2021 Proton Persona, Iriz facelift – Teaser 2 reveals new digital air con panel, upgraded ‘Hi, Proton’ system

Another day, another round of teasers by Proton. Following the “Teaser 1” video of the 2021 Proton Iriz and Persona facelift that was released yesterday, here’s “Teaser 2” with flashes of more new features. The cars will be launched on August 5.

Today’s teaser focuses on the Persona. We saw some tan brown perforated leather on the doors yesterday, and the video above shows the full brown leather cabin, with a zoom on the rear chairs showing the “dots” on the hide. Also shown under “premium design” is the new grille design with the latest round Proton tiger logo in the centre.

As mentioned yesterday, the “Hi, Proton” voice command system is now able to control the windows and air con (previously, it was just the audio), and there’s a demo of this in today’s video. The biggest reveal of the day is the new AC control panel, which is now a digital unit (not to be confused with automatic AC, as that function isn’t here). There are two knurled knobs flanking a screen, with piano key-style buttons in the middle. Looks good and a big visual upgrade on the old manual unit.

That’s about it for today’s reveal. Yesterday, we spotted new wheels in a twin-six-spoke design. It appears that top-spec cars will get 16-inch rims now, an inch larger. The big interior news is the larger free-standing a.k.a. “floating” central head unit touchscreen, which pushes down the central AC vents. The screen still shows Joox as the music app – no Spotify yet.

The centre console is also new – now, there are three cupholders in various shapes next to the handbrake (from two). Also, we noticed that the gear selector has an ‘S’ position in place of ‘L’. Outside, grille aside, both Iriz and Persona get new bumpers and LED headlamps.

Speaking of the Iriz, there’s a new SUV-style variant with black body cladding, swelled wheelarches, roof rails (likely to be just decorative) and lots of red highlights in the cabin. Nice multi-spoke wheels, too. You can see more of the “Iriz Active” in yesterday’s video and screenshots, pasted below.

Proton has opened a registration of interest page for both these facelifted models. Stay tuned for more.

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Comments

  • @SnakeBabu on Aug 03, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    AEB this time around?

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    • Amran on Aug 03, 2021 at 6:20 pm

      Majority of car buyers don’t care about AEB or other safety features as long mesti murah

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    • Madein Cina on Aug 03, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      Well done well done. Another new model. New mew model.

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  • We need the all new generation. Not facelift again and again!

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    • YB Albert on Aug 03, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      Facelifts are technically injecting botox to preserve some semblance of “youth” and ” beauty”.
      However,if you overdo it ,car buyers recognise that those cosmetic changes are just buying some time ,while the replacement models are still in China.
      Anyway,there will still be hardcore fanboys who dont mind some botoxed Protons.

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    • Zahid on Aug 03, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      Take my money now!

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    • Danny Tay on Aug 03, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      Who cares? Nissan GT-R facelifted like 6-7 times since 2007. Even the latest Toyota Vios been facelifted since 2013, even older than Persona that came in 2016. Nissan and Toyota recycled kaw2 compared to Proton. Go figure!

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      • pullmyfinger on Aug 04, 2021 at 7:13 pm

        Did this comedian really just compared a GTR to an IRIZ? hahahah

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      • pullmyfinger on Aug 04, 2021 at 7:13 pm

        Did this comedian really just compared a GTR to an IRIZ? hahahah

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    • Darren on Aug 03, 2021 at 7:10 pm

      Im okay if the car has good bones, which Persona has, so long as it gets improved and updated with every change, which Persona does in oodles of new features.

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    • SYAIFUL NIZAM BIN HASSAN . on Aug 03, 2021 at 7:26 pm

      to produce new generation, Proton should design new own platform & upgrade own engine, not copy paste from other automotive company!!

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  • Iriz owner 2019 on Aug 03, 2021 at 5:07 pm

    Dah nampak foto bocor at grpFB, teruja’ design lampu depan for both I&P, iriz active now lampu depan led ada celak hitam atas dan bawah vs persona celak silver.
    Azlan & team baru showoff sikit’.
    Rumusan 2021 usikan sentuhan luar dan dalam ‘sesedap rasa, kena & tepat’

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  • Myvi owner on Aug 03, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    Myvi 1.3 2014 change to Persona 2021 good idea or not ?

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  • hondaman on Aug 03, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Dah merasa kehebatan kete jepunis mcm Honda. dah tak sanggup nk hadapp Proton lg

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    • So go enjoy your faulty CVT gearbox, airbags, fuel pump, and inferior parts quality

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  • anonymous_c on Aug 03, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    Interesting approach why Lotus never introduce Geely influence in-car smart entertainment system to their car like Proton. Well, good to know Persona and Iriz is the first localize product that have new Proton Harimau Badge instead of Saga.

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  • Amran on Aug 03, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    Superb High Tech Car! Terbaek!

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  • Kancil Hybrid on Aug 03, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    much preferred our lokal Proton Persona FL than Toyota Dugong2.0

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  • Stylish design, the rounded bonnet lip is same as VW golf Mk8. Very nice, I like!

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  • Rosman on Aug 03, 2021 at 6:48 pm

    Another best seller. Garang merecik abes. Terbaek

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  • The Swede on Aug 03, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    These cars are like fine wine, aging gracefully they get matured and better than before.

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  • Darren on Aug 03, 2021 at 7:07 pm

    Best B-segment car gets even better

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  • I don’t think they even hide them. Saw a trailer parked near a petrol station in Rawang full of both undisguised Irizs and Personas this afternoon. The factories are not running, so they are probably the new models. Did not have time to stop and inspect though, unfortunately.

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  • Rakyat Malaysia on Aug 04, 2021 at 1:33 am

    If gweilos can appreciate Protons, we as rakyat should cukur and be even more appreciative to have a true national car maker (exclude P2).

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  • Well2 on Aug 04, 2021 at 6:46 am

    Hmmm….looking at how previous special limited run Proton are snapped up (even the Neo LR), i am thinking its a good strategy they come out with a proper hot version of the Iriz. There is demand for such vehicle despite current economic situation.
    Not much money to make but a good statement that their ‘special division’ is still alive and kicking.

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  • SmartConsumer on Aug 05, 2021 at 9:53 am

    When will proton EV be launched? Dah boring lah tengok seluruh dunia paikai EV tapi kita masih petrol lagi. 3rd world country semacam

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