New Saga after 21 years...finally!
Proton has launched an all-new version of the entry level Saga, the car that put the company on the map in its home country Malaysia.
The new Proton Saga was launched by Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi as the company's new entry-level offering. Like its predecessor which was launched 21 years ago the new model has been designed very much as a people's car, with a low overall purchase price and frugal running costs.
The new Saga has a claimed fuel consumption of six litres per 100km for the manual and 6.3 litres for the auto. The new Saga is powered by an improved 1.3 litre version of Proton's own Campro double overhead camshaft multipoint injection engine fitted with a new Air-Fuel Intake designed for better torque and driveability.
In terms of overall size the new Saga is slightly shorter but wider and taller than the model it replaces with Proton achieving some critical space and efficiency gains with its conventional four-door sedan design. The new car boasts more interior width and length than its predecessor, while there is significantly more headroom and legroom.
The Saga boasts maximum power of 71kW at 6,000rpm and a maximum torque of 120Nm at 4,000rpm. The car sits on front MacPherson struts and a torsion beam axle rear while braking is handled by front discs and rear drums, while the entry and base line models come with 13-inch steel wheels and 175/70 R13 tyres and the highest spec model uses alloy wheels and 185/60 R14 tyres. Safety is a high priority for the new Saga with both SRS airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners being featured.
[IMG]http://www.oneshift.com/showroom/uploadimages/resized-20080125201810480.jpg[/IMG]
Credits: Jarvis
Get the Best Price for your used car
from 500+ dealers in 24 hours
Convenient and Hassle-Free- Consumer Protection
Transparent Process
With No Obligation
