Proton Saga Iswara 1.5i (90 Hp) Automatic
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Proton Saga Iswara:
The Proton Saga is a series of subcompact cars and currently city cars produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton. Introduced in 1985, the Proton Saga became the first Malaysian car and a major milestone in the Malaysian automotive industry. The Saga is Proton's longest-running and best-selling nameplate, with over 2 million units sold worldwide over 39 years.
The first generation Saga was developed as the result of a joint venture between HICOM and Mitsubishi Motors. It is based on the second generation Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore, and was available in 4-door saloon and 5-door hatchback guises. The second generation Proton Saga was unveiled on 18 January 2008. It is based on a stretched Proton Savvy platform and was developed in-house by Proton. The third generation Proton Saga was launched on 28 September 2016. It is based on the outgoing Saga FLX platform, and is powered by the Iriz's 1. 3-litre VVT engine....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Saga Iswara Overview:
Proton Saga Iswara (Saga Iswara). With 126 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.8 l/100km). Weighing only 990 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16.6 s). The top speed reaches 143 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
While sharing the same 90 Hp engine, the automatic transmission significantly dulls performance, resulting in noticeably slower acceleration compared to the manual variant.
Fuel Economy
The automatic gearbox negatively impacts fuel efficiency, with a combined consumption of 8.4 l/100 km, making it less economical than the manual.
Best Use Case:
City driving (for convenience)
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase and maintenance costs.
- • Reliable Mitsubishi-derived engines.
- • Spacious interior for its class.
- • Good fuel economy on manual variants.
- • Simple mechanics, easy to repair.
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features.
- • Basic interior quality and features.
- • Lackluster performance, especially with automatic transmission.
- • Limited refinement and comfort.
- • Prone to rust in older models.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Proton |
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| Model: | Saga Iswara |
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| Generation: | Saga Iswara |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i (90 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 1992 |
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| End of production: | 2003 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 61.3 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 126 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 1468 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 75.5 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 143 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 90.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 127.3 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.8 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 990 |
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| Max. weight: | 1440 |
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| Max load: | 450 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 315 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4280 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1655 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1360 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2380 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1390 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1340 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 3 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 175/70 HR13 |
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| Wheel rims size | 13 |
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