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Review: Proton BT Savvy (2006-11)

2.5 stars

  • Comfortable ride and competent dynamics
  • Direct steering provides good feeback
  • 1.2-litre petrol engine is noisy, requires premium unleaded petrol and performance is only adequate
  • Basic safety equipment
  • Cheap interior plastics
  • No steering wheel adjustment
  • Lap-only centre rear seatbelt
  • Expensive replacement parts

Overview

Released in March 2006, the Proton BT Savvy was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Malaysia, the front-wheel drive Savvy was powered by a 1.1-litre four-cylinder engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or five-speed semi-automatic transmission. Sourced from Renault, the 1149 cc D4F petrol engine had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.0:1.

The Savvy was 3710 mm long, 1643 mm wide, 1480 mm tall and had a 2395 mm long wheelbase; kerb weight was approximately 950 kg. Furthermore, the Savvy had MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle.

Proton BT Savvy specifications
  Engine Trans. Peak power Peak torque
Savvy 1.1-litre petrol I4 5sp man.,
5sp semi-auto
55 kW at 5500 rpm 105 Nm at 4250 rpm

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Proton Savvy included dual front airbags, ABS and front seatbelt pretensioners.

Features

Standard features for the Proton Savvy included 15-inch alloy wheels, a four speaker sound system with a CD player, air conditioning, front and rear fog lights, rear parking sensors, 50/50 split and flat folding rear seats, remote central locking, power front windows, a height adjustable driver’s seat, an alarm and immobiliser.

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