Proton Saga — Malaysia's Oldest Nameplate
Proton Saga · 2016–present
- •Saga A (1985–1992): first generation, Mitsubishi-derived 1.3L 4G13
- •Saga FL/FLX (2008–2015): CAMPRO introduced; 4AT or 5MT
- •Saga BVT (2016–present): updated CAMPRO VVT; EPS; restyled
- •2022 facelift: minor exterior updates, same drivetrain
Proton Model Generations — Malaysia Guide
Proton's model range spans pre-Geely (Saga BVT 2016+, Persona 2016+, Exora) and post-Geely partnership (X50, X70, X90, S70). Post-Geely models use the 1.5T TGDI engine and 7DCT — a significant quality jump. When buying used, note: X50 (2020+) brought ADAS, DSTC, and keyless; X70 (2018+) was the first major Geely-platform model; S70 (2023+) is a C-segment sedan built on ERPF. Pre-Geely models (Saga/Persona) are simpler and cheaper to maintain but lack modern safety features.