What is the cheapest Proton you can buy?
Proton has made its return to local shores with a variety of new models, including some competing in the crossover and SUV segments. But which is the most affordable of all the products available from the Malaysian automaker? Find out here.
After a 10-year hiatus, Proton has returned to South Africa, and with a whole new product strategy. While previously the Malaysian automaker focussed on the hatchback, sedan and small bakkie segments, it is now competing in the crossover, SUV and sedan segments. Proton launched its return with the X50 crossover, and X70 SUV, but now there is a third product, the SAGA sedan.
But which one will be the best for your budget? Let us find out. But before you start your search for new or used Proton models on AutoTrader, remember that you can sell your car quickly and conveniently by getting an Instant Offer.
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Most affordable Proton
Proton recently introduced a new SAGA sedan to its product lineup. The model is available in three derivatives with the Standard trim in manual guise being the cheapest offering from the Malaysian automaker. All three variants are powered by a 1.3-litre, petrol motor producing 70 kW and 120 Nm of torque.
| Proton Saga 1.3 Standard manual | R 199 900 |
| Proton Saga 1.3 Standard auto | R 219 900 |
| Proton Saga 1.3 Premium | R 239 900 |
* The pricing listed in the table above was correct at the time of writing this article, however, can change at any moment and without notice.
