Proton has announced that the new 2016 Proton Persona is now open for booking ahead of its launch on August 23, just a week away. What’s more, the national carmaker is offering a three-year free service package (inclusive of parts and labour) for bookings made before September 30.
As we’ve written before, the Iriz-based B-segment sedan will be offered in three variants, these being Standard, Executive and Premium – with a Premium SE adding a dual-tone bodykit on top of the range topper. Active safety kit, including ABS with EBD and brake assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill Hold Assist (HHA) and ISOFIX child seat anchors, comes as standard across the range, just like the Iriz.
Kit count on the Standard variant includes dual airbags, grey 15-inch turbine design alloy wheels, power-adjustable side mirrors and a single-DIN Bluetooth-enabled radio. Move up to the Executive and one gains body-coloured side mirrors and door handles, front fog lights, a bootlid lip spoiler, a double-DIN head unit, USB charging ports and a 60:40 split-folding rear bench.
At the top of the range, the Premium gains six airbags, silver wheels, black B-pillar trim, power-folding side mirrors, keyless entry, push-button start, an Android-based touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and a reverse camera and leather upholstery.
Despite carrying the same wheelbase as the Iriz, the Persona feels bigger inside thanks to a scalloped front seat back and a more reclined rear seat; the boot is also a massive 510 litres. It’s around 20 kg lighter than the previous-generation model thanks to the use of high-tensile steel, but between 20 to 30 kg heavier than the Iriz depending on the spec.
All models are powered by the same 1.6 litre naturally-aspirated VVT engine as the Iriz, making 107 hp at 5,750 rpm and 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The Standard variant gets a choice of either a five-speed manual gearbox or a CVT; all other models are only available with the CVT.
Notable figures include a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10.9 seconds with the manual, plus fuel consumption of 5.6 litres per 100 km with the manual and 6.1 litres per 100 km with the CVT. Do note, however, that these figures were taken at a constant speed of 90 km/h. An Eco Drive Assist indicator, which lights up when the car senses you’re driving economically, is fitted as standard.
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Suprimas werent meant to be a volume pusher unlike Preve sibling, so its quite successful seeing more on the road nowadays.
Seeing more on the road, are you sure? I am doing sales and run all over KV. It is so hard to see a Suprima S. I don’t even see 1 Suprima S per day running on the road, ad hoc day only I seen it.
Must be below 55k for the highest SPECS … only I will consider.
Everyone is giving 5 years warranty and Proton dare to give 3 years only. Why?
Don’t play play with Proton quality. Better sell off your Proton before warranty ended.
Yep. Saw quite often at NS hiway
Omgg?!! Rm 50K only so dem cheap!!!
This car is worth same as P2 Axia in Singapura. SGD85k = Rm250k!!
It’s quite successful after we sold 1 car in Sg and 1 Perdana to the Sultan
Thats not true… I bought the New Perdana too… and i am no Sultan.
Syok sendiri syndrome.
Do u think i have the syndrome?
Proton is the only non luxury brand carrying most models that not intend to be volume pusher.
Theres alwiz a few in everyones lineup, remember Naughty Car? Opps I mean Nautica.
This looks like a good job done by proton. Haters will hate, no matter what. Credits where it’s due.
Agree
yeayyy my ohhsome kolej ride!!!
Nanti graduate in 3 years. Will Upgrade to Conti ! Ohhsome
Buy Persona from me and i will gip u free service. I can service everything including ur body like how i service Najib. As an added bonus, i will service u 3 years like an indon maid. Buy from me and i will include this special service package for a limited time
p2 salesman shooh shhoooh , hahahahaha
I will buy if offered 10-Years car warranty + 10-years Free service.
Nonsense
How to book… without estimated price…? Its 20k…?
Bravo Proton!
What engine is that ?
1.6L VVT engine
1.6 campro vvt
Perhaps for the small engines, Proton could consider licence-built other OEM’s (potential partners) engines.More economical than building your own engines..
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Obviously you. I own both Myvi and Iriz and I’m happy with both cars as it serve my different needs.
Obviously not you. I own both Myvi and Iriz and I’m happy with both cars as it serve my different needs. I’m thinking of replacing my 2005 Myvi for the Persona as it’s loaded with more safety features+terrific handling.
Obviously you. I own both Myvi and Iriz and I’m not happy with both cars.
u ni sekejab happy sekejab tak happy. dei mana fakta auta ni
Nick dah kena hijack. Just like mine
He’s like me. Sometimes i talk to myself too
LOL, I did say after Bezza launched the only way P1 can sell its saga and persona is by offering free service and insurance renewal for life. Looks like they curi my idea a bit to not lose sales. Biasalah, kids grow up into adults, and the more gullible ones buy p1 cars not knowing the troubles ahead.
Based on your logic, produa curi idea increase safety factor dari proton. Barula keluar kereta ncap tinggi dari produa
If u observe carefully, all the pictures of Persona is close up like Bezza. Their marketing staff are really ‘rajin’ in copying. Bravo! Proton
Bulum coba bulum tau.. suda coba baru tau..
Sudah coba..hari hari pon mau
Buy from me and i will service u. After u try, hari hari pun mau my service. I have satisfaction guaranty
Then we should by what ? Please advice..
Whose going to buy proton anyway?? Worst after sale and durability ever. Period.
Shut up. Pergi main jauh-jauh. Annoying
Who is going to listen to you anywayy?? Trash talker and wasting time. Period.
For me, SE version should get 16″ inch rim for better visual. Add bodykit only might be make the car look more awkward.
maybe 16″ had effect on handling, 15″ better
Wow. Good move proton. Good luck. Make sure price competitive and after sales service at par with perodua. Than we find a new winner
Why no opposite:
Free 2016 Proton Persona until September 30.
Ada. If u win any competition that offers new Persona as grand prize lah! Otherwise u can go cry in a corner.
Gud idea
3 years parts & labour is quite a bargain. Means no need pay anything at all, unlike those that gip free labour only. But still must see how the revamp service by P1, if still cilaka then gip free oso dunwan. At least P1 cars still can go to under the tree bengkel.
Free parts don’t mean you will not pay for the engine fuel right?
If they say parts, that mean its usually included in the freebie unless they termed it as consumable item.
Wow! They have got the steering wheel design changed for the better. In my opinion, this Persona’s steering wheel looks more classy than those from the Perdana. Overall, a good looking car!
Front look a bit like the old Saga FL
I thought it look like catfish Vios. Now we have new catfish
why theres no chassis picture? do this model sharing the same old chassis? without chassis picture, how do we consumer know how weak or strong?
Jonathan alredi mentioned it share same chassis as Iriz
P1 Good points
Fun to drive
Solid build quality
High specs (compared to P2)
Cars high in safety
Affordable to buy (with discounts)
P1 Bad points
Poor fuel consumption
Shity engine and powertrain
Very bad after sales
High maintenance costs
Poor resale value
P2 Good points
Excellent fuel consumption
Reliable Japanese engine and powertrain
Very good after sales
Low maintenance costs
Excellent resale value
P2 Bad Points
Boring to drive
Cars poor in safety
Tin milo build quality
Low specs (compared to P1)
Expensive to buy
Already renamed to VVT like jepunis overlords, so enjin should be ok
Poor FC is a thing of the past. Look at Iriz, its FC is comparable to MyVi (if not better). Considering the Iriz is much much heavier than the MyVi, the FC of Iriz is actually a win
Wanna dispute on some P1 bad points there:
Bad FC – perhaps its me but my 1.6CPS is better than 1.3 Myvi.
High maint cost – not high at all during service in SC. Standard price. Now service under tree bengkel oso not expensive. Change filters, fan belt, labour cost only Rm180.
they should have cover for USB charger
it will look more neat
Bro, pls look again. there is a cover for it.
the USB Charger wording is the flap cover for the charger. look closely at the pic.
OPEN booking w/o price ?
Sell durian ahhh….
Affortable…. same as current pricing?
Buy durian also need to pay booking fee ka? Pity u.. where do u live brader?
Good job Proton!! Exterior design look nice and elegant. But for interior should be better. Looking forward to test drive it
Proton hebat…Proton hebat…
Change this model’s name to other than Persona la or just maintain Iriz’ name. WTF man.
This is like trying to sell a chocolate when it is clearly a shit.
tahap kritikal dah kamu ni.. ni mesti belum pernah potong ni.
yeap his kulup needs a treatment. a sharp and nice thin blade will do.
Lel. Constant 90kmh. I think only proton using this constant 90kmh to rate their fc.
Alot of cars in MY do. Why P2 din go for NEDC mix cycle instead, hmm?
From which company they use the cvt?
maybe 16″ had effect on handling, 15″ better
What I feel is there are quite many P1 salespersons here promoting the new persona rather than car enthusiast. Let see how the new persona sales doing. Figure won’t lie
Don’t heboh lah. I need to get promoted, u know?
Just as many bashers here, althou I doubt many probably r dupes of 1 person who-shall-not-be-named
U bash kaw kaw then u called ur self CAR ENTHUSIAST??? Wallaweh..
2 tone is fine but the door panel and center console in white is a dirt/stain magnet……come on…..
Lots of other brands do it. But the doorcards dun extend all the way down to the foot height, so probably wun kena stain.
White represents purity, like Proton
Do you think it would be possible to transplant the persona front lights, grille and bumper onto the iriz? I kinda like this face better than the iriz, but prefer the hatch back configuration.
Headlamp shape is different unless u wanna mod front bumper, fenders and bonnet
possible
Kudos to Proton! Fresh design language and improved service. Received a text message reminder to send my car for service….something new after all these years of owning Proton cars.
Personally and frankly, I never had any horrible experience as posted in this blog whenever Proton is mentioned.
Take your Proton to the authorised service center! They know their stuff.
To those who still talks about Proton power window issue, you are living in the past!
All the best Proton and keep listening to the customers’ needs, suggestions and comments…of course take actions too!
Barely any full picture made to public, already open for booking.
A lot of Proton paid cybertroopers “supporters” are flooding the comments as you can see from the dislikes we get
And a lot of bashers as well. So it balances out everything. The turtle is well.
Please get the spelling right, proton.
PESONA not PERSONA.
Refer to KAMUS DEWAN.
You are the one who got it wrong. What’s wrong with Proton Persona?
What is the meaning of persona?
Or it just ‘pesona’ with the wrong spelling?
Malu larr melayu sendiri ejaan salah..
Me who got it wrong?
Please explain the meaning of PERSONA?
Its just a branding name. Sama juga bezza. Patutnya BEZA. hahah. Tak payah jadi isu la
Did you really think Bezza is Beza? Or Best za?
Same like Yess za?
What about PERSONA? I think they misspell here than
more on just a funky spelling.
back to you. do you think Persona here means Pesona if Bezza doesn’t mean Beza? you are biased to won yourself and its too obvious for me to dismiss.
I think so?
So what does PERSONA means then?
Sama la almera. In kamus dewan it should be almari.
Er.. if almari, johorean will call it nissan gerobok.. can ah?
The passenger seat behind is quite thin and same goes with Bezza. I’ve noticed that car manufacturers are making those seats thinner. Look like its gonna give an uncomfortable sitting. Is it a new trend? Maybe one-day driver’s seat also becoming thin? They are taking this fuel consumption saving a bit too serious.
Admin, betul ker harga Persona RM48xxx – RM58xxx.
Ada 4 versi. Standard, Executive, Premium, Limited Edition.
According to mudah.my posts, The cheapest is RM42k. I assume that’s the Standard version. Some are RM48k but the description says 6 air-bags.
P1 used to give 7 years warranty, then 5 years, and now, 3 years free service. Please buy P1 cars. Warranty?? Ha, ha, try the door handle. If the engine sounds torquey, earplugs maybe handy.
The chrome lining top of Headlight look similar with new Civic… emmm…..
No comparison with the outgoing Persona? :P
Dah Booking 3 buah.. esok nak lagi satu.. terbaik Proton.
TQ for booking with me. One special service package coming ur way…
Good design n well equipped safety features but dun buy it until the new persona come with new drivetrain like GDI engine n Jatco CVTand get EEV certified. For nw still very poor in fuel consumption.
Proton makes cars & never put a gun on your head to buy them.
I use proton from day 1, numerous models and still am and will.
The most cars i see in the roads are proton and perodua daily..
Your bashings does no good to any car makers..
Even ferraris i think people can find flaws…
nice
When is Proton going to offer the 6 speed MT?
Later year, ‘WHOSE-EVER’ car breakdown MORE often to visit Repair-shops will finally know whether they have bought the RIGHT/WRONG car or NOT!