Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The Proton Saga is a five-seat, front-wheel-drive A-segment petrol sedan for buyers wanting a straightforward automatic small saloon. The P2-14A MC3 generation launches in 2025 with a 1.5-litre, 118 hp four-cylinder and a revised AMA platform. Prices start from RM38,990.

Saga in 2026 — what's new

In 2026, the Saga MC3 carries on unchanged with Standard, Executive and Premium trims. This generation brings the revised Advanced Modular Architecture platform and a new Geely-derived 1.5-litre i-GT four-cylinder engine producing 118 hp. The Standard uses an automatic transmission, the Executive a 4AT and the Premium a CVT automatic. All are five-seat, front-wheel-drive petrol sedans.

Variants (3)

RM38,990–RM49,990 · est. from RM400/mo

Which variant to buy

Most buyers should pick the Executive at RM44,990: it sits RM6,000 above the Standard and RM5,000 below the Premium, while retaining the same 1,499 cc, 118 hp front-wheel-drive petrol layout and five seats. Pay RM49,990 for the Premium only if a CVT automatic is a priority; the Executive uses a 4AT. The RM38,990 Standard is the entry route. Equipment differences are not specified, so inspect the trim list before treating the price steps as feature upgrades.

Previous model years (3)

Shopping the previous generation? Saga P2-13A MC2 (2022–2025) →

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Armour Silver Metallic
  • Deep Marine Blue Metallic
  • Ruby Red Metallic
  • Snow White Metallic
  • Space Grey Metallic

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Verdict

The MC3 is a meaningful Saga update, pairing a revised AMA platform with a new 1.5-litre engine rather than simply changing the appearance. It has recorded nearly 100,000 bookings, while total Saga sales since 1985 reach 2,203,409 units. Its entry price is RM4,410 above the RM34,580 Perodua Bezza, and the Premium costs RM15,410 more, so the Saga is not the cheaper choice in this comparison.

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Proton Saga sales in Malaysia

59,367 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #2 best-selling model this year. 7,319 were registered in Aug 2026, the latest month on record.

Sep 2025: 5,717 Oct 2025: 7,825 Nov 2025: 6,571 Dec 2025: 7,253 Jan 2026: 10,285 10,285 Feb 2026: 6,007 Mar 2026: 5,398 Apr 2026: 8,207 May 2026: 7,337 Jun 2026: 7,000 Jul 2026: 7,814 Aug 2026: 7,319 Sep 2025 Aug 2026 Full Saga sales data, month by month →

Proton Saga resale value

What a used Saga holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.

A three-year-old Saga holds about 59% of its original value — weaker than the market average of 62%. The slower the line falls, the better it holds its value.
0% 50% 100% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Age (years)
Proton Saga Market average
Year Trade guide Typical asking Dealer sold Holds
2026 RM40,400 100%
2025 RM35,900 RM28,800 (7) RM37,600 69%
2024 RM30,550 RM24,800 (20) 62%
2023 RM28,550 RM23,800 (31) RM38,800 59%
2022 RM25,400 RM24,800 (45) RM35,500 65%
2021 RM25,100 RM21,350 (30) RM33,000 54%
2020 RM22,950 RM20,000 (36) RM32,000 53%
2019 RM20,200 RM28,900 56%
2018 RM18,200 RM21,900 48%
2017 RM16,800 RM21,800 42%

Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.

Generations

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Proton Saga FAQ

How much is the Proton Saga in Malaysia?

The Proton Saga costs RM38,990 for Standard, RM44,990 for Executive and RM49,990 for Premium.

Which Proton Saga variant should I buy?

Choose the Executive for the middle price point and its 4AT. Pick Premium only if you specifically want the CVT automatic. Standard is the lowest-cost entry point.

What engine does the Proton Saga use?

It uses a 1,499 cc Geely-derived 1.5-litre i-GT petrol four-cylinder producing 118 hp. All variants are front-wheel drive and seat five.

Does the Proton Saga have a CVT automatic?

Yes, but only the Premium has a CVT automatic. The Executive uses a 4AT, while the Standard is listed with an automatic transmission.

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