What does RM40,610 mean? You could buy a brand-new Proton Saga Premium (RM49,990) and top up just a few thousand ringgit more to pick up a Perodua Axia, placing two sets of car keys on the table. Or, you could buy a single Toyota Vios 1.5 E (RM90,600).

Proton has pulled off a bold move with the Proton Saga MC3 facelift. The entire range now comes standard with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder i-GT engine producing 120 PS and 150 Nm, with the entry-level Standard variant priced at RM38,990.

The biggest headache when shopping for a car is having two closely priced contenders with great reputations and equally eager sales advisors placed right in front of you.

Proton released its September 2026 sales results on 2 October, reporting 19,465 vehicle deliveries, up 45% year on year. This brought its sales for the first nine months of the year to 160,886 units, an increase of 40.8% from the same period last year.

If you are shopping for a new car on a budget under RM50,000, the Perodua Axia and Proton Saga are almost guaranteed to be on your shortlist. One is Malaysia's best-selling entry-level hatchback, while the other is the national sedan that has just undergone a major update with an all-new 1.5-litre engine.

Formula 1 is set to return to Malaysian soil for the first time since 2017 with the 2026 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be held at the Sepang International Circuit.

The Perodua Bezza ended the first half of 2026 as Malaysia’s most-registered passenger vehicle, according to JPJ registration data for January to June, overtaking the Proton Saga in a market still led by affordable national nameplates.

You read the title right – you can now purchase the Proton Saga MC3 for just RM 78. No, this isn’t a late April’s Fool joke.

In May 2026, Malaysia's overall passenger vehicle market remains highly concentrated at the top. The Proton Saga secured the absolute number-one spot nationwide with 7,337 units, closely trailed by the Perodua Bezza at 7,079 units.

Proton’s sales moderated in February following a record-high January, as the national carmaker posted a total of 13,566 vehicles sold — a 31% drop from January’s 15-year high of 19,833 units. The sharp decline was largely attributed to the long festive period, including Thaipusam and the Chinese New Year holidays, which disrupted vehicle deliveries across the country. The industry-wide volume also

Just three months after its Malaysian introduction, the all-new Proton Saga MC3 has officially launched in Brunei as its first export destination—offered in two variants, the Executive and Premium, priced at BND16,800 (approx. RM52,000) and BND18,800 (approx RM58,000) respectively. It is also the second Proton model introduced in Brunei this year, following the Proton X50 in January.

KUALA LUMPUR: PROTON has started 2026 on a strong note, registering 19,833 vehicle sales in January – its highest monthly sales performance in 15 years.