Proton has released a video teaser of the new Proton Persona, which will be officially launched next week. The 15-second clip posted on the national carmaker’s Facebook page appears to be a short version of a launch “movie”.
It certainly has box office credentials. Produced by KRU Studios, helmed by Polis EVO director Ghaz Abu Bakar and featuring big local stars Nur Fazura and Zul Ariffin, the “Faz & Fairuz” film obviously takes inspiration from Hollywood’s successful Fast & Furious franchise.
The two stars find themselves in a mission to “hijack” the new Proton, and the very lawa actress comments that the Persona is lawa. Our macho man then thumbs the push start button of the sedan, which rolls out of a truck on to the road. The sporty and bodykitted face of the Persona is shown briefly at the end.
But you’ve already seen the face of the new Proton, which is now open for booking. The refundable booking fee is RM300, with an indicative price range of RM47,000 to RM61,000 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM49,000 to RM63,000 in Sabah/Sarawak.
For that, you’ll get an Iriz-based sedan powered by a 1.6 litre naturally-aspirated VVT engine as the B-segment hatchback, 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 (Executive, Premium and Premium SE are the other trim levels) are only available with the CVT.
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.
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. Premium SE adds on a dual-tone bodykit.
Buyers can choose from six colours – Cotton White, Fire Red, Sterling Silver, Graphite Grey, Quartz Black and a new colour for the carmaker, Carnelian Brown, which is the hero colour for the second-gen Persona. Proton is offering three years free service (parts and labour included) for bookings made by September 30.
We’ve driven the new Persona – read our first impressions test drive report to learn more.
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Ada celebrity, ada persona, ada amoi
Sorry Amoi only prefer Toyota Vios or Honda City.
Amoi nowadays also got brain.. they know sub standard design & engineering in Vios shud not be in same category with city..
Vios : overprice but under-specs persona
Tease here, tease there until Matt Damon also sien liao. Just close down already lah! Oh wai…
Sendiri cakap sendiri Syok! No one will spend money buy junk, not even proton supporters. They only support by talkok!
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Bila ada promo bising. Bila xde promo pun bising. Pastu kata Proton xpandai market kan kereta lah apa lah. Kalau dah dasar bising tu memang xboleh jadi pape dah
Everyday i drove past apple billboard
Apple bodoh? Hmmm
I didnt know there’s a hospital inside zoo negara that breed this mentality
dah dah lah tokmok… shutup !!!!
dah sakit bebenor nampaknye….. LOL
wtf.. r you menyibuk.. ur butt dah panas ke
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Musa Hitam wrote cabinet called Dr.M Tok Bomoh during his 82-85 stunt.
If proton tak buat teaser ko kutuk jugak..kalau buat teaser lebih kurang ko kutuk jugak..so people like you will kutuk everything..duk diam2 la..bukan nak kena paksa kau beli pon..ko kira hebat sebab ko boleh hack system proton sampai ko tau booking kosong lagi..pergghh..hahaha
that’s it.. manusia busukkkkk hati
Why so serious meh? topkek
With timing belt engine nobody is interested. No point using the teaser. Hurry up install the latest Ricardo timing chain engine from UK. Why wait till 2017. Proton too slow to follow the trend. Infidel ( kafir ) manufacturers from Japan, Korea,UK, USA, Germany , France and etc already revert back to timing chain engine.
Why wait are words from instant car manufacturer that design car then straight goes into showroom.
No need test, just buy!
Ford award winning ecoboost engine uses timing belt
Volvo new Drive-E engine range also uses timing belt
your point?
If that is the case just follow Volvo and Ford, continued with the timing belt engine. We love your timing belt Campro and its later VVT Campro
family engine. Just play the same engine but modify a little bit here and there. CPS, IAFM and other gimmicks. Good value for money.
Oh and by the way Kafir does not mean infidel. Get your facts right before barking on the internet.
U want unfinish n incomplete engine? Dont complaint later lor..
Observer…bodo punya comment..
Are we sure ‘lawa’ refers to the car? Seems the actress was looking at the guy’s mid-sections? Plausible since the video is too dark. Lol.
Selling kicap tiram to hypermarket earns you far bigger bonus than selling unloved cars.
you are just a sick man
Saya ingin booking tahun 2018 Persona
After iriz sedan, now it’s time ⌚ for iriz mpv (like alza) or iriz suv (like HR-V) with TGDi
Teaser after teaser after teaser
How many official teaser p1 already show?
When Bezza was Launched, I thought Proton finished! But after seeing the real-life Bezza on the road… it looks really bad esp from the 3/4 rear. Proton Persona may just really be the TRUE game changer now.
Bezza for me quite ugly, but still people want it because of price and toyota-daihatsu technology installed in it. sa
Bezza is a nice attempt by P2 in showing their capabilities in producing self-develop product. For this first P2 baby sedan, for me quite ugly, but still people want it because of toyota-daihatsu technology installed in it.
Proton Persona in the other hand is a on going maturity product in term of technology, safety wise and also nice design but still people afraid to spend their money because of P1 past bad reputation.
I believe under new management, Proton will go further.
..yes further deep into trouble?
Bezza is nice attempt from Perodua designer who is a Japanese that working in Malaysia.
Go further hahahha. In ur dreams
Bezza’s booking of 20,000 in less than a month of launching STILL NOT a game changer for u? Hmmmmm….
Not game changer but only proves ONE thing… Malaysians are poorer than ever
Reallyy 20k half a month ???? Hahahah…then should everywhere on the streets now because at least 10k already registered with that booking taking 50% conversion..hihihi
what a pity. do you know how.they count the booking number?… do calls consider.booking?
indeed, after saw bezza in front of my very own eyes, I feel those bezza buyer will regret everyday. well they might get the little fuel eficient but they got to live everyday with the bad thin & tall look, high ground clearence, bad comfort, overpriced for 1.3liter & too small. thats a 4 seater car, not 5 seater. if 3 people get at the back, one person cant laid his back at the seat, cmon..
by the way, back to the topic, the tester kind of too fast or too short.. like, watahel did I just watch.
Once the New Persona & New Saga unveiled this year, Bezza will feel the heat..The new offerings from Proton looks & feel superb.
Tester you only got in supermarket lor, Im pretty sure its teaser you want say right?
You can feel what YOU want to, doesn’t reflects bezza owners at all :p
Persona. Total laughing stock by other carmaker. Sale figure will tell. Bye2 proton
LOL… that’s not always the case bro… nowadays people main consideration is realibility and good perception before the good look itself, which Proton failed miserably…
Open your eyes, and see how many Preve or Suprima S (RM73k+ for full premium spec) compared to Honda City or Jazz pekak (RM77K+ for a sad base spec with rim kompang only)… Game changer in dreams only la…
Somehow i tend to agree. Been seeing a number of Bezzas in Serdang, Puchong and PUJ. Car reminds me of Saga BLM introduced in late 2000s. Backward styling.
Just a lough when see people riding Bezza with so arrogant. Celok sana , celok sini.. They though Bezza is BMW ka?.. I really dont understand… Or are they trying to kill them self? with that unsafe car..
Game changer? Wtf. Another proton fan living in dreams. We will see how the game changer change proton. I bet… The only change gonna be is begging for another bail out
Kejap tutup litup.
Kejap tayang2,
whats this?! very lucah la. lol.
why… u jelous ka?
why… u miang ka?
why you menyibuk ke?
Proton try to tease malaysian. But surely no one care. Soon their sale will tell. Bye proton. U will not be missed.
teaser tutup buka sikit sana sini..
pastu offer open for booking..
WTH? since inspira back in 2010.
takut org tgk pastu tak minat?
Cannot beat bezza, first design then go straight to showroom.
No testing needed!
Satu cara nak tahu ini Proton apa, tekan Start engine dan enjin mati lepas jalan keluar trailer, alamak, ni memang Potong Iriz Sedan…apa nama persona baru konon !!! LOL :p
Zul and fazura pun takkan beli la ini persona…
Cool. Anyway, any news about Proton new SUV?
Haiyaaaa…. why so many -ve comments. Support malaysian brand loh.
All these projects undertaken by proton clowns are just to keep them employed, not so much of making money.
Asal bukan Proton……I will buy the car…
Asal bukan perodua deathtrap better
People are sick and tired of Proton. It never change. Still giving shit garbage cars to Malaysians. I will never risk spending 60k of my hard earned money on such a garbage. It doesn’t gimme any peace of mind. The perception of Proton is so bad right now that it’ll forever be at the bottom of consumers list. Unless it is selling at dirt cheap at 35k. At such a high price I’ll rather go for Almera or top up a little more I get the much better Vios. Proton will forever be a failure
Siaran ulangan astro
Ayoo.. why need corner eh? If its a garbage, u will never buy it or even own it if p1 give u free leh.. just say that u can afford for 35k car, go to any car showroom AND they wil show u bike showroom.. u can get 7 kapcais summore leh..
Ok la.. we know your dream car is Perodua Death Axis.
Pelik org malaysia ni kalau dah tak suka diam aja la ni tak habis melalak kat sini buat apa….akai ada ka….bodo