Finally, the Proton SAGA has been launched. The company introduced the car in a digital ceremony. This sedan is coming in three variants i.e., Standard MT (Manual Transmission), Standard AT (Auto Transmission), and Ace AT (Auto Transmission). The price of these three variants are:
- Standard MT Rs. 1,975,000
- Standard AT Rs. 2, 125, 000
- Ace AT Rs. 2, 225,000
Furthermore, Al-Haj Motors, local partner of Proton, has also introduced the Limited Edition R3 Sports variant of the car. However, the company is offering only CBU units of this variant and will be available in a small number. This variant has been developed to celebrate Proton’s tribute to Proton’s motorsports division, as ‘R3’ stands for ‘Race, Rally, Research’. The price of SAGA R3 is:
- R3 (Limited Edition) MT Rs. 2, 175,000
- R3 (Limited Edition) AT Rs. 2, 425,000
It is pertinent to mention that the company is offering only 100 CBU units of R3. Furthermore, these are Ex-Factory Prices of all variants.
It means the car would be a direct competitor of Changan Alsvin, Toyota Yaris and Honda City.
Features of Proton SAGA:
These are some of the salient features of this upcoming sedan.
Engine and Power:
The first three variants will have 1299cc engines, which the company has downsized from the original size, especially for the Pakistani market. The engine produces 91hp and 120Nm torque. Furthermore, the automatic transmission would be 4-speed.
However, R3 would come with a 1332cc engine, producing 95hp and 120Nm torque.
Other Salient Features:
The feature highlights of Proton SAGA include:
- 15-inch Alloy rims
- Side mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Rear spoiler
- Fog lamps
- Adjustable Steering
- Remote Controlled Trunk
- Dual front airbags
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- DRLs (Premium AT)
- Stability control (Premium AT)
- Traction control (Premium AT)
- Front parking sensors (Premium AT)
- Reverse camera (Premium AT)
As we said earlier, it would be a great addition in the local market, as consumers would have another car to choose from. Furthermore, the new entrants are great for Pakistan as it will increase the competition in the country and encourage more international companies to launch their businesses here.
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