5.7 L/100 km figure. Space is close: both share a 2,465 mm wheelbase, while the P2-14A adds just 7 litres of boot space.
Pick the Proton Saga BLM Facelift if you want the lower purchase price, a manual gearbox and RM70 annual road tax.
Pick the Proton Saga P2-14A if you want more power, an automatic transmission and a longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Proton Saga BLM Facelift RM32,115; Proton Saga P2-14A RM38,990
- Engine: Proton Saga BLM Facelift 1,332 cc; Proton Saga P2-14A 1,499 cc
- Output: Proton Saga BLM Facelift 94 hp/120 Nm; Proton Saga P2-14A 118 hp/150 Nm
- Transmission: Proton Saga BLM Facelift manual; Proton Saga P2-14A conventional automatic
- Size: Proton Saga BLM Facelift 4,278/1,680/1,520 mm; Proton Saga P2-14A 4,390/1,690/1,525 mm
- Boot and warranty: Proton Saga BLM Facelift 413 L/3 years; Proton Saga P2-14A 420 L/5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 32,115✓ | RM 38,990 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | A-Segment | A-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,332 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 94 hp | 118 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 150 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,278 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,680 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,525 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,465 mm | 2,465 mm |
| Boot space | 413 L | 420 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 3★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 90 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
BLM Facelift
- RM6,875 cheaper to buy
- Manual gearbox
- RM70 annual road tax
- Lower output at 94 hp and 120 Nm
- Smaller 413-litre boot
- Shorter three-year warranty
P2-14A
- Stronger 118 hp and 150 Nm output
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Five-year warranty
- Costs RM6,875 more
- Higher RM90 annual road tax
- No 0–100 km/h or fuel economy figure stated
BLM Facelift vs P2-14A FAQ
Is the Proton Saga BLM Facelift or Proton Saga P2-14A better?
The Proton Saga P2-14A is better on paper for most buyers: it has 118 hp, 150 Nm, an automatic gearbox, 420 litres of boot space and a five-year warranty. The BLM Facelift mainly wins on price and road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Saga P2-14A costs RM38,990, while the Proton Saga BLM Facelift costs RM32,115. That makes the P2-14A RM6,875 more expensive.
Which Proton Saga has more cabin and boot space?
Both have the same 2,465 mm wheelbase. The Proton Saga P2-14A is larger outside at 4,390 mm long and has a 420-litre boot; the BLM Facelift is 4,278 mm long with a 413-litre boot.