Proto-Saga car Will Launch in Pakistan Within 4 Weeks:
The compact sedan-segment has a lot of potential in terms of becoming one-of-the top segments in the Pakistani automotive-market. The launch and the raging success of the Toyota, Yaris is proof of the popularity of the said segment.
Plus, the recent-launch of Changan-Alsvin also received a warm welcome as automaker reportedly sold out all of the available units within a few days of the price announcement.
However a general public-notion still suggests that said segment still does not nearly have enough options for the people-to-benefit from. Well the news is good because, as per our sources in the auto-industry, Proton car will be debuting the Saga sedan in Pakistan within a month’s time.
Initial reports suggest that-the company would-launch the said vehicle in January 2021, however those plans could not-be realize for unknown reasons. However as-per our source the Saga will be making its debut within next 4 weeks
To recap however, Proton-Saga is a subcompact sedan that does not really have any competition in the market at the moment due to its super compact size and low price tag. The vehicle will come in three main variants, i.e the Standard-Manual, the Standard-Auto, and the Premium-Auto.
All variants will feature 1.3 liter, naturally aspirated 4 cylinder petrol engine the makes 94 horsepower and 120 newton meters of torque. Manual variants will be mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox, while the automatic variants shall have 4 speed CVT automatic transmission.
Furthermore, the Standard MT/AT trim levels will basic features like dual front airbags, rear seat ISOFIX anchors, disc-brakes with ABS, EBD, and brake assist technology, whereas the Premium AT trim level offers additional features like stability control, traction control, hill start assist, front parking sensors, and reverse camera.
Although the price of vehicle will be revealed upon its official launch, the source from within the company did hint that the car will be reasonably priced. He said that the Saga sedan is to Malaysia what Suzuki Mehran was to Pakistan in terms of the affordability and that Proton seeks to have the Saga sedan be an ‘every man’s car in Pakistan which offers of the best value for money to car buyers.
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