Proton Saga Upgrades with New Aisin 4AT Gearbox

15 Jun 2023

550 Proton Saga

Proton Saga Upgrades with New Aisin 4AT Gearbox

Reports suggest that Proton Saga, the popular sedan, is gearing up for upgrades in Pakistan. Following the introduction of the second facelift (MC2) in its home market last year, Proton has introduced several changes to the Saga sedan. One notable enhancement is the replacement of the previous Hyundai-sourced 4AT gearbox with a new Aisin 4AT gearbox in Malaysia. While the overall design of the Saga remains unchanged, minor improvements from the MC2 facelifted models will also be incorporated. The customers can get the detailed updates that Proton Saga Upgrades with New Aisin 4AT Gearbox.

Production on Hold in Pakistan:

Currently, Proton's production (assembling) of vehicles, including the X70 and Saga, is on hold in Pakistan due to a shortage of CKD (Completely Knocked Down) kits and government import restrictions. The automaker is eagerly awaiting the new fiscal budget, which is expected to bring no additional taxes to the auto sector. However, the devaluation of the Pakistani currency against the US Dollar will lead to a significant increase in the prices of Proton cars in Pakistan.

Localization Efforts and Market Expectations:

As Proton's local partner in Pakistan has yet to commence its localization journey, it is likely that the upcoming batch of CKD kits, featuring the new Aisin 4AT gearbox, will be introduced to the Pakistani market. While the inclusion of the new gearbox did not affect Saga pricing in the Malaysian market, it is anticipated that the entry-level sedan's prices in Pakistan, currently priced at PKR 32.99 lac for the flagship Ace variant, will exceed PKR 3.5 million.

Proton Saga 2023, a renowned sedan, is anticipated to receive upgrades in Pakistan, including the introduction of a new Aisin 4AT gearbox. While production is temporarily halted due to CKD kit shortages and government import restrictions, the upcoming fiscal budget will likely bring price increases for Proton cars due to currency devaluation. Despite these challenges, Proton's local partner is expected to introduce the new batch of CKD kits to the Pakistani market, thereby catering to the growing demand for enhanced Proton vehicles.

Post Your Ad

Proton Saga Upgrades with New Aisin 4AT Gearbox

Production on Hold in Pakistan:

Localization Efforts and Market Expectations:

Proton Saga Latest Discussions

New 2025 Car Comparisons