The automaker Proton will be making its debut in Pakistan within the nextcouple of months with the launch of the X70 crossover SUV and the Sagasedan that will compete in the emerging compact crossover SUV segment andthe compact sedan segment respectively.
Initial reports by various outlets had claimed that the Saga sedan will belaunched in January 2021 following the launch of the X70 SUV in December2020. However, PakWheels.com recently reported that the compact sedan willbe available for booking in Pakistan “during the third or fourth week ofDecember 2020”.
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Reports further suggest that Proton will first bring in 100 CBU units ofthe Saga sedan from Malaysia at subsidized 50 percent duty as per thegovernment policy, and that they will be available in three variants – theStandard Manual, the Standard Auto, and the Premium Auto. Also, theautomaker will initially have four official dealerships – two in Karachi,one in Lahore, and one in Islamabad.
As per reports, the Saga will be offered with 3-year/100,000 and5-year/150,000 kilometers warranties. The Saga also likely to go into localproduction ahead of June 2021 but the decision to do so will be based onthe public’s response.Credits: paultan.org
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The Saga comes with a downsized 1.3-liter, naturally aspirated 4-cylinderpetrol engine that makes 94 horsepower and 120 newton-meters of torque, andis mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed CVT automatic transmissiondepending on the variant.
On the inside, the Standard MT/AT trim-levels will have basic features likedual front airbags, rear seat ISOFIX anchors, disc brakes with ABS, EBD,and brake assist technology; while the Premium AT trim-level offers addedfeatures like stability control, traction control, hill start assist, frontparking sensors, and a reverse camera.Credits: paultan.org
