Proton Saga (second generation)

Proton Saga Second generation
Proton Saga FLX nameplate badge
Overview
Manufacturer	Proton
Production	2008–2016
Assembly	Malaysia: Shah Alam, Selangor
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	FF

Proton Saga
Overview
Production	2008–2010
Powertrain
Engine	1.3L CamPro IAFM DOHC I4 1.6L CamPro IAFM DOHC I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,465 mm (97.0 in)
Length	4,257 mm (167.6 in)
Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1,502 mm (59.1 in)

Proton Saga FL
Overview
Production	2010–2011
Powertrain
Engine	1.3L CamPro IAFM DOHC I4 1.6L CamPro IAFM DOHC I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,465 mm (97.0 in)
Length	4,278 mm (168.4 in)
Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Curb weight	1,017 kg (2,242.1 lb) – 1,065 kg (2,347.9 lb)

Proton Saga FLX
Overview
Production	2011–2016
Powertrain
Engine	1.3L CamPro IAFM+ DOHC I4 1.6L CamPro IAFM+ DOHC I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,465 mm (97.0 in)
Length	4,278 mm (168.4 in)
Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Curb weight	1,017 kg (2,242.1 lb) – 1,080 kg (2,381.0 lb)

The second generation Proton Saga is a 4-door subcompact sedan produced by Malaysian car manufacturer Proton which launched on 18 January 2008. It succeeds the first generation Proton Saga as the company's flagship model. The second generation Proton Saga is based on a stretched Proton Savvy platform and was developed in-house by Proton with technical support from Lotus Cars and LG CNS. Proton launched a mid- life facelift model called the Proton Saga FL on 30 November 2010. 8 months later, a further improved model called the Proton Saga FLX was launched.

The Proton Saga is best known to have been named after the tiny red seed of the Saga tree (Adenanthera pavonina), commonly found in Malaysia. However, Ismail Jaafar, a retired military soldier who won the car's pre-launch naming contest claims Saga was originally an acronym for safety, achievement, greatness, ability. The Proton Saga is also a well-known national symbol of Malaysia.

The much anticipated second generation Proton Saga, also called the Saga BLM (Base Line Model) launched on 18 January 2008. Previously, the first generation Proton Saga was Proton's most successful model, having a 23-year-long lifespan, the longest of all Proton models to date. The second generation Saga was indigenously designed unlike the previous generation. It launched with 3 variants, the N-Line, B-Line and M-Line which were priced between RM31,498 and RM39,998 respectively. 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. The new Saga was a great sales success for Proton, having received over 23,000 bookings in less than two weeks since launch. Furthermore, it replaced the older Saga Iswara as Malaysia's taxi of choice from 2008 to 2010. These taxi variants were equipped with more powerful 1.6 litre 110 bhp CamPro engines and were later converted to NGVs.