Proton Saga 2019 [Genting Hill Climb] - It's Hot But Does It Have Enough Power? | YS Khong Driving

The new 2019 Saga has a new 4-speed automatic and bigger brakes. We proved it on the highway and we proved it on the B-roads, but how does it perform with a mere 1.3 litre engine on the Genting Hill Climb? How does the 4AT fare? Watch the video and give us your comments.

[@foxley95]

this uncle delivers toufu during his young days

[@YSKhongDriving]

I love toufu. And I used to rally in an AE86.

[@fredakml2459]

Some said he used to delivered tofu from kuantan to ipoh every morning...lol

[@dopedowh]

@@YSKhongDriving uncle got the reference! caya lah uncle! 😁😁😁

[@izzatfauzimustafa6535]

@@YSKhongDriving The Hachiroku (AE86) was a family hatchback with "raceable" characteristics. Japan's drift king once said the Hachiroku has nothing to show off in terms of power output, but once he put pedal to the metal, the car loves to fishtail and race lol

[@yogaraj5620]

He really can drive. But driving like that consumes fuel a lot

[@zenang9906]

Proton Company should use this video as their advertisement strategy!!! Super dope, and i like it!!

[@Aaron-mm8ne]

A true racing driver, not even a single moment when he misjudged the roads. Truly an otai, love to see more videos like this!

[@VinusAhboy]

When YS KHONG taking corner, those tayar reaction : Bridestone/Michelin/Continental :"Good job ,keep going i can handle it" Hankook/Dunlop:"hmmm,u should drive safety bro" Sliverstone :"AaaaaAAaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!"

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, you should be in the passenger seat with me as my co host! You will make people laugh!

[@VinusAhboy]

Haha it's a pleasure !

[@muhdnurikmal92]

I think if you drive bezza like that.. u can be kill right? Hahaha

[@helham1]

Lol

[@YSKhongDriving]

I always drive within a car's limit, or at least try to. Life is precious, and I am kiasi.lol

[@ahmadshukri4509]

Aku dah test bawak naik genting sampai puncak. 4 org dewasa 2 budak kecil. Mendaki agak meyakinkan walaupun perlu tekan padel minyak lebih menggunakan Mod gear SPORT. Bila turun perlu berhati hati sikit sebab gear mod sport tak boleh turun ke gear rendah ikut kehendak kita so sistem brake baru yang besar banyak membantu. Handling tak payah cerita memang best. Penggunaan minyak juga agak jimat. Overall memuaskan untuk cc 1.3 ni. Terbaik proton.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Komen terbaik no. Terima kasih.

[@4G12]

If this car is this much fun to drive, imagine if it has a 5 speed manual or 5 speed auto with pedal shift. Goes to show that the guys who tuned this chassis really know what they're doing.

[@ammaranuar2544]

ofc la..proton ma.. best in terms of ride and handling

[@gerardstamaria1862]

In the hands of an expert even a budget A segment car can turn up the fun. Superb👍

[@pauljaa4719]

yes. if u have skills, even with a kancil, u can be a champ. so many powerful cars on the road with slowpoke drivers behind the wheel. kinda a waste.

[@AcappEd]

This proved that, age doesnt contribute to our driving skills .

[@juliussamsung1490]

Sir. Your professional driving skils made us saga drivers all proud. Good Job!

[@kee2718]

Have not seen such great review for quite a while! He definitely Knows the limit of the car and had given more than enough technically sound information and very fair comments about the car

[@shukriyaakub5315]

Uncle, your driving skills are superb... thank you for making this video...As far as I am aware of, not many reviewer will make this kind of test for entry level car, like this saga especially.... excellent uncle.. please, teach me how to drive like this...hahahha

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you Shukri. You are very kind. Makes mes happy too. Cheers, and welcome to our channel. Please enjoy!

[@YSKhongDriving]

You can join grassracingautosports.com events to learn. Go check it out

[@Seramics]

Next up, we need YS Khong vs Bobby Ang. Ada race ker? (drawing inspiration from Bob YP).

[@20sugu]

Ya, that's really daring !!!!

[@JayPrakashGuptaChannel]

its very easy to learn such type of driving skills....just drive all over the road and dont follow any lane like the uncle in the video ...and you are good to go....

[@ys29229]

Enjoyed watching Mr Khong maneuvering the corners !!!

[@theredday1]

The way the uncle handles the car at ease while driving uphill and even downhill. Totally a rally legend behind the wheels! You've got a new subscriber uncle!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hi Jason, thanks for joining us. Please enjoy all the videos.

[@akifs.rahman1500]

Fantastic experience with iconic Saga 🇲🇾👍🏼

[@Driving_Somewhere]

Greetings from Singapore. Did a Genting & Cameron run with friends in my Accord CL7 last week. Love the way you push the cars at Wide open throttle / Traction limits / take the racing line. That's the most meaningful way to review a car! Keep these videos coming!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hi AccordIDM, thank you for your encouraging words. At least I know I am not alone in my convictions as to how a car should be tested. I am blessed to be one of the few who have actually done racing and rallying, in addition to being able to strip down and build cars up again. Thanks for watching and please stay on our channel as a regular. YS

[@Seramics]

Upload your Accord genting run video.

[@JDManiacSport]

When Takumi grown older he started review car up hill

[@muhammadiqmal9947]

Watching Mr. Khong driving is not only watching a normal car test, it's like being the cameraman recording a rally racing within the car

[@sipisenan89]

Wow uncle, your driving skill is soo excellent. Even just by watching this video already make my heartbeat increase. Cant imagine if i can sit beside you during this driving session, surely my adrenaline will at the highest peak 😊😊👍

[@amerasyraf9241]

Civic driver: "Nanii!! is that the ghost of genting road??! I MUST BE DREAMING!

[@montejohn822]

that's Bunta driving

[@Mimi-ky3ds]

honda.the power of dreams😂

[@yongseng4743]

U want a ghost? U nid a yellow beetle

[@x-rinanimationchannel3687]

Nani kore?!Proton Saga?!

[@yeji2380]

kansei dorifto ?!!

[@williamteoh9277]

Uncle Khong is always making other road users who think they are fast reflect on their ego as he passes them. Hahahaa. Uncle Khong's driving is crazy fast in a good way. Excellent driving, Uncle!

[@amirulian1023]

my attention going from the review to your driving skills😂 uncle is real OG for his driving skill, 90-120kmph uphill with bunch of corners *WOW*

[@abdullahabrahman4803]

I love this review. Great review from the rally otai!

[@amirsharif8488]

Wow.. the engine sounds really good.. n I love the way u drive uncle.. 👏👏👏 coz I love to drive like that.. 😁😁😁

[@Glee73]

nice review unker YS. reminds me of all those genting drives we did all those years ago.

[@RaidyzDaGreatz]

That some mad driving skills u got there uncle, i'm still waiting my car arrive 4 the next week, this video are very helpful for me, TQ. 😇😇😇

[@hypro88]

Fantastic and superb driving uncle.. That why I choose saga 2019 as my first car..

[@janissarixvouge8761]

Its so fun to watch you driving sir. its like watching a real rally race

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you. Please continue to enjoy our videos. Good drivers can do wonders with good cars.

[@megazordchannel8119]

You are the championnn uncle.. tgk video pun dah kecut perut.. terbaikkk...

[@suhaibkhalid2792]

I am from Pakistan become big fan of your driving. In Sha Allah book soon this saga ace

[@jackhelirous1502]

Krwa li book aap nay? How was your experience so far?

[@suhaibkhalid2792]

@@jackhelirous1502 father na book krwai thi , phir booking cancel krdi thi , resale value ka darr tha islia , ab to waisay bhi late delivery ka masla hogia hai. In Sha Allah 2023 tak Pakistani market ka response dekho ga uska mutabiq yaris , Alsvin , Saga , City ma sa koi khreedlai ga.

[@gavinjason1903]

It's so much fun watching pro test drive

[@cyberputera]

Yeah, sometimes it's not about the car, it's the one who's behind the steering wheel

[@fredericoyj920]

Bought my saga after watching this video! Thanks for the review!

[@kapasmuka9115]

And what your comment about your saga?

[@fredericoyj920]

@@kapasmuka9115 Its been almost 2 years now. No major problems so far. There are plenty of minor problems here and there some of which i couldn't stand are; dim halogen lights, creaking noises on the steering wheel while turning, mediocre brakes, and what bugs me most is the sluggish gear box. As compared to my company's car, Bezza, the Saga handles better, feels more solid and comfortable to drive in. But when it comes to fuel efficiency and gear box response, the Bezza wins hands down albeit having a CVT transmission. The Saga isnt too bad really, but I guess it always boils down to 'you get what you pay for'. 😃

[@awaisiqbal8934]

What a driving skill and very good control. Awesome. You can promote Proton brand and its stability advantage very well

[@joelong2153]

Always entertaining. Well spoken English and also fair amount of advise. I like how you elaborate your experience with the new Saga.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks Joel

[@atikahyoon23]

While waiting for my loan to be approve, just scrolls some you tube reviews about saga 2019, wow uncle walao! Go uncle!

[@wajibhadam918]

Kedai kopi talking style,the stig driving skills.. Nice uncle

[@rusyduddinrosly3307]

Uncle YS Khong for president! haha love this kind of review :)

[@winson2865]

I watch your video more then 5time already😂..i like how u push the saga to the max limits...

[@akimbasir1547]

thank you uncle, after watching how you tackle the corners, i immediately bought the jet gray saga :D

[@PrimeV88]

Thanks for the video sir. Enjoyed watching! Nicely done. As for the 4 speed gearbox I presume it’s the same one in the Kia Rio and some Hyundai models. They have the tiptronic function. Good if Proton includes it in future as it’s a useful feature.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Agreed. I suppose in this category of car, cost would be a big factor. But then, if more people ask, you never know. I am not sure if the box is the same, but the source is

[@mfafizfaz]

i like this one. this is the most entertaining review/test drive on the saga.

[@AshraffNorAriff]

Thank you for the review uncle. I just bought this car and I'm enjoying it!

[@az96tech88]

Minyak jimat tak ??

[@user-sn1be4sl9y]

aduh uncle.sye xpndai nk text english tpi nak balas jgk,UNCLE MMG OTAI LEGEND,TERBAIK!!!!!!,💪💪💪

[@YSKhongDriving]

I bolih faham, beribu ribu terima kasih Bab u pakai mass untk text saya. Bergembira!!!

[@sulaiqie7903]

Best info!! Make me wanna buy this car seeing alot of positive test drive vlog by uncle YS. Keep it up.

[@AHMADAHMAD-oq5is]

After 9 years still love my saga hps handling lah, steady shj.

[@Anonymous-if9mp]

You drive manual or auto？

[@afiqarifin7045]

you are my favourite vlogger now mr Khong . Saya doakan awak sihat selalu.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Terima kasih Afiq. Saya Hardap saya sentiasa bolih bust video untuk mu.

[@hazeblazegaming5112]

hachiroku in the making..heheh. if saga av 1.6 like b4 with vvt engine and with 5speed.. wowwww. thanks Uncle YS. for test uphill

[@pipspot]

Top Gear top tip: This is a prime example where a Pedal Shifter would be advantageous. 99% of other driving scenarios wouldn't need a pedal shifter, even if it means bringing the car up to 160kph.

[@inderjits881]

Drifter uncle from Malaysia haha . Nice review though👍 hats off.. ordered A new saga

[@Levante8]

With better tyres, some chassis stiffening beams...this saga definitely rocks

[@ahmadmadara9466]

Just got my saga 1.3 premium a week ago and after seeing this video I just realise that I haven't use the full potential on my saga yet.. Great driving. Such precise skills can only be obtained by years of experience. Definitely gonna tell ma friends to watch this channel.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks, and welcome to the channel.

[@kurumaa]

its been a year since you using the car, can you share the experience after one year?

[@HotRod16]

@@kurumaa following

[@leegent6469]

Big clap for the driving skill. Felt like a supercar in this saga

[@zakiakbarrasdi9351]

What kind of sorcery is this? 😲 Uncle Khong, you are the gold standard for man and machine definition!

[@MrjD-sy3jd]

After 4 years.. todate 2/5/24... This uncle is platinum not gold anymore.... 😂

[@dixonwong7156]

Hi Mr Khong, yes, i watched most of your video, thank you.

[@SathishKumar-lf6mx]

Golden salute to uncle Khong.. Ur the best uncle.. Big fan of urs frm Seremban.. Haliou boliao kamsiah

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you, and welcome!

[@NokiaHumanForm]

Feels scary to watch cuz we all don't want a car reviewer to get into any injuries or what not during a car evaluation, but at the same time feeling so impressed at how you're handling the car.

[@YSKhongDriving]

I was driving well within my limits, not to worry.

[@ryanjj962]

Thank you for the input review on this Proton Saga uncle khong, cheers!

[@YSKhongDriving]

You are most welcome, Ryan

[@pzkage]

Thank you Sir for the review.. It is fantastic.

[@JebatTheLegendary]

If one day i happen to overtake a car and seeing uncle ys khong whose driving the car,i might be let him overtake me back. Hahaha. Nice review uncle. Im getting one soon.

[@mysticdreamworks]

hearing tyre scratching everywhere, I knew you! uncle driving quite fast compare to the other 'normal' people. Of cos! because gong gong / lao ye is a rally champion :D

[@mohamadhafizbinhandan7521]

Im impressed with this uncle! Drive like a racer

[@DeepSeaRedHare]

You're very good at driving and reviewing the car. I'm agreed on avery words you said. 🔥

[@muhammadshahruddin326]

Wattt. Uphill 100-120km goodjob uncle! Cornering at 70-90km ?? Uncle u are otai thats it!!👍

[@mrr4979]

Otai masih berdosa.

[@commonmanofpakistan6731]

Very nice for us in Pakistan, as Proton and Saga are coming to Pakistan soon.

[@izzatfauzimustafa6535]

I like the way you test this car and the way you explain how to achieve optimal acceleration with this meagre-powered car on these steep roads. Too many people buy cars with small horsepower ratings and expect their cars' throttle & gearshift responses to be as similar as those with 150hp or above.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks Izzat. Sharing our knowledge is very fulfilling, both for giver and receiver. I don't have much time left, as you can see, and hope to pass on what little I know to as many people as possible.

[@izzatfauzimustafa6535]

@@YSKhongDriving It's hard to take any showroom's test drive unit of the Saga 2019 for hill driving tests. I have no choice but to stick to the test drive routes already set by the showrooms, so the only time I get to "test" the car's acceleration is at the traffic light junctions and minor overtaking actions.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Izzat, I understand. For companies to willingly give you cars to test you have to establish yourself. I suppose my years as a writer helped a bit here. We all have to go through many phases and obstacles to get where we get to.

[@NAN0SPEED]

Cant imagine if im in the car with u..kecut telur! Haha! No doubt you are 5x rally champion..👍🏻

[@peiszelim7948]

Omg, uncle, u drive so well..so pro, i felt myself a passenger almost got heart attack!!!this test is wat i wanna know!thank u so much for this video. I went n checked my heart rate.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, thank you. Love your comment too. My heart rate is slow, hahaha.

[@starfishery1395]

not even once his hands crossed when driving..this is true experience and professionalism cayala uncle ...and yes , I will take your advise and not drive the car like that..hehe

[@danielsah691]

Fun! this Proton Sage really got power!

[@fralvlog3933]

Yes i waiting for this to come! Thanks for making my wish come true!

[@YSKhongDriving]

I know you asked first. I love making people happy. Did it for you!

[@fralvlog3933]

@@YSKhongDriving yes i think this saga is the best handling in its class same goes to the other proton model because it has a little bit of Lotus rides and handling even it is now owned by Geely they still maintain the same, and yaaa let compare this new saga with the new Yaris even it is actually, i would say not Fair because of a different segment and prices range but i would like to know what do you think about saga vs Yaris handling? Well i watch only one video by Boby Ang driving the yaris to Genting and it can keep up with some other high end sports car..what do you think? I'm just curious to know..haha

[@ngeo88]

@@fralvlog3933 did u see Uncle Khong pass a Honda civic up hill it is jist a peanut 😂

[@dvdklcc]

Even though can hear engine noise loud but still can your voice clear I must say the cabin sound are good.

[@abdullahizzat]

Either the cabin noise is very minimal or his mic is that good

[@harithsx8521]

Theres a mic mounted at the radio

[@budakbaik8640]

Mic la ..tgok org review moto pn mna ad bunyi pdahal angin moto lg kuat apa daa

[@normanschlongdongovic4124]

New Saga NVH is improved..

[@hanyasatu1275]

Steady la uncle respect to u

[@MrAirliner747]

Excellent video to watch sir, next time i bet when there is a new car testing at genting road with that driving skills, its going to be you. No doubt. Hahaha.

[@hazrulrazin5064]

pakcik!!! woiiiiii!! i know you’re good and professional driver. but this car is small makes me risau a lot! i got scared by only watching you in video. stay safe and keep healthy uncle! wishing you the best!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you Hasrul. I assure you whatever I am doing is within the threshold of control. Thank you for watching and may you be blessed as well.

[@saurophaganaxgaming7878]

Now these what we called a car review. Well done sir.

[@SureshKumar-bw9ox]

Its almost a race

[@BigBoyLies]

unker really power la... 120 km/h going down genting in a car with a skinny economy tyre.. respect

[@oddy8829]

Uncle. Thanks make this video. You bring me into memories at the hill 😊🖐️

[@YSKhongDriving]

You are most welcome.

[@maisarahdrahim8346]

Uncle’s driving skills is 🔥🔥🔥

[@sks4728]

This is what I call utilizing the full potential of the car! Great driving as always. By the way, does the AT transmission in (S)port mode provide adequate engine breaking during downhill?

[@YSKhongDriving]

Not really. Still need the brakes. Downside is there is no downshift available

[@jemimychannel7893]

WOWWWWA Im climbing everyday KL-Genting for the past 4months and your driving skills... really killing me off ahahahahahah salute and respect to your driving skills.... 9:10 was my workplace before ahhahaha NEW SUBSCRIBER here

[@redrazermri5312]

Jangan risau. Mic kamera mmg padu. So skid sound pon boleh dengar. Hahaha power uncle nie.

[@redanarchy1153]

uncle...ur driving skill powerlaaaa..wacaya samalu

[@MrZharifsyahir]

Thanks God we have a professional driver tester here!

[@faizazhar2727]

Man, that was some mad driving skills you have there Uncle. I thought I was watching an Initial D movie. Your video review is different from others and this is kinda of review that I am enjoying to watch! Keep it up

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thank you for your support. Please help us to share with your friends and ask them to subscribe. Every one subscription helps. Thanks for joining us on our channel.

[@jerryang1329]

Good review, thanks!

[@afiqashraf8387]

bila legend beraksi.. saya pun tak berani drive begitu naik genting🤣

[@thileepansandiran5945]

The dislike probably from the civic owner😂😂 6:10

[@rineshtimoga1343]

15:18 2nd dislike from Corolla 😂

[@YSKhongDriving]

Hahaha, no lar. There will always be those who just want to be nasty. I just ignore and get on with my work.

[@kamsengpang6971]

@@YSKhongDriving just hv to accept the dislike, afterall its not even 1%, no worries. Your driving is great, other test drive reviews are dull compared to yours. Wish you best of health..

[@KakiMod]

Neh , civic tu takda speed la

[@kliew69]

What's there to dislike? Anytime you tune to this channel you can learn something about being able to drive....i do...

[@m5notech]

Hahahahahah uncle I just watched your video driving Bezza up the hill and noticed that you were very serious while driving Bezza 👀 BUT I saw the joy in your face while driving Saga. I was watching both videos at the same volume and realized that Bezza's video was very noisy whereas the Saga's video was so satisfying to hear 🤣 Maybe fuel consumption and safety feature wise, Bezza deserves the top spot but overall I would still choose Saga even if it's not using Toyota Engine. PROTON SAGA mantap 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@YSKhongDriving]

The video volume depends on volume set on camera or volume set during editing.

[@hidayatnoor4252]

Uncle, you are a legend.

[@boyboy2400]

Uncle, i done subcribe, very respectful driving skill, even with humble saga 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@warynordin]

Proton ride n handling superb than other car.

[@tankhorlin]

Looks like you had fun with this saga. Nice run

[@AGuitarFingerstyle4U]

Great driving uncle 👍

[@saipappu9912]

Amazing skills there uncle! All that i needed before making a decision 😊

[@123sunnylee1]

Good Genting run review.

[@ryuhayashi97]

9:40 Good to know it can go 120 above on sport mode. I was worried if the 3rd gear will limit it up to 100 kmj only. Great driving uncle, you really pushed the car hard yet maintain it in good control

[@AndiSadeedSaid]

I am actualy worried watching u driving fast at the hilly section.. But steady la uncle!😍

[@tomkurus310]

again viewing. this vid never get old!

[@syafrizalafif1334]

this is what we call professional driver

[@damiishak3429]

The choose is on you. If you want an economic car. Go for bezza. If you want a perfomance car. Go for saga. Because they use different type of engine, handling, system.

[@sukranoputri5412]

this uncle is crazy,,and i am confirm the next saga will have the paddle shift.tq

[@MrZoombang]

Awesome driving