Proton Saga

Description

The Proton Saga is a sedan produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton since 1985. The name of the car is an acronym for "Safety, Achievement, Greatness and Ability" and also refers to a type of tree which grows in the region. The first generation Saga, launched on 9 July 1985, is Proton's most successful model, with 1.2 million sold over 22 years of continuous production; it has since become a Malaysian icon.

This casting was originally announced as the 1985 Proton Saga at an internal Mattel event held in Malaysia. It was unveiled in full production form at the 2023 Malaysian Hot Wheels Collectors Convention.

Versions

The Proton Saga has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes
041/250	2024	Compact Kings 3/5	Red	Black side stripes and "SAGA" wordmark on sides, detailed grille with Proton badge	Red / Plastic	Smoke tint	Black	AeroDisc	HRY46	Malaysia	New Model Base codes: S36, S37, S39, S40, S41
	2024	Hot Wheels × PROTON Kids Design Competition	Red	Black side stripes and "SAGA" wordmark on sides, detailed grille with Proton badge	Red / Plastic	Smoke tint	Black	AeroDisc	HXN11	Malaysia	Identical to HRY46 Available only in Malaysia Base code(s):
	2024	Mattel Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Employee Exclusive	Champagne	Detailed side trim, Proton badge, black hood lines, "SAGA", "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" wordmark on sides	Champagne / Plastic	Smoke tint	Black	AeroDisc	AA050	Malaysia	Base code(s):
038/250	2025	Factory Fresh 3/5	Matte white	Black side stripes and "SAGA" wordmark on sides, detailed grille with Proton badge	White / Plastic	Smoke tint	Black	GAD	HYW90	Malaysia	Base code(s): T36, T37

2024 card

From the back of the 2024 card:

Born: 1985, Malaysia
Designer: PROTON
Drive around in the first national car of Malaysia. A celebration of automotive ingenuity, over 2 million units of the Saga have been built and sold globally, making it the best-selling car of PROTON.

2024 PROTON Kids Design Competition card

From the back of the 2024 PROTON Kids Design Competition card:

Born: 1985, Malaysia
Designer: PROTON

The Hot Wheels^® Proton Saga Special Edition is a grand celebration of Malaysian pride. So, honk your horns for nine-year-old Saw Jane Harn of Penang, winner of the Hot Wheels^® × PROTON Kids Design Competition 2023. As winner of this extraordinary event, Saw is the first kid in the world to have hand-drawn artwork featured on Hot Wheels^® packaging. She proudly pays tribute to her country's beauty through a unique artwork design that highlights many natural features and achievements of Malaysia.