Another day, one other official teaser of the 2022 Proton Saga MC2 facelift, which will likely be launched on May 12. Yesterday, Proton confirmed the refreshed Saga’s new entrance grille (round logo, X50-model pink strip) and a detailed-up shot of the “four-spoke” shuriken-model alloys; at the moment, we get to see the aspect of the automotive.
“Get ready to experience a new level of exhilaration with the new Proton Saga. The Intelligent Proposition is set to make a greater impact with the best handling in its class offering you more than just a new car – it’s an experience,” the caption reads. The headline is “manoeuvrability at its finest”.
The textual content talks in regards to the Saga dealing with, however what’s extra attention-grabbing (as a result of it’s new) is the view of the brand new bodykit, particularly the aspect skirts. As you possibly can see, they’re fairly thick and distinguished, and they are going to be joined by entrance bumper skirts for steadiness. Nothing on the rear bumper. The aspect skirts and entrance bumper add-ons are unique to the brand new vary-topper known as Premium S.
The teaser additionally exhibits the 15-inch two-tone wheels in movement. This new rim will likely be for Premium and Premium S variants – the Standard continues with 14-inch objects. Other exterior modifications embody black aspect mirror caps and a black rear quantity plate garnish that homes the Proton script.
Spyshots have given us a glimpse of the 2022 Saga’s inside, which sports activities loads of pink accents. You’ll discover the “sporty colour” on the air vent frames (together with the directional tabs), meter rings and steering wheel button dividers. The centre stack has been rearranged when it comes to cubby holes, and there’s a brand new AC management panel that appears just like the panel from the 2022 Iriz, however with out air move adjustment and piano key-model buttons. New Proton emblem on the steering boss, too.
The 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen (Premium onwards) will get a gloss black encompass, new graphics (together with an X50-model Proton emblem residence button) and a “please check your belongings” goodbye display screen seen on Peroduas. The OS seems to be the identical Android-based system as earlier than, fairly than the new Atlas OS discovered within the latest Iriz/Persona.
Other new features embody keyless entry, push-button begin, auto-fold aspect mirrors, an exterior boot launch (why was this omitted within the first place?) and leather-based upholstery. Electronic stability management has additionally been expanded to incorporate the Standard AT (base Standard MT continues with out ESC), though there’s nonetheless no autonomous emergency braking.
No modifications are anticipated for the what’s beneath the hood, and the Saga ought to soldier on with the acquainted 1.3 litre naturally aspirated 4-pot with 95 PS and 120 Nm. Five-speed handbook within the base variant apart, the Campro VVT is mated to a Hyundai-sourced 4-pace computerized gearbox, which was launched within the 2019 facelift to switch the lengthy-serving 4AT.
Two extra days to launch. Perhaps tomorrow’s ultimate teaser can be of the inside.
GALLERY: 2022 Proton Saga MC2 spyshots
