Unveiled officially at Proton Tanjung Malim Plant in Perak, the Iriz claims itself as the most affordable B-Segment Hothatch. It was unveiled by YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Chairman of PROTON, accompanied by its CEO Dato Abdul Harith Abdullah.
I didn't get to go to the launch or catch the live stream, but I did managed to lay my hands on one at a showroom nearby and get my insights on this beauty.
Well, the front of the Iriz is definitely a winner. Somehow reminds me of the Fiesta, but not so much either. Simple, not feminine or cheeky suiting for both males and females.
Opening the bonnet, I couldn't help but to notice the engine has good room to breath and not compressed in like most cars of the size. Giving me wicked ideas, like you know.....*cough*turbo*cough*charge.
Now the interior is something I looked forward to. After all the regular bashing Proton takes from critics on its plastic cheap interiors, be assured that the Iriz will definitely wow you on the part. Still plastic yes, what else would you expect for the price tag? But cheap it is not. The interior feel is pretty solid, a true comparison worthy with its B-Segment rivals.
The space in the car also seated 5 adults comfortably without having to squeeze our long legs.Then we decided get a bit more Malaysian and squeezed in one more.6 grown man, from 22-26 of age in one small vehicle seated comfortable enough for that drive back to Kampung. Few car of its segment can do that. As we sat there and talked about the car we noticed, the car didn't get lower.... it supported our weight comfortably. Just nice.
The technology, easy interior, and safety features sets this car way ahead of its obvious rival. You wouldn't get the amount this car is offering anywhere else, no shit. The car already boasts 5 star NCAP safety rating and VVT engine that promises better torque and power with fuel efficiency.
- Drive Comfort
- Keyless Entry with Push Start (1.6L Premium only)
- Rear View Camera (1.6L only)
- Touch Screen Infotainment (1.6L only)
- Electric Power Steering
- Auto-Fold Side Mirror (1.6L Premium only)
- 10 compartments
- 7 cupholders
- 3 USB Ports
- Safety Features:
- Traction Control System
- Brake Assist
- Hill-Hold Assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Impact Sensing Door Unlock (1.6L Premium only)
- Whiplash Protection
- 6 airbags (1.6L Premium only)
The 215l booth space is a lot bigger than most of the competitors. We managed to fit our colleague in it and let him take his nap comfortably, well only a while.
Now I know critics are going to go head over toes on the quality and dependability of Proton based on all the bad car models they've seen, but let's face it, they've been doing so much better recently and Iriz might be the game changer if given the room. For what I've seen, felt and understood, this is a car that I would really consider if I'm a first car buyer, probably with no regrets. There isn't a sense of disappointment at all, but then the drive of the vehicle is yet to be to known. If I were to get my hands one, I only can imagine getting a nice skirt, wider rims, painting it matte black with yellow stripes and supercharging it to make the meanest beast out of this beauty. Well, that's just me.
Proton Iriz 1.3L 2014
Displacement: 1332cc
Bore & Stroke: 76.0 x 73.4
Compression Ratio: 10
Maximum Power: 70kW @ 5 750 rpm
Maximum Torque: 120Nm @ 4 000 rpm
Transmission: 5MT/ CVT
Top Speed (estimated): 160-165 km/h
Proton Iriz 1.6L 2014
Displacement: 1597cc
Bore & Stroke: 76.0 x 88.0
Compression Ratio: 10
Maximum Power: 80kW @ 5 750 rpm
Maximum Torque: 150Nm @ 4 000 rpm
Transmission: 5MT/ CVT
Top Speed (estimated): 170-175 km/h
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Sorry for the tilted price list. Not sure why it turned up that way.
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