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Going hand-in-hand with the walk-around video series, where we show you some of the most popular cars in Malaysia inside and out, our video review series fires up their engines and puts them in gear, to tell you what they’re like to drive and ride in, in detail only a video can muster.
Having already taken you on a tour earlier of the Proton Iriz 1.6 Premium’s interior and exterior, our man Gregory Sze now takes the B-segment hatch for a spin, evaluating the steering, ride, handling, power, and yes, the much-maligned CVT gearbox. The Iriz may be stuffed with toys and safety features you’d expect from more sophisticated makes and models, but is this sophistication reflected on the move?
At the time of filming, the car reviewed here had not yet received the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update – we’ll hopefully get our hands on an updated test unit soon, and will report promptly on what’s changed. If you liked watching, subscribe to our YouTube channel, for more video reviews are heading your way very soon!
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Comments on the Proton Iriz 1.6 CVT Premium video mainly praise its handling, ride quality, safety features, and steering sharpness, with many expressing that it is the best Proton product to date. Some drivers highlight that the manual transmission offers a much more enjoyable driving experience compared to the CVT, which is faulted for sluggishness and noise. While some critics point out that the interior build quality, plastics, and door sound feel cheap, overall, the car is considered a strong contender in its segment, especially for driving fun and safety. There's a consensus that the CVT gearbox is a notable weakness, and many hope Proton will upgrade to a better transmission. The comments reflect a mix of admiration for the car's driving dynamics and skepticism about its interior quality and pricing.