At the press conference of the new Proton Iriz today, company chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed confirmed that Proton’s new B-segment hatchback meets Euro 4 emissions regulations with the current 1.3 and 1.6 litre VVT engines.
However, he said the company is looking to acquire new powertrains to meet stricter Euro 5 standards and higher (the European Union has already enforced Euro 6 standards for the approval of new vehicles at the beginning of this month) in other markets, and that may involve getting engines from other manufacturers.
“Meeting Euro 5 requires a new engine. We are working on getting a new engine, maybe not our own because it takes about five years to develop a new engine, and we cannot wait five years. We may have to source the engine from abroad so as to comply with Euro 5 standards.”
Dr Mahathir also said that the Iriz with the VVT engines can still be sold in markets where Euro 5 regulations are still current, but penalties may be incurred onto the company.
This announcement is intriguing to say the least – Proton currently has ties with Honda, and the former PM previously stated that the company was in talks with several Japanese companies regarding future collaborations. Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, on the other hand, said that Proton has signed an agreement with Geely to expand the former’s market in China, adding that it may produce cars based on Geely models.
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Comments express disappointment and skepticism about Proton's engine development for the Iriz, criticizing it for not meeting Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards, and blaming Proton's outsourcing of engines due to lack of timely R&D. Many feel Proton's efforts are superficial, involving cosmetic upgrades with outdated or non-compliant engines, which hampers international competitiveness and export plans. There is frustration over the use of old tech like timing belts, inadequate safety features, and the perception that Proton relies heavily on foreign parts and partners instead of establishing their own advanced engines. Several commenters suggest Proton should have started earlier, used proven foreign engines like Honda or Renault, or focused on hybrid/diesel tech to truly go global. Overall, sentiments are largely critical, viewing Proton's approach as unprepared and lacking innovation.