Proton has released the first official images of the
Iriz facelift. Set to be launched later this
year, the Iriz is the first model in the national carmaker’s current model
range to be given a facelift since the collaboration with Geely began. The
company says that the exterior restyling is aimed at portraying connectivity
with a sporty look.
Fresh bits include new slim headlights that flow
through to integrate with the grille garnish, styled along the lines of the
‘ethereal bow’ that made its debut on the X70 SUV. The radiator grille,
meanwhile, features the infinite weave pattern, topped by a trademark Proton
logo. There’s also a new front bumper, which features a new lower radiator
grille design and LED daytime running lights.
At the rear, the Proton Iriz gets the new corporate
identity feature, with ‘Proton’ lettering being spelled out on the tailgate
garnish in place of the logo used previously. The taillights are also enlarged
here to tie in with this new revision. These changes present a wider-looking
rear, an impression reinforced by the new rear bumper. Vertical garnish inserts
framing a new bumper stripe are also to be found.
The number plate is now positioned further down as
well, and the faux F1-style brake light from before has been omitted.
Elsewhere, the car gets a shark fin antenna, black-painted roof, new model
script, and new rotor blade design alloy wheels to complete the exterior
rework.
Inside, the refresh adds on a colour touchscreen
infotainment system, developed by Proton and Chinese company eCarX – the same
one that built the Geely Smart Ecosystem (GKUI) unit on the X70. The system
offers connectivity options as well as voice command functions. There’s also a
new gear knob reminiscent of the one in the X70.
Zooming into the instrument cluster, you’ll also
spot new graphics for the analogue gauges, while the centre multi-info display
is now a full-colour unit. The company says that more details will come about
closer to the car’s official reveal.
