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A new hatchback variant called the Proton Saga Aeroback was launched in October 1987. [8] On 16 March 1989, Proton launched the Saga in the United Kingdom. [8] The saloon models were renamed Proton 1.3 and Proton 1.5, while the hatchback versions featured additional 'Aeroback' badging. Proton advertised their models with the slogan "Japanese ...
The new Saga is the second Proton model to utilise the company's new ECO Drive Assist feature. [5] The system assesses the driver's throttle input, and a green indicator on the instrument cluster will light up when the car is being driven in an economical manner. [5] The new Saga will not be offered with a larger 1.6-litre engine. [5]
All variants were powered by Proton's 1.3 litre CamPro IAFM engine. Also showcased during the launch ceremony was a concept model called the Proton Saga RED. [6] The new Saga was a great sales success for Proton, having received over 23,000 bookings in less than two weeks since launch. [7]
The first generation Proton Saga was the first automobile produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer, Proton. [6] It was based on the 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore as a result of a joint venture between HICOM and Mitsubishi. The Proton Saga was officially launched on 9 July 1985 by the fourth prime minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. It was ...
The following is a list of Proton vehicles, including past, present, and concept nameplates. Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional ( Proton ) was established in May 1983 [ 1 ] through a joint-venture between The Heavy Industries Corporation Of Malaysia ( HICOM ) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ( MMC ).
At launch, the Mitsubishi 4G15 1.5-litre 12-valve engine used in the Iswara and its predecessor the Saga, was carried over unchanged for the Wira 1.5 GL. The Mitsubishi 4G92 113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp) 1.6L 16 valve SOHC engine with multi-point fuel injection was introduced together with a four speed automatic transmission for the Wira 1.6 XLi.
Proton claims that there is better response and torque at low engine speeds of between 2000 - 2500 rpm. The new CPS engine first made its debut in the face-lifted Proton Gen•2 launched in Thailand in 2008, [6] and made its first Malaysian debut in the Proton Waja CamPro 1.6 Premium (CPS). Applications: 2008 – 2010 Proton Gen-2 (H-line)
The third generation Proton Persona (BH) was launched on 23 August 2016 at Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam, Malaysia. [1] The new BH Persona is the latest Proton model to use an existing nameplate, and directly replaces the second generation Persona (CM) which was produced from mid-2007 to mid-2016.