PROTON had received 2 awards at the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) Malaysia Car of the Year 2016 held at The Saujana Hotel, Subang recently for its new and refined Saga and the all-new Persona. The Proton Saga won the Value for Money Car award whilst the Proton Persona won the Most Improved Model in Fuel Efficiency.
In both cases I must agree.The all-new Proton Saga gives you the best bang for your Ringgit. It is the most affordable compact sedan in Malaysia yet it offers a level of refinement that was missed at the entry level price range here in Malaysia. It may have been launched late in the year but it is well deserved.
As for the Persona. Impressive car in most aspects given what Proton wants us to pay for it. But I also have to agree that in terms of fuel efficiency, the previous one was very average at best (with some 2.0liter sedans more efficient than it when it was still being sold). This new one is indeed fuel efficient.
So congratulations to Proton. They deserve their wins for coming up with cars like these.
PRESS RELEASE
PROTON SAGA WON THE VALUE-FOR-MONEY CAR AWARD AT THE MALAYSIA CAR OF THE YEAR 2016
Dato Ahmad Fuaad, CEO of Proton receiving the awards from Dato Madani, CEO MAI
Subang, 15 December 2016 – PROTON Holdings Berhad (“PROTON” or “the Company”) received 2 awards at the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) Malaysia Car of the Year 2016 held at The Saujana Hotel, Subang for its new and refined Saga and the all-new Persona.
The 2 awards were:
1. Value-for-Money Car - Proton Saga
2. Most Improved Model in Fuel Efficiency - Proton Persona
“We are truly humbled and very pleased with this recognition. Both the Persona and Saga were very well received by Malaysians when they were launched. Through the market study conducted, we have made refinements to the car so that we meet the general requirements of the market segment. Both the Saga and Persona are designed for those who are looking for value for money cars which are affordable, safe and with practical features to complement their lifestyle,” said Dato' Ahmad Fuaad Kenali, Chief Executive Officer of PROTON.
"Among the refinements achieved include significantly improved Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) levels of the car and fuel efficiency has also been improved for both cars, guided by the Eco Drive Assist feature, a first for PROTON. The cars are also equipped with excellent active and passive safety features which gave a 5-star and and 4-star ASEAN NCAP rating for Persona and Saga respectively," Dato' Fuaad added.
The refined 3rd generation Saga, is fitted with 1.3L VVT engine and priced from RM36,800 to RM45,800. The all-new Persona is fitted with an efficient 1.6L VVT engine and priced from RM46,800 to RM59,800. Both the Saga and Persona come in 3 variants, Standard, Executive and Premium.
"These recognitions will further strengthen our effort to continuously deliver good quality products and services to our customers,” Dato' Fuaad added further.
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