What is the Proton Savvy?
The Savvy was Proton’s small hatchback, designed for everyday driving around town. It was part of the Malaysian maker’s passenger-car range and was sold in the UK and parts of Europe. Proton launched it in 2005, describing it as the first Malaysian car to receive TÜV certification for quality.
The Savvy generation ran from 2005 to 2011. Its compact hatchback shape made it a natural fit for city streets and tight parking, while its launch marked another step in Proton’s development of cars for home and export markets.
Engines and power
The Savvy had a 1.1-litre petrol engine. UK figures cover two versions, while EU/EEA registration figures cover one.
How economical is the Proton Savvy?
The lowest listed UK VCA fuel consumption is 5.7 L/100 km on the NEDC test. EU/EEA registrations record 1,106 Savvys from 2010 to 2012, all with a 1.1-litre petrol engine.
The UK and EU figures use the NEDC procedure. It differs from WLTP, used for newer European figures, from the EPA procedure in the USA and from the 5-cycle test in Canada.
Where was the Proton Savvy sold?
UK figures cover 2006 to 2010, while EU/EEA registrations cover 2010 to 2012. Proton is a Malaysian carmaker, and the Savvy was one of its small-car offerings for home and export markets.
Questions and answers
What engine did the Proton Savvy have?
It had a 1.1-litre petrol engine.
What is the Savvy’s official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed UK VCA figure is 5.7 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
When was the Proton Savvy made?
Its generation ran from 2005 to 2011.