Proton Iriz: P2-30A MC vs P2-30A MC2
Verdict
These two Iriz generations are mechanically very close: both use a 1,332 cc petrol engine with 94 hp and 120 Nm, front-wheel drive, a 2,555 mm wheelbase, 215-litre boot, 40-litre tank, five seats and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP score. The Proton Iriz P2-30A MC costs RM40,012, while the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 is RM42,800, so the RM2,788 gap buys the CVT automatic, two extra airbags and a slightly larger body. If you can live with a manual, the outgoing car keeps the same core numbers for less.
Pick the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC if you want the cheaper Iriz and prefer, or do not mind, the manual gearbox.
Pick the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 if you want the CVT automatic and the stronger airbag count.
Key differences
- Price: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC RM40,012 vs Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 RM42,800
- Transmission: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC manual vs Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 CVT automatic
- Airbags: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC 2 vs Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 4
- Length: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC 3,905 mm vs Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 3,945 mm
- Width and height: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC 1,720 mm/1,550 mm vs Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 1,722 mm/1,554 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: both 2,555 mm and 215 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 40,012✓ | RM 42,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,332 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 94 hp | 94 hp |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,905 mm | 3,945 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,554 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm | 2,555 mm |
| Boot space | 215 L | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 4✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | RM 70 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
P2-30A MC
- Lower purchase price
- Same 94 hp and 120 Nm output
- Same 215-litre boot and 40-litre fuel tank
- Manual only in this comparison
- Only 2 airbags
- Slightly smaller body
P2-30A MC2
- CVT automatic gearbox
- 4 airbags
- Same 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Costs RM2,788 more
- No extra boot space over the MC
- Same 94 hp and 120 Nm as the MC
P2-30A MC vs P2-30A MC2 FAQ
Is the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC or Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 better?
The Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 is the safer, easier daily choice on paper, with a CVT automatic and 4 airbags. The Proton Iriz P2-30A MC makes sense if price and a manual gearbox matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 is RM2,788 dearer: RM42,800 versus RM40,012 for the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC.
Do they have the same engine and boot space?
Yes. Both use a 1,332 cc petrol engine with 94 hp and 120 Nm, and both have a 215-litre boot, 40-litre fuel tank and 2,555 mm wheelbase.