{
  "id": 9681356,
  "title": "Proton Saga Iswara Makes Surprise Appearance In Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/proton-saga-iswara-makes-surprise-appearance-in-apples-iphone-18-pro",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T02:54:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/405415/proton-saga-iswara-iphone-18-pro-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A vintage Malaysian Proton Saga Iswara car unexpectedly appears in a recent Apple iPhone 18 Pro video. The classic sedan, known for being a getaway vehicle in a 58-second chase, was filmed in the UK. The video, part of Apple's #ShotoniPhone18Pro series, was directed by Matt Lewis and showcases youngsters trying to escape a mysterious man in a continuous one-take sequence. Lewis utilized the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture to create practical focus shifts while maintaining challenging camera movement. Malaysian viewers quickly spotted the iconic car, with some expressing pride at the Saga Iswara making a surprise appearance in an international production. The UK-market version of the Iswara was called Proton Mpi and received several changes to meet local emissions requirements. Interestingly, the car featured in the Apple video has a sunroof, which was an option on some UK-market cars. The Proton Saga Iswara was first introduced in Malaysia on August 15, 1992, and continued to use Mitsubishi-derived engines until its production ended.",
  "summary": "A more than three-decade-old Proton Saga Iswara has made a rather unexpected appearance in one of Apple’s latest videos shot using its new iPhone 18 Pro. The classic Malaysian-made sedan features prominently as a getaway car in a 58-second chase sequence filmed in the UK. The video was uploaded by Apple on 23 September as […] The post Proton Saga Iswara Makes Surprise Appearance In Apple’s iPhone…",
  "key_points": [
    "Vintage Proton Saga Iswara car appears in Apple iPhone 18 Pro video",
    "Classic sedan filmed in UK for #ShotoniPhone18Pro series",
    "Malaysian viewers express pride at Iswara's international debut"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Proton Saga Iswara's appearance in Apple's iPhone 18 Pro video marks a moment of national pride for Malaysian viewers, showcasing a piece of their automotive history on an international platform.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}