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Proton Persona III 1.6 (109 Hp) CVT
Overall Rating
Proton Persona:
The Proton Persona is a series of compact and subcompact cars produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton.
The first generation Proton Persona refers to the export name given to the Proton Wira. The first use of the 'Proton Persona' nameplate dates back to November 1993 in the British market. The original Persona was later joined by the 3-door Persona Compact, and 2-door Persona Coupé.
The second generation Proton Persona launched in August 2007. The CM series is the first Proton model to use the 'Persona' nameplate in its home market. It is based on an extended Proton GEN•2 platform, and was sold as a saloon complement to the GEN•2 hatchback. The CM Persona replaced the Proton Wira saloon in Malaysia and the C90 Persona in its export markets....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Proton Persona (III). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1192 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Proton Persona III was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it achieved a 5-star rating in the ASEAN NCAP safety assessment in 2016, demonstrating strong safety performance for its regional market.
1.6 (109 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.6L VVT engine provides sufficient power for daily driving, though the CVT can make acceleration feel less immediate and noisy under hard throttle, especially during spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
Combined fuel consumption of 6.1 l/100 km is reasonable for its class, offering decent efficiency for urban and highway use, though not class-leading.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent value for money in its segment
- • Spacious interior and large 510L boot capacity
- • Decent fuel economy, especially with the manual transmission
- • Proven and generally reliable 1.6L VVT engine
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
Cons:
- • CVT can be unrefined and noisy under hard acceleration
- • Interior material quality is basic compared to rivals
- • Limited advanced safety features (e.g., ADAS)
- • Overall refinement not on par with Japanese competitors
- • Lower resale value compared to segment leaders
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Coupe: 1997 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Proton |
| Model: | Persona |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (109 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 109 Hp @ 5750 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1597 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC-VVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.05 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1175-1210 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 510 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4387 mm mm [167mm more] |
| Width: | 1722 mm mm [32mm more] |
| Height: | 1554 mm mm [194mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2555 mm mm [115mm more] |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.0 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 185/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.0J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | independent torsion suspension |
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