Proton R3
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| 2025 | Proton has announced plans to launch an all-new, fourth-generation Saga, maintaining their strategy of a 5-year product cycle for their best-selling model. |
| 2024 | Standard Lite AT variant quietly discontinued by Proton. |
| September 12 2024 | Proton begins shipment of Saga production components to Egypt for local assembly by Ezz Elsewedy Automotive Factories (ESAF), with plans to export to North African and Middle Eastern markets. |
| 2023 | Sales rebounded to 7,600 units in Malaysia, marking the highest sales figure in the tracked period. |
| June 2023 | Proton replaces the Hyundai 4-speed automatic transmission with an Aisin 4-speed automatic transmission in the Saga. |
| 2022 | Proton Iriz sales dropped to 5,639 units in Malaysia, showing a decline from previous years. |
| 2022 | Proton updated the Saga with the latest roundel logo, a curved Ethereal Bow strip, and further interior refinements including a redesigned center cluster, semi-digital air-conditioner controls, and a new steering wheel emblem. |
| 2022 | Proton launches the Saga MC2, maintaining the same 1.3-litre engine capacity as the previous domestic model. |
| August 26 2022 | Proton introduces Standard Lite AT variant for the Saga. |
| May 31 2022 | Proton Sagas shipped to South Africa through CMH Group company as distributor. |
| May 12 2022 | Second facelifted Proton Saga launched at Proton Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam, introducing the Premium S AT variant. |
| 2021 | Sales slightly decreased to 6,700 units in Malaysia, but still maintaining a strong market presence. |
| 2021 | Proton launched limited edition R3 models of the Saga and Iriz, featuring a black paint scheme with yellow highlights, upgraded interior, modified bodykit, and Proton R3 badging to celebrate the company's motorsports success. |
| August 5 2021 | Proton launched the second facelifted Iriz with three new variants: 1.3L Standard, 1.6L Executive, and 1.6L Active. Dropped previous 1.3L Standard MT and 1.6L Premium variants. Introduced new colours Citric Orange and Passion Red. |
| January 14 2021 | Proton Saga officially launched in Nepal. |
| 2020 | Proton Iriz successfully scored a maximum of five stars in the ASEAN NCAP crash test under the newly revised and restructured 2020 ASEAN NCAP guidelines, demonstrating significant improvements in vehicle safety. |
| 2020 | Proton Iriz sales continued to grow, reaching 7,568 units in Malaysia despite the global pandemic. |
| December 18 2020 | Announcement of Proton Saga exports to Nepal through Jagdamba Motors. |
| December 10 2020 | Proton Saga officially launched in Kenya, locally assembled at Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) plant in Mombasa. |
| August 21 2020 | Proton announces exports of the Saga to Kenya through local franchise holder Simba Corp. |
| 2019 | Recognized as Best 3 City Cars in 'Cars of Malaysia' |
| 2019 | Sales of Proton Iriz increased significantly to 6,673 units in Malaysia, nearly doubling the previous year's sales. |
| 2019 | Won Best Compact Hatch (below RM70K) at CarSifu Editors' Choice Awards |
| 2019 | Proton Saga MC1 introduced, with Standard variant gaining ABS, EBD, and BA. Front disc rotors increased by 1 inch in diameter. Front parking sensors removed from standard features and now only available on Premium variant. |
| 2019 | Proton introduced significant interior and design updates to the Saga, including moving air conditioning vents, adding a new head unit, and introducing a LED map light for the driver and front passenger. |
| August 6 2019 | First facelifted Proton Saga launched at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, featuring a four-speed torque converter automatic gearbox from Hyundai. |
| February 2019 | Proton released a press release with official images showcasing the Proton Iriz facelift. |
| February 28 2019 | Official media preview revealed specifications for the facelifted Iriz, including the return of the 1.6L Executive CVT model and automatic headlights becoming standard. |
| 2018 | Proton Iriz sales in Malaysia reached 3,359 units, marking the beginning of tracked sales data for this model. |
| 2018 | Named Best 3 Compact Hatch of Malaysia at Aurizn Awards 'Cars of Malaysia' |
| 2018 | Proton Saga was recognized as one of the Best 3 City Cars of Malaysia in the Aurizn Awards 'Cars of Malaysia'. |
| 2018 | Proton Saga won Bronze in the Budget Car category at the Carlist.my People's Choice Awards. |
| 2017 | Won Best Compact Hatch at Carsifu Editor's Choice Award |
| 2017 | Proton Iriz was updated with improvements from its sibling, the Persona. The 1.6L Executive variant was released to the public, with manual transmission only available on the base Standard model. |
| 2017 | Received Best NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) award at Malaysia Car of the Year (COTY) Awards |
| 2017 | Proton Saga was named Compact Sedan of the Year at the DSF.my Allianz Vehicle of the Year (VOTY). |
| January 2017 | Proton begins production of Saga for export markets. |
| 2016 | Named Most Affordable 5-Star Asean NCAP Car in Malaysia at Asean NCAP Grand Prix Award |
| 2016 | Awarded Budget Car of the Year at ASEAN Car of the Year |
| 2016 | Proton Saga won the Rising Star Award at the Asean NCAP Grand Prix Award. |
| September 28 2016 | Third generation Proton Saga officially launched at Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam, Malaysia, endorsed by Khairy Jamaluddin on behalf of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. |
| 2015 | Won Best Industrial Design award from the Intellectual Property Corporation |
| 2014 | Received Malaysia Good Design Mark Award |
| 2014 | Proton Iriz won Compact Hatchback category at NST-Maybank Car of the Year Awards |
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