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Changan Alsvin vs Proton Saga in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 07 Sept 2026Comparing 1.5L DCT vs Standard MT variants
The short answer

Proton Saga costs रु 6,91,000 less ex-showroom. Alsvin has 16 PS more power.

Choose the Changan Alsvin if
Alsvin has 16 PS more power.

The DCT variant is the premium choice for those seeking the convenience of an automatic and additional features like a sunroof and cruise control.

Pros
Smooth 5-speed Dual Clutch Transmission for better shift quality
Added safety features like ESC and Hill Hold Control
Includes an electric sunroof and cruise control
Cons
Significant price jump over the manual variant
Infotainment screen is small compared to modern Chinese rivals
Maintenance of DCT units can be more expensive in Nepal long-term
As of 07 Sept 2026
Choose the Proton Saga if
Proton Saga costs रु 6,91,000 less ex-showroom.

Good value as an entry-level sedan for buyers wanting a simple, robust manual car at a relatively accessible price. Best suited to budget-conscious city and highway users who prioritize running costs and basic safety over features.

Pros
Competitive claimed fuel efficiency for a 1.3L petrol manual.
Dual airbags and ESC standard, uncommon in base sedans at this price.
5-year/150,000 km warranty adds long-term ownership confidence.
Proven simple mechanicals likely to keep maintenance costs reasonable.
Cons
Lacks modern infotainment with touchscreen and smartphone integration.
Safety kit limited versus newer rivals with more airbags and ADAS.
Specifications like boot size, ground clearance not transparently published.
Resale and brand perception weaker than long-established Japanese rivals.
As of 07 Sept 2026
18 rows compared
Changan
रु 49,90,000
Proton Saga price in Nepal
Proton
रु 42,99,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 49,90,000
रु 42,99,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 42,00,000 – रु 49,90,000
रु 42,99,000 – रु 49,99,000
Variants on sale
2
2
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
MAW Vriddhi Autocorp Pvt. Ltd.
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Occasional launch or festival discounts; no specific current scheme disclosed.
1 offer on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
1,480 cc
1,299 cc
Max power
107 PS+16 PS
91 PS
Max torque
145 Nm+28 Nm
117 Nm
Transmission
DCT
manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,390 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,725 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,490 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
2,535 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
160 mm
Not disclosed
Boot space
390 litres
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
10
38Better
Service centres
1
4Better
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Seating Capacity: 5
·Synthetic leather seats
·Micro-fiber leather steering wheel
·Cruise Control
As of 07 Sept 2026
·Fabric seat upholstery on Standard trim
·Manual air-conditioning controls
·Height-adjustable driver seat: Not disclosed officially (As of: 07/09/2026)
·Rear seat headrests present
As of 07 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·7-inch floating touchscreen display
·4-speaker audio system
·Manual parking brake lever
·Auto-hold: Not available
As of 07 Sept 2026
·infotainment_size_in: Basic audio system, no large touchscreen
·Bluetooth connectivity: Not clearly disclosed for Standard (As of: 07/09/2026)
·auto_hold: Not available on this manual variant
·parking_brake_type: Manual lever handbrake
·Power windows front and rear
As of 07 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Dual front airbags
·ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
·Electronic Stability Control - ESC
·Hill Hold Control - HHC
·Rearview camera with parking sensors
·TPMS
As of 07 Sept 2026
·airbag_count: Dual front airbags
·ABS with EBD standard
·ESC (electronic stability control) offered
·ISOFIX child seat anchors
·camera_360: Not available on Standard MT
·Rear parking sensors present
·adas_level: No ADAS; only basic active safety (As of: 07/09/2026)
As of 07 Sept 2026
Design & Exterior
·Butterfly Grille design
·Halogen projector headlamps
·Electric Sunroof - Single Pane
·15-inch alloy wheels
·Heated outer mirrors
As of 07 Sept 2026
·Halogen reflector headlamps on Standard variant
·15-inch steel wheels with covers
·Body-colored bumpers and door handles
·No front fog lamps on Standard MT
As of 07 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU from China
As of 07 Sept 2026
·Imported CBU from Malaysia by Jagadamba Motors
·Initial launch price Rs. 35.50 lakh, later revised upward
·Current ex-showroom price around Rs. 42.99 lakh
·Warranty: 5 years / 150,000 km
As of 07 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Changan Alsvin
Proton Saga

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 49,90,000
रु 42,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 50,23,985
≈ रु 43,32,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 59,994 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 51,686 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Changan Alsvin vs Proton Saga — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Changan Alsvin or Proton Saga?

As of September 2026, the Changan Alsvin starts at Rs 42 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.99 lakh less than the Proton Saga at Rs 42.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Changan Alsvin and Proton Saga in Nepal?

The Changan Alsvin costs Rs 42 lakh to Rs 49.9 lakh and the Proton Saga costs Rs 42.99 lakh to Rs 49.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Changan Alsvin or the Proton Saga?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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