The much-rumoured ‘Proton Iriz’ name has just been registered with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) on August 15, pretty much confirming that the upcoming Proton P2-30A Global Small Car (GSC), or more recently known as the Proton Compact Car (PCC), will wear such a moniker.
As we now know, the B-segment five-door hatchback – to go directly against the popular Perodua Myvi, not the new A-segment Axia – will be offered with a choice of new 1.3 and 1.6 litre VVT engines when it goes on sale. With ABS, ESC stability control and six airbags, it’ll be a safe car too, with five-star ASEAN NCAP and ANCAP crash test ratings.
What is a real surprise, however, is that reader Ooi tipped us of two name filings by the first national carmaker, with the other being ‘Proton Aero’. What the Aero will be remains to be seen. It could be the name of Proton’s next model after the Iriz hatchback, or even a future concept car. Your guess is as good as ours, at this point in time.
So, Proton Iriz and Proton Aero. Just nice, overly fancy, or too un-Proton? Let your thoughts of the new names be heard in the comments below.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express frustration that Proton's focus is on naming instead of producing quality cars, with many feeling the new names Iriz and Aero are unnecessary or unappealing. Some supporters defend Proton's branding choices, citing the Malaysian or Malay origins of the names, while others criticize the naming strategy for being inconsistent or unprofessional, equating it to confusion or failure. Several comments highlight that Proton should maintain legacy names for recognition and market stability, with some suggesting the brand's image is already damaged. There is a common opinion that Proton's emphasis on names like Aero and Iriz distracts from creating competitive, reliable vehicles. Overall, sentiments are mixed but overall largely critical of Proton's naming direction, with skepticism about their focus on branding over car quality and performance.