Starting 2005, the Vios was also promoted alongside its hatchback match, the Yaris in many Asia Pacific countries.

The next creation Vios is known as the Yaris sedan in America, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago Jamaica, the Middle East and Australia.The title Vios is derived from Latin and means “to proceed”.

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The third generation of the Toyota Vios premiered in Malaysia on 2 October 2013, and is offered in five unique versions (1.5J manual, 1.5J automatic, 1.5E automatic, 1.5G automatic and 1.5 TRD automatic), by former Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, much like the preceding generation.

There was also a TRD Sportivo version similar to the previous generation which comes with TRD decorative components and an all round bodykit including daytime running lights on the front bumper and 15 inch TRD wheels.

The bodykit is discretionary on the other J, E and G variants.In ancient 2015, Smart Entry and Push Start were made standard across the whole selection.

The door handles and rear garnish strip on the 1.5J and 1.5E obtained a chrome finish. The 1.5G version received an all-black leather interior, replacing the prior beige colour scheme.

Additionally, it added door sill scuff plates — also regular on the 1.5E variant. Further updates on the 1.5G version were also the blue-coloured front footwell illumination while the range-topping TRD Sportivo model includes a similar setup, albeit using an amber-coloured setup.

The new DVD-AVX program increased the display to 6.1 inches (compared to the older 5.8-inch display) with USB, SD, AUX and Bluetooth together with a reverse camera.

The more premium DVD-AVN alternative came with a new design, a 7.0-inch touchscreen system, WiFi, HDMI, Bluetooth, voice recognition and a reverse camera.

For the 2016 models, the Vios recognizable 1NZ-FE VVT-i mill, was replaced with a 2NR-FE 1.5 litre Double VVT-i motor throughout the lineup.

The outgoing four-speed automatic gearbox was replaced in favour of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) with seven-speed mode.

In September 2016, an official distributor UMW Toyota Motor Malaysia introduced the new GX version, which has a new bodykit, smoked projector headlights, a dark chrome grille, two-tone brakes and black-and-tan mix leather chairs.

It’s based on a protracted Proton GEN•two platform, and has been marketed as a saloon complement to the GEN•two hatchback.

The next generation Proton Persona (BH) premiered in August 2016. It’s based on a protracted Proton Iriz platform, and is sold as a saloon complement to the Iriz hatchback. It directly replaced the nine-year-old CM Persona in its home market.

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Second Generation (CM6: 2007–2016)

The second generation Proton Persona (CM) premiered on 15 August 2007. It’s the first Proton model to utilize the ‘Persona’ nameplate in its home market.

The CM Persona relies on a protracted Proton GEN•two platform, and has been marketed as a saloon complement to the GEN•two hatchback.

The whole section aft of the B-pillar was re-engineered, and a lot of the GEN•two’s flaws were addressed.

Early models of the CM Persona were fitted using the 1.6-litre CamPro S4PH engine, but later versions received the enhanced CamPro IAFM unit.

The CM Persona would become a best-seller for Proton, selling over 40,000 units annually before the initiation of the Proton Prevé.

It was pitched as a premium version of the present CM Persona with exclusive kit and luxury equipment.

The changes were mostly cosmetic, and would place the Persona’s exterior styling to another six decades.The last upgrade to the CM series, the Persona SV, premiered in November 2013.

The SV brought down prices and standardised all-purpose disk brakes and twin airbags.

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Third Generation (BH6; 2016–present)

The third generation Proton Persona (BH) was launched in August 2016.  It’s based on a protracted Proton Iriz platform and shares the latter’s 1.6-litre VVT engine and fundamental structure, but its exterior design was fully re-engineered to give it a different character.

The inside of the BH Persona is largely unchanged over the Iriz, with the principal exception of the new two-tier colour scheme.

The BH Persona is 1 class smaller than the outgoing CM Persona, but it provides more headroom, comparable rear legroom and a significantly bigger boot.

The new BH is also more powerful, fuel efficient and more sophisticated than the older CM. It’s the latest version to take Proton’s newfound ‘affordable safety’ USP, and all BH Persona versions are given the full five-star rating by ASEAN NCAP.

The next generation Proton Saga premiered on 18 January 2008.  It’s based on a stretched Proton Savvy platform and has been developed in house by Proton.

The next generation Proton Saga was launched on 28 September 2016.

The Proton Saga is best known to have been named after the little reddish seed of this Saga shrub (Adenanthera pavonina). Additionally it is a well-known national emblem of Malaysia.

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Proton Saga FLX

Proton added to its line-up the Saga FLX where ‘X’ stands for extra. The FLX is offered in two trim lines that may be mated to a choice of either manual or CVT drivetrains.

The fine-tuned CamPro IAFM+engine is used and there are options for double airbags and (ABS) with EBD).

The handling has been vastly improved with a new suspension setup which strikes a balance between ride comfort and handling functionality.

The exterior of the Saga FLX is like the Saga FL. It’s powered by a 108 hp CamPro IAFM+ 1.6 litre engine, paired with a CVT. Driver and passenger airbags in addition to ABS with EBD are standard.

The FLX SE comes with sportier kit and is only available in two colors, red and white.The Saga FLX entered the Australian marketplace in June 2012, where it was renamed the S16 FLX.

It replaces the older S16 in Proton Australia’s fleet. The S16 FLX comes in two variations, the GX and GXR, each with guide and CVT drivetrain options respectively, with double airbags, ABS and EBD standard across the range.

On 15 June 2013, Proton introduced a new sub-variant of this Saga FLX, known as the Saga SV. SV is an acronym for Super Value, with prices starting from only RM33,438 for the manual transmission version.

Regardless of the decrease in cost, the Saga SV offers enhanced safety standards with dual airbags and a reinforced frame with just minimal outside changes when compared to the Saga FLX Standard.

The Saga Plus was created in five colors, namely Tranquility Black, Fire Red, Genetic Silver, Solid White and Elegant Brown.

Despite the extra cosmetic upgrades, costs for the Saga Plus remained unchanged by the Saga SV, which range from RM33,242 for the guide with good paint to RM36,577 for the CVT with metallic paint, all of which were on-the-road costs with insurance.

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Third Generation (BT3)

The third generation Proton Saga, codenamed P2-13A is an A-segment saloon engineered by Malaysian auto manufacturer Proton.

The third generation Saga relies on the outgoing Saga FLX platform, and is powered by the Iriz’s 1.3-litre VVT engine generating 94 Hp .

Proton has fully re-engineered the exterior design of the new Saga. [26] Its interior has been revamped and elegant with an emphasis on NVH reduction.

The next generation Saga is positioned as Proton’s entry-level sedan, under the bigger B-segment Persona.

Safety standards are enhanced with the introduction of electronic stability control (ESC) and a 20% stronger body structure. ASEAN NCAP has given a 4-star safety rating for the new Saga.