We’ve seen a few camouflaged test mules of the new Proton Iriz facelift in the past, but thanks to a video uploaded to the official Youtube channel of prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (Chedet), we finally get to see the refreshed B-segment model in its entirety.
There are quite a number of updates here, starting with an entirely new front end that features redesigned headlamps that are sharper in appearance compared to before.
You’ll also notice the new grille which features a chrome trim piece features a slight kink to accommodate the Proton logo, while also linking the clusters. The bumper is also new here, and it sports a smaller intake this time round, although the sections for the LED lights are now a lot bolder and protruding.
Not a lot different along the sides, as we only spot new wheels as well as a shark fin antenna. The rear however, is a different story as there’s now a large, blacked-out section on the hatch that has the company’s name on it – similar to the X70. As a result of this new item, the taillights have been visually slimmed as well.
Further down, the revised bumper sports a flattened section for a simpler design, with highlights being corner vents. Compared to the current Iriz, the number plate is now positioned further down as well and that faux F1-style brake light has been omitted.
Inside, big changes as far as the eye can see include a larger touchscreen infotainment system, and if you look closely, you’ll notice a new gear knob that is reminiscent of the one in the X70.
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The Iriz facelift spearheads Proton new “Sharper, Bolder” design language.
Clearly that idea is crap, as the current Iriz is beautiful as it is with unique points that is now even copied by the new KIA PICANTO.
Iriz copy front design of our HRV FL ,
Nope, HRV front uglly, noone copies
Iriz FL is the new national car ,
Our resident basher john say Geely gonna bring all their models in besides the X70. So many sedans, SUVs and Coupes.
How Proton models gonna compete with Geely models? First to kalah is Iriz cause Geely will price their high spec sedans cheaper than Iriz
Iriz, The game changer of improved rivals
Some 70% of local university graduates who have completed their studies choose to buy foreign-made cars because they think Proton is not comparable to foreign brands, according to recently-appointed Proton Edar CEO Abdul Rashid Musa.
Less than 10% of graduates bought a model from the national carmaker, he said, adding that these statistics were obtained through a detailed study commissioned by the company to increase the level of user confidence in its cars, Harian Metro reports.
(Like) Proton Iriz GL.
(Dislike) Perodua Myvi AV
The front “V” design…aiyah yah…is this an infringement of the Nissan frontage design?
I thot Tun said Protong is no more national car?,He is busy launching protiga, so why bother to do promotional campaign for a facelift?
Anyway,we have to get used to this U TURN gomen having just kicked out the bandit government.
As long as the CAMPRO engine with outdated Punch CVT is offered,it wont be a game changer.It is already game over before geely arrived.
Sued by Goldstar and now Nissan is going to file a lawsuit against Proton for copying their V motion grille. This will be the real game over for john, HABISLA Iriz!
Why revive this dead car? Sales are so bad. Last time Proton CEO tried to kelentong the public. He said sales are so good until demand was 12 months long
Then one day, the then Chairman of Proton, Tun M ha d to confess that sales of Iriz is kaput. It was really bad that cannot recoup the cost.
Recent MAA figures show, in 6 months, Perodua sold 100,000 Myvis. Proton in the same period sold only 3000 Iriz.
100,000 Myvis VS 3000 Iriz – I think the rakyat has spoken which is the better buy.
IMO the current Iriz is a very beautiful, futuristic looking car, both exterior and interior, only let down by the poor engine and gearbox.
Now the car is both ugly with very inconsistant design cues but still with poor engine and gearbox. Seems like Proton throw away all the good things about Proton and replace them with all the bad things about Geely. Why Proton, why? Geely, are you buying Proton just for the sake of running the company to the ground?
The real game over! Habisla Iriz!
Err but this is the Iriz! :rolleyes:
Proton CEO already announced, 78% of Proton’s total sales come from Persona and Saga. This is the bread and butter of Proton. The balance 22%, bulk of it comes from Government ordered Perdanas.
The Iriz line is loss making. The sales are so negligible compared to the cost to keep the Iriz production line open.
Just to pay the Proton workers in the Iriz line alone COST MORE than the profits from the sales of the Iriz cars.
Comprehension failed, go back to reading comprehension class in school.
Our resident keyboard warrior john must be hiding in his closet right now. So malu this facelift is getting uglier until john is speechless and menangis in his closet while eating a delicious Roti john.
Nobody is buying Proton models now. All buying Geely X70 only.
So of course he malu. Cause lucky China save Proton and China save Malaysia.
John’s Proton no more laku.
Trolled too much until forgot to see the title or read the news article? Facepalm!
Are we supposed to be impressed with the so-called betul betul onz thing? It looks like a horrible photoshop that came to life.
The same troll always came here to simply hate Proton without any of his knowledge. I think this person went coo coo clock.
Where’s the turbo? Without it, it’s bound to be smoked by civic 1.5T.
Dude…. It’s only iriz… Why compare with civic turbo?????
I’m hoping that one day car manufacturers like proton and perodua can come out with turbo engines with smaller capacity. P1 should continue their turbo engines instead of having it in exora, preve and suprima only.that’s why i keep bashing them until they listen and do something. hopefully they will read it.
Do you think P1 and P2 CEOs will spend their time reading the chaotic comment section here filled with keyboard warriors? Kid, you better bash in front of their office. You are wasting your time here and you should study hard to pass your exams.
Ahahahaha…why not say without a turbo the Honda HR-V is smoked by the Proton X70? At least those are comparable by price.
“taillights have been slimmed” I don’t notice the difference
“visually”.
Iriz previous design seem a lot better than the current one
That’s why, dah tau baoteng designers are crap, just ask lah abam geely to design the facelift lah, at least they know what they are doing. They designed an entire CBU imported and rebadged SUV getting local praises lately.
Hideous than ever before :’D what the heck happened Proton ?
If you buy this car in brown, it’ll look like a cockroach. So don’t buy it in brown pls
Much better than jepunis boring colours
Another facelift? Myvi only one facelift per generation and ppl complain. But this one no one complain
Myvi Ezi, Myvi SE1 & 2, Myvi Lagi Best, Myvi Extreme…
Proton, apa yg nak surprisenya.
Design going backwards. Prefacelift lagi cantik. Baik tak payah tukar front design.
Surprised to see P2 cars become uglier
The face, the grille looks weird, feels like the designer misplaced the chrome lining. The black plastic with PROTON wording on the back is… ar… not from this era, right?
Volvoish design
What have they done??? Tulis proton besar-besar kat belakang tu yang tak boleh belah…hahaha
Kononnya Volvo adik beradik Volvo ma. Ntah Volvo mengaku adik ke tak.
Biasalah Proton. Dulu masa bincang ngan VW pun dia ubah grille Waja macam VW, nak bodek.
Only you said waja grille like VW
Ugly car but less ugly now. That’s an improvement.
wa so desparate need to use the PM to test drive/marketing ^^
works for x70…doubt it works for iriz
Omg…..!!buruks syiak..!!
Sorry, I think the previous one was a whole lot better. So sad for Iriz. Please don’t change the Persona to this design.
Dude….. It will be the same with persona…
no it will not be the same, trust me
meh…
its not as bad as people say it is. it unique for it own way
yeah, even elephant man is considered unique by itself.
Anyway, the success of a car is based on its sales figure.
No more surprise from Proton for iriz as the PM already show it to the public…. No matter what u guys said about this face-lift… It was in the pipeline and ready to roll out after Chinese new year…. Don’t understand why keep focusing on this failure model…. They should have revive their bread and butter which are saga and persona… Not this “Proton Emas” which once touted as Global small car… But in the end Global failed car… What happen to all Malacca’s warrior cars such as Proton kasturi, tuah, lekir…. And Jatco CVT… Also Small tgdi engine?? And what we gonna have is a face-lift iriz with the same sluggish and whiny punch cvt
This will be exported to China for sure.
If you can understand Proton, they won’t fall to this level lah.
I’m utterly dissapointed with the design. Was planning to buy an iriz somewhere in may/jun once I heard that it is getting a facelift. But seeing this made me re-think my plans. I might just buy myvi instead. It looks so damn hideous. The unnecessary curves makes the car look fat. The front grill chrome is out of place. It might look better without it. The side mirror positioning and design makes the car even uglier. The old one is definitely better. Proton should have just scrap the current iriz look and redesign it. If the facelifted iriz look like this, I wonder how the facelift persona will fare? Could proton make an ugly car even uglier?
Not good enough to face myvi… proton is expensive car… in term of maintainant… regret to buy proton.. no value for resale… no quality…
This facelift IMO gives the car a fresher and younger look, especially at the back. Gone is the sagging bumper on the previous version and it looks more balanced. Also the black garnish with PROTON on it reminds you of certain Volvo models in the past. Not surprising since Volvo is part of the Geely family.
I am just hoping there is no OTR price increase, but rather a price reduction.
Please kill this model already
17K booking before launch ….hahahahhaha
Do u guys realize that meter panel is digital from the video?
The chrome piece design on the grill is more suited for a logo with flat bottom.
Errr. i think better don’t change the exterior design for iriz. just change the interior and engine system with TGDI is better then using old tech VVT engine. that’s all. So ugly at the back with bigger PROTON. aigooo
hmmmm… so projector lights changed to cheap reflector lights like the persona? :D the front grille..soo hideous..
X70 is now like a different brand altogether…
Still the same sharp points e.g. the rear light clusters and now the front headlights end in horrible sharp tips. Bad feng shui. What was the designer thinking?
Wah.. This the real game changer! Habislah Iriz!
one fine day at proton hq…
“any idea for steering wheel design?”
“hey, look,,i found unused engine cover”
“nice..let’s put it on”
Boss: “futuristic design..approved!”
last time when Suzuk tried to be Proton partner but they don’t accept. Suzuki quit, but they badge the Ertiga. If they re badge Suzuki swift & swift Sport may be selling better. my 1 sen
With all respect to Tun, the car looks like crap..
hi IRIZ!
Sebelum mekap letak enjin, CPU & sensors perodua myvi baru boleh jalan. Kan baik abang adik saling tolong menolong bukan competitor.
Ugly car made uglier.
Stick with your ugliest myvi
Hmmm the design.. xnk komen sgt tp hope jgn la gune benda2 yg mudah rosak.. ni tingkap prob… absorber pun lembut… dashboard pun x di pasang dgn betul… kecewa seyh… bru 2 tahun guna IRIZ 2016 dah mcm2 prob muncul… tu lom masuk handling x center tu… haishhhh untung ak pakai kelisa dlu huwaaaaa….