This review is sponsored by BHPetrol Infiniti RON95 Euro4M. You can also enjoy the newly redesigned BHPetromart in selected stations, as well as its own ready to eat eNak brand. Launched last November, the 2026 Proton Saga MC3 has shot to the top of the charts since its arrival on the scene, with nearly 100,000 bookings recorded for it by last month, and for good reason – it hasn’t just been dressed up but the platform has been revised, and there’s a new engine as well. Besides the revised Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA) platform, the headlining act is an all-new, Geely-derived 1.5 litre BHE15 four-cylinder engine. First seen in turbocharged form in the facelifted X50, the unit comes in BHE15PFI guise – with natural aspiration and port fuel injection – in the Saga. With 120 PS at 6,100 rpm and 150 Nm of torque between 4,000 and 5,000 rpm, it offers 25 PS and 30 Nm up over the outgoing model. Aside from a more powerful engine, the Saga MC3 also gets a significant rework elsewhere. There’s a new front end, complete with a large grille and a new bonnet as well as full LED headlights, while the rear features LED taillights joined together by a central bar with the Proton script, providing a familial resemblance to the larger S70. Inside, the cabin also gets a bit of an overhaul, with a new dashboard with a modern horizontal design and twin digital screens leading the way. The screens, consisting of a seven-inch unit for the instrument display and a nine-inch unit for the infotainment, undoubtedly introduce a modern veneer to the car. Also finding its way on to the car is wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making the new Saga the first A-segment car to offer this feature. We drove the Saga MC3 back in December, but now it’s Hafriz Shah’s turn to examine the car. He has a lot to say about it – find out what he thinks about the Saga MC3 here. GALLERY: 2026 Proton Saga MC3 Premium Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater.
