The Proton Persona got its second facelift earlier this month, with notable changes to the exterior and list of equipment, joined by a streamlined variant line-up. Unlike its hatchback sibling, the B-segment sedan doesn’t get a new standout variant like the Iriz Active that is very distinctive from the others, but what if it did?
Well, rendering wiz Theophilus Chin thought it would be a good idea to create just such a vehicle in the virtual world, and the result is a sporty take on the Persona. The base car is obviously here, but as you can tell from the front, he grafted on the bumper from a Toyota GR Yaris for a more aggressive front fascia.
Accompanying the new face is a prominent bonnet scoop, while the flared fenders are adapted from the Iriz Active, albeit in body colour as seen in earlier renders. The latter is joined by lowered ride height as well as wheels and brakes lifted from Toyota’s hot hatch.
At the rear, a large rear wing, which looks like it came from a Subaru WRX STI, has grown out of the boot lid, while further down, the GR Yaris lends its dual exhaust tailpipes that flank a diffuser element. To complete the look, several areas like the front grille frame, side mirrors, headlamps, taillights, rocker panels and boot trim are finished in black, including the roof.
So, what do you think of these renders created by Theo? What would you change about it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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This is not GR Yaris….It’s Proton Imprezza WRX lol
Like a mosh pit between Persona, Iriz Active & Yaris GR
Don’t like. This is surely Ah Bengised Persona. Awful, for real.
Front bumper is copied from Yaris GR, another China inspired product or work.
Yeah… Yaris is from China. I agree with you but when you say “China inspired product” I lost my respect to you.
the problem with our local car scene (especially local car companies) is that our definition of sporty is bodykits and stickers instead of chassis and suspension etc that actually makes the car sporty to drive. those bodykits are only for show and are probably even aerodynamically inefficient
The only ones that really attempted some real upgrades is Proton’s inhouse performance brand R3. With options of lowered shocks, bigger wheels, Stage 1 & Stage 2 tuning for campro, roll bars, and various other bits.
Nice.
Sell the design to Ah Beng workshop to produce bodykit
Should sell well as upgrade for kapchai riders
GR Yaris much? Come on make original design please… Anything you throw to current gen Persona will still look like a bar of soap. Bloated and funny looking. Proportions of this car is seriously ugly XD
I find the proportion, taillight, 3rd quarter view, above average, better than most of (typical hatch to sedan) conversion. Btw 17inch rim easily will change your perception
An Proton WRX STI
Keahbengan melampau.
Despite a blatant cut n paste… its fugly
Another masterpiece from Theo. Sure sell like Pisang goreng panas, kemon P1!
Bonnet scoop? Got intercooler in the engine bay?
Please, not fake scoops, vents, slits, etc.
How about keep everything standard on terms of looks.Put some big brakes,big wheels maybe a tuned 1.6 turbo say 180bhp.debagded preferably.E28 M5 comes to mind
GR yaris?? sigh
Looks good but only if there is something good under the hood – not a tiny anemic economy engine. Yes I know it’s it’s a render
Nampak macam ribut, lari macam siput…
Theophilus Chin semua design helok2 belaka.. credit to him
people who get mad clearly don’t watch the video. lol, why so serious, this is just some photoshop work, combining Iriz + Yaris gr bumper on Persona.
Wtf theoctopus chin ? Are you lost your mind ? Stupid design , the original is better. Hate to see that tyre size
Haters gonna hate…. Im car salesman, if this is real sure can sell like pisang goreng panas$$$