THE SAGA LEGACY
Since 9 July 1985 and its first national appearance, Proton Saga has
become an irreplaceable symbol of reliability and pride for Malaysians.
This momentous date also marked the beginning of our national
automotive industry.
Proton Saga’s growth as Malaysia’s first national car to a valuable model
internationally is a testament to the brand's belief that great dreams
are achievable with determination.
29
presence in over 29 markets
around the world
1,834,454
Proton Saga sold
36
years of history
COMING SOON
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COMING SOON
Our Moments Of Glory
Throughout its 36-years history, the Proton Saga has achieved a series of firsts in our national car industry. Let’s take a look at them now.
1985
Malaysia’s first national car, the Proton Saga was introduced in July 1985. It was a historic moment for Malaysia’s automotive industry.
1985
A red Proton Saga, adorning the Jalur Gemilang, was the first car driven on the Penang Bridge during its opening ceremony, driven by Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
1987
The Proton Saga made its debut in the United Kingdom and PROTON was crowned the “fastest selling make of new car ever to enter the United Kingdom”, exceeding 12-month sales target within 6 months.
1993
Proton's 500,000th car rolls off its production line.
1996
PROTON City’s ground-breaking ceremony in Tanjung Malim.
2003
PROTON Launches the Saga LMST hatchback that featured a modern interior and exterior.
2008
A New SAGA Begins with PROTON unveiling the second-gen SAGA BLM.
2016
PROTON unveils the third generation Proton Saga.
2018
2018 Proton Saga made its racing debut in R3 Motorsport.
2019
PROTON Launches the 2019 Saga
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2021
2020
The launch of SAGA Anniversary Edition in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the Proton Saga.
2020-2021
Proton Saga is now available in eight international markets — Brunei, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritius, Nepal and Pakistan
MOVING STORIES
FROM OUR PEOPLE
We build cars but it’s our people who continuously drive us to push forward.
Discover the voices behind our Proton Saga legacy today.
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From its sporty styling to the way it drives and its class-leading
connectivity technology, the Proton Saga continues to set the
standard that others must follow.
