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Proton Savvy Hatchback (2005-2012) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

At a glance

Price new £5,880 - £8,580
Used prices £375 - £2,294
Road tax cost £190
Insurance group 8
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 431 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Peppy engine, easy to drive and park, cheap to run, good interior space

CONS

No steering adjustment, poor quality interior, feels flimsy and dated, awkward rear styling

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Savvy is a small hatchback from Proton that’s designed to be a better value alternative to more mainstream cars like the Ford Ka. It’s certainly cheaper new but unfortunately that can’t justify the poor quality interior and overall low budget feel. On the plus side, standard equipment is good with air conditioning, electric windows, parking sensors and alloy wheels all included on the most popular Style model while there’s reasonable room for four adults and a week’s shopping.

But that doesn’t prevent the Savvy from feeling dated and although cheap, other small cars represent better value for money.