Proton Iriz undergoes type approval in Indonesia – five variants, 1.3 Premium CVT exclusively for Indonesia?

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Earlier scheduled to go on sale in the month of May in Indonesia, the Proton Iriz could very well be introduced at the end of the year, according to the Sriwijaya Post. The biggest giveaway lies in the fact that a total of five variants of the Iriz have been registered for type approval.

The five variants registered on the website of TPT Kemenperin include the 1.3 Executive M/T, 1.3 Executive CVT, 1.3 Premium CVT, 1.6 CVT, 1.6 M/T. Now, the last few variants may stand out a bit considering the fact that no trim levels were specified for the 1.6 models – in Malaysia, the 1.6 is only available in Executive and Premium trim. Of more interest is the 1.3 Premium CVT model that’s listed down.

This is because said variant does not exist in Malaysia – the 1.3 is only offered locally in both Standard and Executive trim. Could we be looking at a new variant, designed exclusively for the Indonesian market? Or is it just a simple typo? We’ll know for sure when it goes on sale in the near future.

Earlier on, we also reported that Indonesian consumers could be offered the Iriz at a lower price compared to their Malaysian counterparts. “It should be more affordable here,” commented Proton Edar Indonesia (PEI) sales and marketing head, Winara Arigayo. Additionally, the amount of kit offered in each variant should mirror the Malaysian-spec cars, hinted PEI.

To recap, the 1.3 four-cylinder VVT engine puts out a total of 94 hp at 5,750 rpm and 120 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The larger 1.6 litre mill, on the other hand, produces 107 hp at 5,750 rpm and 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Both engines are mated to either a five-speed manual or a CVT gearbox.

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Gregory Sze

An “actor” by training, Gregory Sze realised that he has had enough of drama in his life. Following his number one passion (acting was actually number two), he decided to make the jump into the realm of automotive journalism. He appreciates the simple things in life – a simple car with nothing but back-to-basics mechanical engineering and minimal electronics on board.

 

Comments

  • kanazai2001 on Oct 19, 2015 at 9:45 am

    pls offer 1.3MT turbo in MY…
    the numbers r looked so promising…

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    • Ah Beng (Member) on Oct 19, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Its a good step to penetrate Indonesian market but 5 variants? But…Come on…5 variant?? Proton should reduce unnecessary variant since this may increase the amortization and calibration cost..

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  • contiandmalaysialover on Oct 19, 2015 at 9:54 am

    No need to care about emission there…because Indonesian has no standard..burn forest and not being responsible to chase them!!! boooo Indonesia!!!!

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  • Same L0rrrr on Oct 19, 2015 at 11:38 am

    Such a tiny car still need 1.3 + turbo. Now you know how “awesome” is Proton’s engineering.

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    • So you saying Proton’s engineering is as “awesome” as Mira Turbo, Cappuccino, Vios Turbo, S660.

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      • Ah Beng (Member) on Oct 19, 2015 at 4:48 pm

        forget bout Same Lorrr bad intention..now he is learning how awesome Proton’s engineering is which the anwswer is always YES..Wake up Same Lorrr you feel sleepy nowadays because nobody goin to buy your Vios, Corrolla and Camry

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  • Those who think corruption in Malaysia is bad, theres a reason why it took so long delay to begin selling in Indon.

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  • Indon better becareful wo. You may not get what you see wo.

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    • dont worry bro,.. our export models all boleh pakai punya,..no worries

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  • MentalKar on Oct 19, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    Bagus banget Pak Proton-mudahan ramie cewek2 Jakarta yg kepingin beli- Yg penting salesmannya harus jujur dan ikhlas meladeni tamu ke showroom.Usaha PROTON!

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  • Same Looo on Oct 19, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    Why no 1.3 premium in malaysia? No wonder sales so bad for iriz

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  • superan on Oct 20, 2015 at 8:26 am

    Big Hairy Deal. who cares!!!

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