2022 Proton Saga is a brilliant car! | Evomalaysia.com 

I just bought my mum a Saga to drive my son to school and back a month ago. After collecting the car I now drive it daily and pass her my HRV. The handling of the car, build quality, driving feel hits the sweet spot especially at this price range. A small let down is the lack of LED head lights but one which can be done with a quick change. Overall I am very satisfied with the new Saga. Never know one day I will be singing praises for Proton hahahaha........

Bobby : it's a courtesy to let a Porsche pass Also Bobby : overtakes the Porsche from the inner lane seconds later...

Proton Saga is a car that you really can't hate It's the nasi lemak of cars You really can't go wrong with it For that money, it does what it supposed to do, very well And it's easy to modify too! It's a car for everyone, the people's car

Now this is surprising and rare. Good for u Bobby for reviewing these affordable cars.

Watching your review about the Saga, just give me huge boost, confidence wise that i just made a good decision to buy the Saga. 👍🏻

When u drive saga...u never regret...really fun drive like a conti

Took grab rides in this latest saga few times. Was impressed with the improved NVH, and no more 'saga' sound when closing the door. Agree with you that it absorbs bumps and uneven road well, almost similar feeling as in the previous city and vios.

Since day 1 geely took over, proton's built quality really big improvement

Been a proud proton owner since the first Saga in 1985. Was my grandfather who bought the first saga. That time we were so proud to own a saga and even counts the amount of saga on the road. 😅. After graduated owned a saga megavalve and thereafter owned a wira, a perdana v6, satria neo and just bought an X70 for my daily driving. Was so suprised with the refinement, quality, ride and comfort. Thumbs up to proton for the improvements and refinement. Will always support Malaysian brand and will always have one Malaysian car in my garage. ☺️. Keep it up Proton. 💪🏻👍🏻

Very glad to note that Proton has made a lot of improvements in their vehicles

I just bought saga as my first car , so proud of myself because I make the right decisions to buy this affordable car if compared with the performance.❤😊

Definitely it's in the drive. The New Saga has refined a lot of things and it's really amazing.

Proud to be 2022 Saga owner. I'm the last Saga AMG rims batches 😎

A thumbs up to Dr Li Chung Rong for making these proton car up to the level where it can complete in international market. So much changes in Proton under his leadership....

Long distance drive the new Alza (RM75k), daily roundabout city drive Proton Saga (RM45k). 2 perfectly sensible cars at RM120k combined!

To be honest I rather choose saga than bezza

Seeing your expression driving this car makes us so proud as Saga owner ..😅 Thanks for sharing Bobby

No doubt Bobby, me as owner of outdated Saga FLX. Im still proud how saga handles and cruising at highways. Im not bias but there's something to respect about Proton cars. That how good their handling and solid build quality.

Very detail review Bobby thumbs up for the great work!!!!

Baca komen sini byk positif komen. Brbanding lain2 yg review.xsbr tggu saga sy smpi! Tq bobby yg review ni😆

Aaahhh I missed trashing out my saga going up Genting. That tire noise, those bends… ahhh. And as you said, really at times I also feel like the car is asking me, is that all you got? Lol. Thanks for the video Bobby!

Just slap on some good tyres (Michelin or equivalent), good springs / coilovers, and give abit of camber, it will handle much better. But for a stock factory setup, Proton Ride and Handling has never let me down. It's also an excellent Highway Cruiser. Stable and still very comfortable despite going above 120km/h. Hence why i still respect and love the Saga.

Thank you so much good sir for this awesome review. Looking forward to getting this car early next year. Been working in Malaysia for 11 years now and this will be my 1st ever car here if fortunate enough. :)

HI Bobby, i owned Saga premium 2020 model. issues found which really annoying: 1. headunit always restart 2. aircond cut-off too loud, vibrates whole car 3. brake pedal too deep .. did u experience any of these from Saga 2022? thanks

Bobby, love your honest review on the Saga. Wonder how it stacked up vs the King, Myvi?

The car still uses the well-proven hydraulic power steering which produces good feedbacks for the little sedan.

thanks for the review bobby. great to hear thoughts from someone who is more accustomed to reviewing premium cars.

I just returned yesterday from my first ever trip to Malaysia and I have rented there a couple of cars within the past two weeks of staying there, namely an Axia (Standard G first facelift), Saga (first facelift Standard AT) and a Bezza (pre-facelift X). From all of them I enjoyed driving the Saga by far the most and I'm glad that it was the facelifted version, because with that one the great goodies you mentioned in the video came with the car. Although it was the cheaper variant, it came with two USB ports in the rear, floating infotainment system (no touchscreen though), 60 fps instrument cluster, LED interior lamps, infinite weave grill, Volvo style spelling on the boot lid and the 4-speed torque converter. It is a huge pleasure to drive it, despite of the little throttle lag it has, but the great handling from the hydraulic power steering made this little inconvenience gone. The suspension is really comfortable and even on long drives it doesn't give you a backache. The only gripe I have with the car are the aircon controls without a front defrost and adjustment functions, the missing adjustable headrests in the rear seats and having only two airbags. However, for the money you pay, it's an outstanding product and I think it is a great package. To be fair though, the Bezza isn't shit, just that the Bezza does well in other departments where the Saga isn't, such as convenience features like the various hooks, auto up and down driver side window, aircon adjustment, space in general and fuel consumption. All in all I found the Saga a more pleasant car to drive in than the Bezza, but the Bezza is a great dependable car with good levels of comfort too. Sadly I didn't manage to meet you while I was in Malaysia, but I managed to meet Thomas on one Evoclub morning drive. I went driving up in the Axia up on Ulu Yam and it was so much fun. Met a few guys and went with them later to have some breakfast down at some aunty's place in Taman Desa. Will never forget this and without you and your content I think I wouldn't have met so many interesting people with whom you can talk about cars and stuff. Thank you for that 🙏🏻🙏🏻

1 underated feature for the saga is the sound system seriously its really good 👍👍

honestly, saga such a beautiful car imagine putting x70 dashboard, engine and put all the features.

Can't wait to have mine soon, been months waiting!

Loan approved now just waiting for the Silver Premium S to arrive hopefully this month.

Although my FLX is kinda outdated, a lot of wear and tear, I still appreciate the sensation of driving around town. Saga is the best for better fuel consumption and good handling. Just need more power haha

I love how bobby of kayangan reviews marhaen car. Good job.

Bro Bobby,i trusr every single word from u man...Saga really really underrated..it takes maybe 10 years for people to realize...

I agree with Amer Asyraf92 that the Saga sound system is underrared. I am driving the Saga 2019 model and my audio setting: Bass 7 (max) Treble 6,Mid 6,Volume 15 to 20 depending on the types of songs. You can do some Equalizer setting with Samsung phone to sync with the Saga sound system. Best sound system for a 40k car ! I really enjoy listening to my favorites Slow Rock and Blues music. Another underrared feature is the Saga aircon. Always cooling. Furthermore, my daughter is still driving her Saga BLM that is already 13 years old!

Honest feedback on Proton. I own a Suprima S. Good car, bought in 2014, and up until early this year, the only car for my family. But after 8 years of using it, some small wear and tear parts require replacement. I waited for 2 MONTHS for some of them. I ordered just before Raya, so the cuti raya affected the delivery timing. But please, proton really has a lot to do to improve its after sales service. Its not exactly cheap too. Bought Ativa as family second car. Will have first hand experience on Perodua sales service and able to compare 😁

Hi everyone! I’m considering getting one of these, do u guys recommend auto or manual version? I’ve test drived the auto version and unfortunately the showroom doesn’t have a manual one available for test drive. I’ve heard that the shifter ergonomics are suboptimal in the saga, is it the case?

Is the 4at sensor doing good,,? the previous one is bad when your driving behavior is bad

How does it compare to the 2022 Persona?

agree 💯 . I'm still waiting for my Proton Saga Premium S ... suitable for city drive , long distance drive ..

Thank you for the awesome review!

I was surprised but delighted to see you test driving a proton as you are more often seen reviewing high-end premium & luxury cars. Keep up the good work!

its weird when Bobby laugh make you feel even more confident about the car.

Happy to see you in an affordable car

Proton handling is better and they put alot of effort on the improvement. it's was really surprising when i go into a showroom and look at the demo car [X50]. I booked via online before went to the showroom. Few months later i test drive the Saga. It's a good car. Better than my NCP93 with Michelin / Bridgestone Potenza x8x tyre also loose control easily. Even with Potenza RE003 is just a little slightly better. Been saw alot video of NCP93 suddenly loose control, people commenting cheap tyres poor skills. The handling is totally suxk

Agreed with the goodnesses. Just hope Proton can change the external design to be like CLA kind of looks. 😜😁

The interior dashboard drawer also got sound. Any idea to solve its. Send to SC same repeatedly a bit sound so.

It's so brilliant I haven't seen one in the US

Bro will there be any new proton saga by the end of this year?

Is it still use campro engine?

Thx for your review..im so proud as a saga premium owner😂

nice video for a person that was clueless about cars and on their way to own their first car and considering to buy saga. yall should watch this video.

Is this car already on road? I order still not available they said....

The slot below the USB, would be nicer if it has a slight slop down forward.

i love those front door handle garnish and door trim.

Nothing but positive review. Good job to Proton in up their game, this gives the competitors a little push. Healthy competition in the market.

I am still using Proton vehicle since it was first released. Maybe another purchase next year. Well done Proton

Ini barulah kereta rakyat!!!

this video makes me wanna get a Saga

you would be the only one I know to compare a Saga with a Lexus and Merc and I would go "you're right!"

The horn beeps is when you close all the doors with the key fob inside your pocket.

Hi Bobby ,I sold my Alza and bought the new Proton Saga ,yes very comfortable great handling, I got the Standard version,, if I knew you were testing this I would have joined 🤣 D

Sir caj do review for toyota mark x grx 120/130?

But cannot see the traffic light being the first car at the stop, if you are more than 5'9" 😅 Just bought one.

for the price it really show good and sturdy the quality proton give for consumer. they know what people needs.

timing belt or timing chain?

Proton (or is it Geely?) has been slowly but surely improving the Saga. I've got the 2018 and 2020 models and to date, no regrets.

U r super enjoy in a Saga ride, well done

yess its handling is superb... on NS highway 170 doing hairpins like no problem

Thanks to Najib for his vision to modernise Proton. 😁

A bit better then my 2019 saga because of push start button.so damnn jealouse laa with this new one

83k viewers within a week. I think it's time to consider more reviews for this segment of cars to boost your channel

But that alarm beeps tho, I hope there's a setting to turn it off. Proton should use like buzzer for the beeps instead of that awful horn.

Now what this car needs is a 5MT with all the bells and whistle. Yeah i know sales of 5MT is really really bad, but i really hope that it would be an option.

you got my respect! truly car man

bobby handling + Lotus handling = enjoyable

My experience with the previous CVT Saga was that the steering wheel was off center. This bothered me quite a bit. Has this been fixed ?

Nice drive bro and how much tyre's air for front and rear wheels pls...?

I just bought a 2011. Runs great. Cant find out too much about the engine, 1.3

thank you bobby for this in-depth review. not sure if you remember but i was the one asking about the saga in your last ama. totally sold to get a saga now. only problem is the booking as ive waited almost four months for my order!

Nice review bobby...

Hey Bobby, what's your comment on the Atlas tyre fitted on this car?

I was going 120 in lipis -raub road .then this car overtake me. then i follow goes up to 140 on straight. I was like wow Saga look solid on bents and corners above 100.

Bobby, i think you shall get a saga and modify it to the maximum, you can do a series with it 😊

Saga is one of the best all rounder entry level car. Only downside to me is the ugly rear lamps. Its much better than that horrible bezza that has tin can feel when you ride inside. Most ppl buy bezza for the 10-15% better fuel economy but lose out in eveything else. But it is so silly as the bezza cost on average rm5k more than the saga, which it can only recover back after 250k km (12 years ) of travel at today's petrol prices and you have to pay all this cost upfront with interest on the bezza.

i think this car can go up to 700k km , because my friend did 640k km in saga blm 2008 ( one top overhaul, no gearbox repair)

apart from outdated design and after sales issues, Proton are gem of drivivng range cars in lower price point, recently had chance to drive new Iriz the car was so well planted the chassis was so comfortable and feels confidents too, literally similar to the driving experience of yaris, only downside their qc, p.s I have noticed the reverse camera on par with 100k japanese cars

Sales figures tell.. It is really a nice car for driver and passenger..

SAGA FL really give me bad bad impression, but current saga really good, price is also reasonable compare to last time i bought 46k!

Imagine Proton Apply This Ride And Handling To Proton X70 And Proton X50. It Would Be Amazing Drive🤩

If it have 1.6L variant. I definitely will buy it.

Looks like you really enjoying the car performance. It's like you are driving a sport car and expensive car.

The strut bar is what surprises me...

saga 2019 and 2022...many difference?...man i just bought saga 2019..then 2022 came out

Still dont know want to choose persona or saga, save more money to buy saga buy no armrest really a concern to me and the red colour trim in saga I dont really like it

Bobby, I managed to get a Premium Spec as Premium S has longer waiting period. Handling indeed better than my older Almera and NVH is okay. The thing that I would have to deny is the build quality 😞. My car full of rattling sounds ( at traffic lights, while turning and even reversing). Wiper starts wabble when used and most noticeable thing is the power lag and weaknesses during going up slope. Reported it to Jelita Menawan Service Butterworth,hope they can fix it.

I'm waiting this saga as my first car!..

Kudos Proton🤗. Thanks Bobby👍.

When Bobby said is Good, it definitely a Good Car :)