In striking resemblance to the very vehicle we spied last time around, here, is what could be your second look at the Proton Iriz-based B-segment sedan, said to be a replacement for the current Proton Persona, undergoing a public test wearing full camouflage.
As confirmed by Proton chairman Tun Mahathir Mohamad, a next-gen Proton Persona has been tipped to hit Malaysian showrooms in 2016, and it is most likely that the Malaysian car maker would bring this to life based on its new and highly capable Proton Iriz platform.
Unlike our previous spyshots that captured a closer look at the car, only a single rear snap of the vehicle is available this time around, as shared on Facebook via Faris Farhad on to the Proton Iriz Community (Malaysia) social media group.
Still, it’s clear enough for us to tell that this vehicle bears great similarities to the one we spotted last week — the exposed roof and its shark-fin antenna, tail lights peaking out through the camo, wide rear bumper, door-mounted wing mirrors and more give it away.
When the model does finally appear in showrooms, we expect it to feature the same powertrain options available to the current Proton Iriz, being either a 1.3 litre or 1.6 litre VVT four-pot that can be paired with a five-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission.
Next year, it is expected that Proton will also unveil its flagship Proton Perdana, along with a new Proton Saga that is expected to follow this Persona replacement.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the blog post mainly focus on skepticism about Proton's new Iriz sedan, which is rumored to replace the Persona. Many believe the current Persona is a larger C-segment vehicle, and the proposed replacement looks smaller, resembling a B-segment like Mazda2 or Suzuki SX4, leading to confusion about the segmentation. Some criticize Proton's design, particularly the rear styling and overall appearance, while others emphasize the need to improve quality and avoid using Punch CVT transmissions. Several comments express disappointment that Proton's efforts are not aligning with expectations, including concerns about marketability and design. A few supporters appreciate Proton's efforts and look forward to improvements, but the overall sentiment is one of skepticism and frustration regarding Proton’s market positioning and design choices for the new model.