New 2011 Proton Saga FL 1.6 launched in Malaysia

28 May 2011 - Proton has launched the 2011 Proton Saga FL 1.6, a new variant of the Proton Saga FL (facelift) which was introduced in Malaysia last December. Priced at RM 46,549 with insurance, the Saga FL 1.6 Executive costs more than three thousand ringgit over the 1.3 Executive automatic variant and only comes in a single solid white colour.

Still, the Saga FL 1.6 offers more power and new features that Proton believes should be able to attract monthly sales of 300 units. Mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, the 1.6-litre Campro IAFM engine produces 110 hp at 6500 rpm and 148 Nm at 4000 rpm—a jump from the 94 hp and 120 Nm powering the Saga FL 1.3.

Other differentiators for the 1.6 litre variant externally are new alloy wheels and the decorative body sticker that you see running across the shoulder line of the car. On the interior, Proton has added dark chrome finishing on the air conditioning outlets, the center panel, the door inner handle, and the steering wheel ring. Safety wise, the Saga FL 1.6 Executive comes with dual airbags for the driver and front passenger.

“The 1.6L Saga should provide car buyers, especially those from the younger generation of purchasers and car owners with an even more attractive, affordable, cost-effective and powerful alternative,” said Proton’s managing director Datuk Seri Haji Syed Zainal Abidin.

 
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