Say good day to the brand new Proton Saga MC3! After a number of prototype sightings and showing in a livestream, we now have our greatest have a look at the model’s closely up to date sedan because of current photographs circulating on-line.
Whereas the automobile seen in these photographs (dubbed “all-new,” very similar to the X50) is wearing batik/songket-inspired camouflage, the brand new design cues are clear as day to see. As has been anticipated (and identified) for a while, the Saga sports activities an overhauled entrance finish that options redesigned LED projector headlamps with C-shaped daytime operating lights.
The DRLs are visually linked by an Ethereal Bow on a full-width concave grille, which itself has an array of black pins for its insert and a thick higher chrome strip. Squint somewhat and also you’ll even discover the headlamps have two internal gentle bars that ought to act as indicators, as previous spyshots point out.
The extra upright face additionally entails a revised bonnet, with the creases on it unfold additional aside than they have been on the MC2. Additionally new is the decrease apron that sees a rectangular-shaped consumption and extra delicate nook trim – no LED gentle strip within the latter due to the built-in DRLs.
Different adjustments embody new aspect mirrors with extra discreet indictors built-in into the caps. As for the rear, there’s a full-width gentle bar that hyperlinks the taillights with dashed bars as its signature. The Proton script sits just under the boot lid with a small ducktail, with the rear bumper having a diffuser-like factor.
Look nearer and also you’ll spot the ‘i-GT’ badge on the left of the boot lid, which possible factors to the brand new 1.5 litre inline-four petrol engine (deep dive right here) that’s anticipated to debut with the Saga. A leaked doc beforehand signifies this might be paired with a standard computerized transmission on Customary and Government variants, with the top-spec Premium getting a CVT as a substitute.
Inside, the brand new Saga will get an overhauled dashboard that nobody will confuse with its predecessor. To start out, there’s a giant housing on the dashboard accommodates a digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system.
Beneath this are pill-shaped air vents and what must be the air-conditioning controls and buttons for sure car capabilities just like the hazard lights. It must be famous that in contrast to the MC2, the nook air vents usually are not positioned barely larger, so all vents are on a single line – notice the textured trim on the passenger aspect.
Different variations from the outgoing mannequin embody a extra angular centre console with a brand new gear lever design, a devoted panel to the correct of the driving force that’s dwelling to the aspect mirror controls and engine begin button, new door playing cards that seem to have the ability to maintain taller bottles, new wiper and light-weight stalks in addition to new seats.
Proton says the Saga MC3 is constructed on the AMA platform, which is a platform used on fashions beforehand developed by the corporate however considerably upgraded to be related to newer security requirements and applied sciences – the sedan is alleged to get ADAS for the first time.
Additional particulars like the precise specs of the powertrain, accessible gear and most significantly, pricing, are nonetheless required to finish the Saga MC3 image. For now, what do you consider the adjustments made to the model’s most historic nameplate?
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