Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
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Built as a budget car, the Proton Savvy was launched in Malaysia in 2005. In the same year, it was introduced to the British market the autumn of the same year. It lived until 2011.
The Proton Savvy was the replacement model for the Tiara. Instead of using the name awareness, the Malaysian company tried the name Savvy that resembled the “save money”. Its cost was less than GBP 6000 and came well equipped. On top of that, it was fitted with a healthy Renault 1.2-liter unit that already proved to be good on the Twingo.
With a design entirely made in house, the Proton Savvy featured an interesting belt-line with an abrupt step on the front doors. It was a brave idea, just to stand out from the crowd. The front of the car featured clear-lens headlights and a narrow grille with horizontal slats. It featured standard 15” light-alloy wheels and front fog lights. It even featured parking sensors.
Inside, there was room for five adults and 207 liters (7.3 cu-ft) of trunk space, but not too much. The car was fitted as standard with an AC-unit and an integrated Clarion/CD player. The rear seats could split 50:50 and fold flat.
The 1.2-liter engine provided by Renault offered 75 hp, which was a lot for its class. It was mated as standard with a 5-speed manual gearbox or an option for an automated manual gearbox.
PROTON Savvy 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- 1.2 5MT (75 HP)
- 1.2 AMT (75 HP)
PROTON Savvy
1.2 5MT (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2 5MT (75 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 104 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 146.1 in (3711 mm) |
| Width: | 64.7 in (1643 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.5 in (1,420/1,410 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 94.3 in (2395 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.3 cuFT (207 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2127 lbs (965 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2789 lbs (1265 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 134 g/km |
PROTON Savvy
1.2 AMT (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2 AMT (75 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1149 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 104 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 98.7 mph (159 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 146.1 in (3711 mm) |
| Width: | 64.7 in (1643 mm) |
| Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.5 in (1,420/1,410 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 94.3 in (2395 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.3 cuFT (207 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2127 lbs (965 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2789 lbs (1265 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 134 g/km |