2016
Proton Persona
Proton is currently
working on a sedan version of the Proton Iriz hatchback, which is speculated by
Paul Tan to be the next generation Proton Persona. Based on spyshots, the
website has posted renderings of the Iriz sedan.
The exterior features
longer headlights joined together by a broader chrome bar, redesigned fog light
housings that feature round foglamps, unlike the triangular units in the Iriz
hatchback. The rear-end gets a hockey stick c-pillar design, and vertical triangular
taillamps connected by a chrome bar. In the rendering, the rear looks to be
extended for a bigger boot.
The Iriz sedan is
likely to offer an engine and transmission lineup from the Iriz hatchback,
which include 1.3 litre and 1.6 litre VVT four-cylinder mills mated to either a
five-speed manual or a CVT. The smaller engine delivers 93.8 bhp and 120 Nm of
torque while the bigger unit makes 107.2 bhp and 150 Nm of torque.
Proton will have a new
range of sedans by the end of 2016, which will include the 2016 Proton Persona,
2016 Proton Preve, 2016 Proton Saga and the thoroughly facelifted Proton
Perdana.
Source : paultan.org
