Proton unveils Saga SE and Exora MT models

LABIS: Proton Holdings Bhd yesterday launched the Proton Saga SE (special edition) and Proton Exora MT (manual transmission) here yesterday.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak unveiled the new variant models and the Felda-sponsored Proton Satria Neo S2000 rally car after launching the Felda Settlers Day celebrations at Felda Maokil.

Proton chairman Datuk Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh in a statement said the Saga SE, a premium and sporty variant to the existing model, was targeted at youngsters who want to be different.

The car comes in either brilliant red or solid white with a black finished roof top, new front grille, sporty front, rear and side skirting, as well as new alloy rim design.

Visitors taking a closer look at the Proton Saga SE and Proton Exora manual edition(behind in silver) which were unveiled to the public by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak after the launch of the Felda Settlers day celebrations at Felda Maokil in Labis on Tuesday.

The Saga SE also boasts a new interior finishing complete with leather seats, door trims, a leather wrapped steering wheel, pearl white meter panel finishing and a CD player with MP3 capability.

The Saga SE is estimated to be sold at RM43,000 and RM45,500 for the manual and automatic variants respectively.

Meanwhile, the Exora MT will be priced at RM64,998 and RM64,548 for the metallic and solid variants respectively.

Proton managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said bookings were open for both models at RM500 for the Saga SE and RM1,000 for the Exora MT.

The Felda-sponsored Satria Neo S2000 rally car, which was constructed to conform to the latest FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) specifications, has raised the performance bar for the rapidly expanding FIA Super 2000 rally series.

Construction of the car was the result of collaboration between Proton and Mem (Mellors Elliott Motorsport) in the development and production of a World Super 2000 rally car to meet all technical specifications set by the FIA.