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Deliveries of the new Proton Iriz have kicked off, with buyers of the 1.3 MT and 1.6 CVT (across all trim levels) having started receiving their cars earlier this month, echoing Proton CEO Datuk Abdul Harith […]
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Proton mulling torque converter-type CVTs for future
Much has been said about the Proton Iriz‘s CVT – the general consensus during the press drive event was that while the new car demonstrated gains in many areas, the Punch-sourced gearbox, by comparison, has […]
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RENDERED: Proton Exora facelift with Iriz-like styling
Click to enlarge. Design whiz Theophilus Chin has rendered his take on a Proton Exora facelift, using elements of the local carmaker’s latest Iriz hatchback. Yes, Proton has already facelifted its MPV once – the […]
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Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on ASEAN car project, Proton expected to be involved – Najib
Thought the so-called Asian/ASEAN car project had slipped away into the sunset? Apparently not, as according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, the auto industries of Malaysia and Indonesia will soon work together to […]
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GALLERY: Proton Iriz vs Perodua Myvi – take your pick
Just as soon as it was clear that the Proton P2-30A (now the Iriz) was turning out to be a tall B-segment hatchback, comparisons to the Perodua Myvi were unavoidable. Then the prices were announced […]
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Direct injection and turbo direct injection among the Petronas engine technologies acquired by Proton
You may recall that in 2012, Proton acquired all of Petronas’ engine technologies and the associated patents at a cost of RM63 million, with the deal comprising seven engine technologies and 117 technology patents. Well, Proton […]
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DRIVEN: Proton Iriz 1.3 MT and 1.6 CVT full review
Reviews of new Proton models within the last half-decade or so typically revolve around the ideas of “best effort to date”, “turn-around car for the company”, “make or break” and “this is a car it […]
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GALLERY: New Proton Iriz – spec-by-spec comparison
We’ve just returned from testing the Proton Iriz in Penang, and our usual comprehensive review will be available soon. In the meantime, we have prepared an in-depth spec-by-spec comparison of the four different trim levels on […]
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Proton Iriz instrument panel reveals future additions
There’s more to come for the new Proton Iriz, it seems. A closer look at the new B-segment hatchback’s rather small instrument cluster (pictured below) reveals a number of new features that may be introduced […]
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Proton Iriz – foreign engine being considered is diesel
You may recall that during the launch event of the Proton Iriz last month, Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad revealed that although the hatchback’s new VVT engines meet Euro 4 emissions regulations, the company […]
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Proton Iriz to spawn a sportier 200+ km/h variant?
Much has been said about the new Proton Iriz’s speedometer which, rather optimistically, reads all the way up to 240 km/h. This seems rather overkill, especially when its most potent form (the Iriz 1.6 MT) […]
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Proton Iriz fuel economy tested – 14.5 km/l for 1.3 MT
The paultan.org team is now in Penang to test out the new Proton Iriz. While we haven’t had enough time behind the wheel to deliver a thorough verdict yet (that will come soon enough), we […]
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Proton Edar announces new management members
Left to right; Andreas Prinz, Daniel Tan Soo Liang, Norzahid bin Mohd Zahudi Proton Holdings has announced the appointment of new management members in the company as well as in Proton Edar (PESB). Andreas Prinz […]
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Proton EV arriving 2017, priced under RM100k – MAI
Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) CEO Madani Sahari has said that Malaysia will produce not one, but two electric vehicles by 2017 – with one of them likely to come from Proton – according to the News […]
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Proton upgrades Sungai Petani outlet to 4S, brand’s service centres to now open seven days a week
Proton recently officiated the opening of its service outlet in Sungai Petani. Operated by Mercu Usaha Mesra Corporation (MUMC), a Proton dealer since 2005, the Kedah facility has grown from a 1S shop lot to […]