The 2026 Proton Saga MC3 was launched in November with a RM1,000 early-bird rebate (making the prices RM37,990, RM43,990 and RM48,990), but this has now given way to January rebates of up to RM500 plus up to RM300 if you trade in. So RM800 is now the maximum you could potentially save. Small difference it may be from before (RM200-500), but those whose loans have been approved with the old price may need to re-apply, and in the budget segment, loan approvals are not always a walk in the park. Some banks or dealers may allow customers to simply top up the difference instead of having to re-apply for the loan. This is the first time the early bird rebate offers of recent Proton launches have been rescinded. Usually the launch rebates become permanent or extended indefinitely, and are normally increased over time. For instance, the X50 facelift’s launch rebate was RM4,000 (now RM6,000 + RM800), the X90 now offers RM20,000 off and the S70’s free bodykit can still be had, plus an RM8,000 rebate. With over 10,000 units already on the road and over 30,000 waiting names, it’s small wonder Proton has chosen to pull back on offers for the new Saga – it clearly doesn’t need much assistance at this point. Read our full review, see maintenance costs, compare specs and dive deep via our launch report. GALLERY: 2026 Proton Saga 1.5 Premium CVT MC3 GALLERY: 2026 Proton Saga 1.5 Executive A/T MC3 GALLERY: 2026 Proton Saga 1.5 Standard A/T MC3 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.