Say hello to the brand new Proton Saga MC3! After several prototype sightings and appearing in a livestream, we now have our greatest have a look at the brand’s heavily updated sedan because of recent photos circulating online.
While the automotive seen in these photos (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 expected (and known) for a while, the Saga sports an overhauled front end that features redesigned LED projector headlamps with C-shaped daytime running lights.
The DRLs are visually connected by an Ethereal Bow on a full-width concave grille, which itself has an array of black pins for its insert and a thick upper chrome strip. Squint just a little and also you’ll even notice the headlamps have two inner light bars that ought to act as indicators, as past spyshots indicate.
The more upright face also entails a revised bonnet, with the creases on it spread further apart than they were on the MC2. Also latest is the lower apron that sees a rectangular-shaped intake and more subtle corner trim – no LED light strip within the latter due to integrated DRLs.
Other changes include latest side mirrors with more discreet indictors integrated into the caps. As for the rear, there’s a full-width light bar that links the taillights with dashed bars as its signature. The Proton script sits slightly below the boot lid with a small ducktail, with the rear bumper having a diffuser-like element.
Look closer and also you’ll spot the ‘i-GT’ badge on the left of the boot lid, which likely points to the brand new 1.5 litre inline-four petrol engine (deep dive here) that is anticipated to debut with the Saga. A leaked document previously indicates this will probably be paired with a standard automatic transmission on Standard and Executive variants, with the top-spec Premium getting a CVT as a substitute.
Inside, the brand new Saga gets an overhauled dashboard that nobody will confuse with its predecessor. To begin, there’s a big 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 certain vehicle functions just like the hazard lights. It must be noted that unlike the MC2, the corner air vents are usually not positioned barely higher, so all vents are on a single line – note the textured trim on the passenger side.
Other differences from the outgoing model include a more angular centre console with a brand new gear lever design, a dedicated panel to the best of the motive force that’s home to the side mirror controls and engine start button, latest door cards that appear to give you the option to carry taller bottles, latest wiper and light-weight stalks in addition to latest seats.
Proton says the Saga MC3 is built on the AMA platform, which is a platform used on models previously developed by the corporate but significantly upgraded to be relevant to newer safety standards and technologies – the sedan is alleged to get ADAS for the primary time.
Further details just like the exact specifications of the powertrain, available equipment and most significantly, pricing, are still required to finish the Saga MC3 picture. For now, what do you’re thinking that of the changes made to the brand’s most historic nameplate?
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This Article First Appeared At paultan.org
