We’ve just returned from testing the Proton Iriz in Penang, and our usual comprehensive review will be available soon. In the meantime, we have prepared an in-depth spec-by-spec comparison of the four different trim levels on sale for your viewing pleasure.
UPDATE: Our full comprehensive review of the Proton Iriz (1.3 and 1.6 engines, manual and CVT) is now up.
First, the prices – the 1.3 litre Standard model kicks off the Iriz range at RM42,438 for the manual and RM45,438 for the CVT. Next up, the 1.3 Executive at RM46,438 for the manual and RM49,438 for the CVT. Moving up to the larger 1.6 litre engine, the Executive goes for RM53,438 for the manual and RM56,438 for the CVT, while the top-of-the-range Premium retails at RM59,438 for the manual and RM62,438 for the CVT.
Now, let’s run though the equipment levels on all of these variants, shall we?
Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard
- 1.3 litre VVT engine, 94 hp/120 Nm
- ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Control, Hill Hold Assist
- Isofix mounts on rear seats
- Seat belt reminder for front seats
- Dual front airbags
- Reverse sensors
- 14-inch alloy wheels
- Silver “Proton Wings” grille
- Fabric seats
- Three-point rear seatbelts, 60:40 split-folding
- 2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth, AUX, USB
- Unpainted exhaust
Proton Iriz 1.3 Executive
Adds on:
- Bodykit (body colour)
- Rear spoiler (small, rounder design)
- Body coloured door handles, wing mirror caps
- Rear wiper
- Black painted exhaust
- Ash Grey centre console frame, Galvano Silver gear lever base
- USB chargers (1.5 Amp, 2.1 Amp)
- Adjustable rear headrests
Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive
Adds on:
- 1.6 litre VVT engine, 107 hp/150 Nm
- Android-based touch screen infotainment system with GPS navigation
- Reverse camera
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Dual-tone bodykit
- Rear spoiler (bigger, square design)
- Active antennae
- Front fog lamps
- Black B-pillar and window frames
- Fabric trim for door cards
- Patterned fabric seats
- Steering audio controls
- Piano black trim on steering
- Chrome grille
- Portable WiFi huddle
Proton Iriz 1.6 Premium
Adds on:
- Six airbags (dual front, side, curtain)
- Seat belt reminder for all seats
- Leather seats
- Leather on door cards
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Extendable sunshades
- Chrome trim on AC vents, Ash Grey instrument cluster housing
- Keyless entry and push start
- Auto headlights
- Auto-fold wing mirrors
- LED daytime running lights (replaces fog lamps)
See for yourself the differences between the variants in our comparo galleries below, the most comprehensive of its kind. We now have a full review of the Proton Iriz, which includes our verdict of both 1.3/1.6 engines as well as manual/CVT gearboxes.
Proton Iriz 1.3 Standard
Proton Iriz 1.3 Executive
Proton Iriz 1.6 Executive
Proton Iriz 1.6 Premium
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