To add to the first set of silver photos, we now have pictures of a high spec variant of the upcoming 2016 Proton Persona. Sent in by paultan.org reader Jun Kit, the new B-segment sedan was spotted in The Strand, Kota Damansara, in the middle of a video shoot.
Though less detailed than the earlier set, the red car seen here sports a larger set of grey alloy wheels (presumably 15-inch items compared to the 14-inchers fitted on the lower-spec silver car), body-coloured wing mirrors and door handles, along with a chrome garnish piece above the rear number plate holder.
The rest of it is as per what we’ve seen before. The Proton Iriz-based sedan features a sharper face up front, featuring slimmer reflector headlights, an almost Honda Civic-like “floating” chrome grille and a revised lower bumper design. A subtle character line above the rear wheelarches neatly lead into the new almond-shaped tail lights, which are mounted high on the short boot.
Expect the 2016 Proton Persona to get the Iriz’s range of 1.3 litre and 1.6 litre VVT engines. So folks, do you like what you see here? Tell what you think in the comments section below.
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Comments express skepticism about the Proton Persona's design, size, and features, with many criticizing its aesthetics, rim size, and perceived quality issues. Some hope for a more powerful engine and better safety tech. There’s also discussion on Proton’s R&D, protection, and delays, with mixed feelings about Proton's progress compared to competitors. Overall, sentiments are predominantly critical, highlighting doubts about the car's appeal, value, and Proton's strategic direction.