Proton Iriz: P2-30A MC1 vs P2-30A MC2
Verdict
This is a simple old-versus-new Iriz call: the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 costs RM6,100 more, but keeps the same 1,332 cc petrol engine with 94 hp and 120 Nm, the same 3,945 mm length and the same 215-litre boot. The real changes are usability and safety: MC1 is a manual with two airbags, while MC2 gets a CVT automatic and four airbags. Both are front-driven, CKD, five-seat B-segment hatchbacks with a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, 40-litre tank and RM70 road tax.
Pick the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC1 if you want the cheaper Iriz, prefer a manual gearbox and can accept two airbags.
Pick the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 if you want the easier CVT automatic and four airbags without changing engine output or cabin size.
Key differences
- Price: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC1 RM36,700; Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 RM42,800
- Transmission: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC1 manual; Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 CVT automatic
- Airbags: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC1 2; Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 4
- Power and torque: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC1 94 hp/120 Nm; Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 94 hp/120 Nm
- Dimensions: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC1 3,945/1,722/1,554 mm; Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 3,945/1,722/1,554 mm
- Boot and tank: Proton Iriz P2-30A MC1 215 L/40 L; Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 215 L/40 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 36,700✓ | 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 | 3,945 mm | 3,945 mm |
| Width | 1,722 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,554 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 MC1
- Lower purchase price
- Manual gearbox
- Same 94 hp and 120 Nm as MC2
- Only two airbags
- No CVT automatic
- No boot-space advantage
P2-30A MC2
- CVT automatic for easier town driving
- Four airbags
- Same RM70 annual road tax as MC1
- RM6,100 dearer
- No extra power or torque
- Auto emergency braking still not fitted
P2-30A MC1 vs P2-30A MC2 FAQ
Is the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC1 or Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 better?
The Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 is the better buy if you want an automatic and more airbags. The MC1 makes sense if price and a manual gearbox matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 is RM6,100 more expensive than the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC1.
Do the Proton Iriz P2-30A MC1 and Proton Iriz P2-30A MC2 have the same engine and size?
Yes. Both use a 1,332 cc petrol engine with 94 hp and 120 Nm, and both measure 3,945 mm long with a 2,555 mm wheelbase.