Proton has released the first photos of the new Persona facelift, which is set to make its launch debut this year together with the updated Iriz, the latter already revealed at the start of February.
The exterior refresh is rather significant one, and it follows a design theme that is shared with its hatchback and SUV siblings. Up front, you’ll find a new grille garnish that is styled according to the ‘ethereal bow’ that first made its debut on the X70 SUV. Similarly, the company’s infinite weave pattern is used on the grille, although it is more pronounced on the B-segment sedan than the Iriz.
Just below the base of the ‘ethereal bow’ is a small inlet, which forms part of the new bumper for the Persona. The previous black bar in the lower apron holding the number plate is also gone, with the space now being occupied by a smaller trapezoidal-shaped intake. This is flanked by slim LED DRLs that are placed within faux intakes that carry a honeycomb mesh.
At the rear, the Persona sports the Proton script on a boot lid trim piece instead of a traditional crest, which is something we’ve already seen with the X70 and Iriz. The lower section of the rear bumper is also new, and features faux outlets with a honeycomb mesh to mimic the front. Other changes on the exterior include a fresh design for the 15-inch wheels and a shark fin antenna.
The interior mirrors the updates on the Iriz, including revamped analogue gauges and a full-colour multi-info display within the instrument binnacle. There’s also a touchscreen infotainment system, developed by Proton and Chinese company eCarX – the same one that built the Geely Smart Ecosystem (GKUI) unit on the X70.
The system offers a selection of connectivity options as well as voice command functions. There’s also a gear knob reminiscent of the one in the X70, as well as a bold and funky pattern for the seats.
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Persona facelift front end looks 100x better than the Iriz facelift. It is a prove that they can do a nice facelift, so why did they choose to do an ugly one for the Iriz??
The door panels and dashboard plastic is so hard you can break open durians on it
And you prefer flimsy Myvi door panels that are so soft, you can press it in like it some Tupperware? lol!
Looking at the front face already looks like a game over instead of a game changer
Nowaday people will buy Geely rebadge proton, but not the proton car by proton
Since when proton by proton? Proton can’t even build their own engine. That’s the core of the car.
Throw in rm to 8 -10 k, rebate…sure can sell lor.
If u cant fight on quality,fight on price reduction lor.
Most of your sales have migrated to perodua…insaflah…MR.DRB,while your partner Dr.Li brings in right hand drive versions of other Tongsan cars later.
Facelifts indicate a new model is at the horizon.Prices must come down,mr.protong.The product life cycle of cars are getting shorter and shorter.
dang, is the signal light lever still on the left? main reason i’ll pass..
You’ll never buy a luxury car then.
Ha, that’s the reason. Same mindset happen inside proton to think that you will become luxury or europe car by putting signal level on left instead of practically. This is asian. You started here and so does ur majority customer. Then u trying to look like ‘luxury’ car? And see which brand sells the most. Sales result speak for itself.
Separate design teams?
According to Proton Edar, 70% of local university graduates who have completed their studies choose to buy Proton than foreign-made cars.
but theres a difference between what they actually want to buy.
Because of excise duty, fresh grad can only afford to buy local made cars.
and pls la, where got 70% buy proton, 70% buy perodua i believe.
There a lot of choices for locally made car. Toyota, Honda, VW, Merc, BMW, Please, P1, P2, Hyundai, KIA, Haval..
(Like) Proton Persona, Toyota Vios and Mazda 2
(Dislike) Honda City and Nissan Almera
The Persona is very intelligent… The gearbox has a mind of its own … and dont like to communicate with the engine
what’s wrong with u dude?
Proton SA and Toyota SA detected
What the hell? Dont you dare put Mazda 2 together with vios. Yeah it is cramped, but it have really good driving experience and looks good too
Front look like a china made car
i kinda agree with you, look more china-ish design
No sh*t sherlock
Get ur eyes checked dude.
Still looks better than the front of the new Vios.
Agreed with you 1000X!
Who will buy this car when Geely launches the Proton X50?
Now already nobody buying Proton and buying only X70
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So, the X70 is not a Proton?
X70 is from Geely. The only Proton thing about it is the badge and grill
Ignorant talk from these ignoramus who knows nothing about Proton efforts on the X70.
And THAT is the very reason why so many are buying the X70.
These are the same people whose first car is probably a Proton (Saga/Iswara/Wira) & swore Never Every to buy another Proton.
Guess what? They’re now successful & buy the X70 because they can look beyond the rehashing & know it’s a Geely.
See the X70s on the road. Many are from influential residences (Taman) & many have double /triple/ or expensive number plates like 8888.
So malu. 30 years of automotive engineering gone down the drain like that. Billions of duit used to bail out proton all wasted
Very nice and clean design. More towards family car design.
Before, the front looks UGLY and the Rear looks nice
But now it is total opposite
And the Interior seat design looks Confusing
It’s beyond ugly!
That it’s totally beautiful!
Says the one driving a 2nd hand 2nd gen Myvi…
The Persona look better than Vios
This facelift is better compared to Iriz one, makes this car looks classy and proud. The bow really do look like those competitive archery sports bow, nice one! And whats more to say with the Mesidis-collaborated HU? Perfect! This car scores 10/10!
Looks mature now. All products come with wording logo at the back instead of fearless tiger logo. Hope selling well since Geely take over, they manage to assist Proton very much. Good job!
Shut up! Take my money now!!
Persona sales same as Vios
Wow, the speedometer looks really great
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how do you know speedometer looks great when there is not even a picture of the speedometer in this post?
https://s2.paultan.org/image/2016/11/Proton_Persona_Int-4-1-108×108.jpg
Read b4 u bash.
Yes. Some readers have problems in reading. I call them bullsh!tters.
There is. Zoom in to the dashboard picture and LOOK!!!
Kalau ada paddle shifter boleh lawan city n vios ni
WTF is this shit bruh proton=trash
OK one Driven episode showcasing THESE four budget sedans please: New Toyota Vios, Proton Persona Premium, Honda City Hybrid and VW Vento Sedan
La why pakai 15inch rims? Use la13 inch with plastic cap. Baru gempak
It is amazing nowadays when other brands are showing off new innovations into electric and hybrid drivetrain… P1 is still harping on cosmetic changes.
No duh! It’s called a FACELIFT for a reason.
Most ugliest rear view…
The butt looks like photoshop and UGLY.. Prefer the preface-lift design instead.
All things considered, I think the 2019 Persona facelift is a step forward. Same goes for the 2019 Iriz. A lot of positive, meaningful changes… most notably the GKUI head unit. The small bits like the shark-fin antenna, updated gearknob and enhanced instrument layout are solid improvements too. I really like this maroon colour, really suits the more mature Persona. The sky blue colour on the Iriz is also very nice.
On the other hand, there are a few changes which I don’t quite like, mainly the rear end design. What happened to the Proton badge on the boot ? Similarly, I don’t like the black plastic ‘window extension’ on the Iriz. Anyway, looks are subjective, maybe Proton’s target demographic will like the changes.
Now that the Persona facelift has ‘ Hi Proton ‘ voice command, you could say it will have a ‘persona’ of its own ! haha
Who knows, maybe Proton could change the Persona’s tagline to ;
” The New Persona – Your Persona, Personified. ”
” The New Persona – Premium Personified ”
( or something along those lines, which makes a clever pun out of the word ‘persona’. )
The new alloy rim design is enough to somehow remedy one of the Persona’s styling shortcomings. The new 15 inches doesn’t look so small in those wheel arches anymore.
Hi UGLY.
Stop looking in the mirror.
Wow.. I love its new look. Good job Proton
Proton should fast track its transformation
and bring in its range of more efficient engines.
Public fed up with the lame 1.6 Punch mismatch.
Not as easy as you say.
Existing contracts still have to be honoured, cannot tiba2 stop & tukar to Geely engine + gearbox. At the current slow rate, it’ll take some time to digest these agreed contracted volume. If tiba2 tak mau, sure kena sue.
Using Geely power-train will entails royalty payments on top of the agreed number of units to be purchased/assembled. Proton only has the approval for 3 Geely models only. Anything extra like power-train on existing legacy models, gotta nego with Geely. It won’t be cheap as Geely priority is for Geely RHD models to be exported out from Tanjung Malim, not Proton legacy models
Hidup Proton
Cannot make the rear light slim a bit ah? No body in proton design see it ah?
wow not bad y cant they do this earlier tho would rack up more sale
I love this Car is 1.6 vvt..
All people must buy this car is 1.6cc vvt…no under power..
Other car lousy 1.5cc underpower..Tipu what Turbo ++ play play only waste money…
Engine? 1.6 campro vvt?
Transmission? Cvt punch?
No thanks!
Wow, sure will arrange with Tun M for the lunching..
Facelift also no turbocharged. Better get a civic…. better driving pleasure.
Reka bentuk lebih memuaskan
The new FL:
1. Persona for the oldies
2. Iriz for the young one
Should have rear disc brakes by now.
yg lama macam lagi cun la
New front grill zig-zaggy represent chinese thingy, a look of a confused and crooked culture in Proton.
Enjin, cvt Auto gear & ecu take dengar cakap tak nak betulkan. Ashik ashik make up. Lampu belakang tak ada maksud pula tak di mekap.
Depan dah lawa tp belakang mcm orng terencat akal yg design
Depan dah lawa sangat tp belakang mcm orang xde akal yang design
Last geneneration Persona looks the best. Sporty and elegant not like this frog.
Dear Paultan.org team, did you guys have any information about the power train and gear box?is it “the usual punch cvt with more responsive tweak” as usual……?
Buy this car 1.6cc vvt no underpower..u know or not? Dont buy 1.5cc.. later u waste money..