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Proton Saga III 1.3 (95 Hp)
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Proton Saga:
The Proton Saga is a series of subcompact cars and currently city cars produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton. Introduced in 1985, the Proton Saga became the first Malaysian car and a major milestone in the Malaysian automotive industry. The Saga is Proton's longest-running and best-selling nameplate, with over 2 million units sold worldwide over 39 years.
The first generation Saga was developed as the result of a joint venture between HICOM and Mitsubishi Motors. It is based on the second generation Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore, and was available in 4-door saloon and 5-door hatchback guises. The second generation Proton Saga was unveiled on 18 January 2008. It is based on a stretched Proton Savvy platform and was developed in-house by Proton. The third generation Proton Saga was launched on 28 September 2016. It is based on the outgoing Saga FLX platform, and is powered by the Iriz's 1. 3-litre VVT engine....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Proton Saga (III). With 120 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1035 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Proton Saga III has not been tested by Euro NCAP. However, it received a 4-star rating in ASEAN NCAP tests in 2018, indicating a reasonable level of safety for its class in the region.
1.3 (95 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivering 95 Hp and 120 Nm, this manual variant offers a more engaging driving experience compared to the CVT. The power output is suitable for daily driving, though not designed for high-performance demands.
Fuel Economy
Achieving an impressive 5.4 l/100 km combined, the manual transmission variant is the most fuel-efficient option, making it highly economical for budget-conscious drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Good fuel economy for its class
- • Spacious interior and boot for a compact sedan
- • Reliable and proven engine technology
Cons:
- • Modest performance, especially with CVT
- • Basic interior materials and features
- • Hydraulic power steering can feel heavy at low speeds
- • Rear drum brakes are less effective than discs
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Proton |
| Model: | Saga |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (95 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 95 Hp @ 5750 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 71.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 120 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | S4PE |
| Engine displacement: | 1332 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC-VVT |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.9 kg/Hp, 91.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.6 kg/Nm, 115.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1035 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4331 mm mm |
| Width: | 1689 mm mm |
| Height: | 1491 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2465 mm mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.2 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | independent torsion suspension |
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