2026 Proton Saga MC3 spec-by-spec comparability – see the variations between Customary, Government, Premium

December 3, 2025

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The new Proton Saga was launched final weeknevertheless it was solely yesterday that we received our first correct take a look at the bottom Customary mannequin. With this, we now know the whole gear record of every of the three variants, which additionally embody the Government and the top-spec Premium.

First, the costs. To reiterate, the Customary is priced at RM37,990, the Government at RM43,990 and the Premium at RM48,990. These figures are on-the-road with out insurance coverage, inclusive of a RM1,000 rebate as much as the tip of the yr. There are a number of different early-bird gives as nicely, which you’ll examine in our complete launch report.

We’ll start the comparability with the factor all of them share – the 1.5 litre BHE15-CFN port-injected, naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine making 120 PS at 6,100 rpm and 150 Nm of torque between 4,000 and 5,000 rpm. This implies the Customary is now the most affordable 1.5 litre automotive in Malaysia, costing practically RM13,000 lower than the Perodua Myvi 1.5 X. The Saga additionally punches above its weight when it comes to output, being solely narrowly overwhelmed by the Honda Metropolis (121 PS) in energy and beating it in torque (145 Nm).

Nonetheless, whereas the Customary and Government fashions retain the earlier Aisin four-speed computerized gearbox, the Premium returns to a Punch CVT. Controversial I do know, nevertheless it’s the stepless transmission that’s extra environment friendly, delivering a gasoline consumption determine of 4.9 litres per 100 km, versus 5.1 litres per 100 km on the others. This determine practically matches the Perodua Bezza 1.3 (4.8 litres per 100 km) whereas being considerably extra highly effective.

Proton Saga 1.5 Customary A/T

We’ve already talked endlessly about what’s new, so we’ll hold it temporary. The brand new entrance fascia options redesigned headlights that include LED projectors (sure, even on the Customary), plus a too-big grille tied along with the Ethereal Bow bar that envelops the Proton roundel. The taillights are additionally new (and illuminated with LEDs) and be part of a sleeker, taller “aero” boot lid.

The Customary’s headlights make do with L-shaped LED positioning lights, whereas the Government and Premium graduate to full-blown daytime operating lights. The half numbers are frequent throughout all three, nevertheless, so the distinction is merely software program.

The Ethereal Bow and the also-new door deal with strips are completed in silver on the Customary and chrome on the opposite two, and the wheels are carried-over 14-inch silver alloys on the Customary; the Government and Premium acquire snazzier 15-inch “arrow” rollers, with the Premium’s additionally receiving a two-tone end. Additionally unique to the Premium is an illuminated bar becoming a member of the taillights, which additionally homes an exterior boot lid launch; on the opposite fashions, you’ll both need to press a button on the important thing or attain in and pull a lever.

Proton Saga 1.5 Government A/T

It’s a sea change on the within, too, with a horizontal dashboard design and pill-shaped air vents. Dominating proceedings is a tombstone of a show panel, and even the Customary receives a brand new seven-inch digital instrument show – one thing you gained’t discover elsewhere on this worth vary.

This doesn’t prolong to the nine-inch touchscreen, which might solely discovered on the Government and Premium; the Customary retains the outgoing mannequin’s radio/Bluetooth participant with fiddly capacitive contact buttons. It being absolutely built-in with the instrument show on a single panel will doubtless make it more durable and costlier to interchange the pinnacle unit, however we’re certain the aftermarket will discover a means regardless.

Dropping the touchscreen additionally means the Customary loses out on the brand new wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto perform in addition to a reverse digital camera. It additionally will get simply two audio system versus the standard 4, with the rear door perforations opening as much as gaping clean holes.

Proton Saga 1.5 Premium CVT

Elsewhere, you get three totally different upholstery choices – common cloth on the Customary, textured cloth on the Government and fake leather-based on the Premium. The motive force’s seat itself additionally incorporates a extra ergonomic ratcheting top adjuster lever that strikes the whole seat, though that is nonetheless reserved for the Premium, with the others caught with the identical rotary knob that lifts solely the seat base. Final however not least, keyless entry is barely supplied on the Government and Premium, however all fashions now get a push-button starter.

Security-wise, the Saga comes as normal with two airbags and stability management. For the total expertise, you’ll need to spring for the Premium, which now options six airbags and superior driver help programs like autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and auto excessive beam. Once more, the Premium is the one with the CVT, so it’s take it or depart it – CVT, or no ADAS.