2022 Proton Iriz and Persona facelift full review - RM40k to RM55k

If you have a budget for a car between RM40k to RM60k, you should definitely consider these two cars. Here's why.
More on Iriz: bit.ly/2022-Proton-Iriz
More on Persona: bit.ly/2022-Proton-Persona

[@clumstoms7566]

there is no denying that Proton uses a red finishing on the iriz active interior much better compare with Perodua did on myvi advance hahaha

[@pijesz]

The red on myvi looks cheap

[@amynurjasni4762]

Absolutely,, the red seats in myvi advance looks like aftermarket leather cover seat.

[@lobsterparity7514]

Perodua slapped that red on myvi

[@impaler7667]

Mcm designer intern ja yg design interior color utk myvi facelift tu 👀

[@ann0ynim0us]

@@amynurjasni4762 the designer responsible for the '22 AV should be sacked immediately.

[@powerfultoa7]

The Proton's ride and handling feels like a more expensive car. I directly compared it with a 2018 Myvi and it just feels so much more planted and confident in taking corners. If Proton can keep the handling DNA and bring the next car up to the level of features the Myvi has, that will be good for the brand.

[@brostugen]

Well for me, the cellphone tray is very minor issue, doesn't matter to me it's not padded, or no room for charging cable, the car is pretty solid, very good chassis, superb road holding, luxurious comfort, it really is a fun car to drive. The CVT itself is a huge improvement over the initial version. The sound insulation has also improved. The additional active safety features (AEB, lane watch, blind spot monitoring) is good to have, but it's not the ultimate necessity for a car, what's most important is driving safety awareness, controlling emotion on the road, good attitude, good behaviour, no ill feeling, that's the most important thing, accidents will happen despite millions of safety gadgets if drivers are still self-centered and careless on the road.

[@psycho_dictator]

Mind if I ask, what's AEB? I'm a bit old school

[@maheshwharmurugesan564]

@@psycho_dictator autonomous emergency braking

[@khirabusyafiq]

Bought proton because of its ride and handling. And I got to admit, it struggles on the straight road but shine on the bends. 🙋‍♂️

[@olivialujimin8940]

What u mean ? Sorry asking

[@revinresh4752]

Yes, u have to force

[@carsten9168]

This is a very good review by Hafiz on the Persona and Iriz models of the various sectors of its styling, engine performance, gearbox, comfort, tyres and safety features. Good work !

[@jeffrey2271]

Kudos to the upgraded interior. Agreed that LED should go with all variant. Hope Proton watched and do something. Thanks Hafiz for the review. Proton does have the driver's confidence and fun driving than Perodua ☺️

[@abduliswarndy9151]

Proton didnt see the new myvi coming arent they? I dig the look on this Iriz especially the interior, but after watching this video I realize maybe I over expecting the Iriz. I didnt like the myvi but they really set the new standard this time around. The first time I saw the new face of the myvi reminds me of the face of the Aruz (The face of someone who about to sneeze) but from some angle it look pretty modern. Plus perodua has put a lot of money redeveloping this Myvi. Im pretty sure they feeling some pressure from proton with the launch of X50, Iriz active. Whatever it is, kudos to both proton and perodua. You have made us proud as a Malaysian.

[@adkan1995]

why is it that when you guys talk about safety the passive safety systems like HPF is never mentioned for the Protons. Active safety systems gets all the mentions but those are just accident prevention tools, when you actually get into an actual accident that active safety systems cant avoid (and its usually those high speed ones) you'd want good passive safety and Proton has that.

[@hafizulskys]

Agree with you. Passive safety are more better because it doesnt involve with system.

[@andrewkhoo2937]

Proton implement HPF in their cars since Preve era if not wrong. At the time it was head and shoulders above even some well known imported models in safety aspect, not to mention Perduo. However, looking at latest Aseanncap results, Myvi performed at least on par if not better than Iriz/ Persona. But there also seem no mention of HPF in Myvi too, so can anyone please enlighten how Myvi achieve such good ratings, if no HPF is used at all?

[@syedadamsyednajib9191]

true 👍🏻 agree not a lot of reviewers mention that Proton focuses on the “Passive Safety Features” (after accidents). Tbh, it kinda makes me sad because they sort of making that Proton is not a good brand, only focus on looks than safety. Truth is they do focus on safety, it’s just passive safety features.

[@JustAnAverageDude-mo4sz]

Years later Daihatsu involved in safety scandal. Tin kosong cars in Malaysia are affected. Perodua cheated ncap tests

[@chialingchew1857]

Constructive criticism is always good, though may not go down well with everyone. Besides, I think I have seen proton-hating reviewer before, so I can tell the difference.

[@afieqmustaqim3366]

I would personally painted the black cladding on the iriz and lower it with aftermarket rims to give it a more wide body stance

[@joshuadoliveiro]

I think more mature consumers might realize not everyone needs AEB. still think the Protons have a better safety package with their HPF construction. Also the ride and handling, seat comfort, driving position and so on make it a nicer driver's car with character.

[@eggventuretechnology5173]

Good detsils honest review! Good job keep it up

[@luqmanamir8702]

Despite the lack of AEB, I still feel like the strong frame that the Persona & Iriz have makes it a safer car. Honestly speaking, after using the x70 with all its safety features, i find it to be more distracting and in a way making me a less attentive driver. Perhaps I’m the kind of guy who likes a more mechanical interaction with a car.

[@TSChee-tn5qc]

The reason Iriz still drives better than the 2022 Myvi is because the Myvi still uses the variant of the chassis of the 2005 Myvi. Perodua has no capability to engineer any new chassis on their own, they have to take whatever chassis available to them donated by Daihatsu or Toyota. Other than a more stable high speed drive, the 2022 Myvi still crash over bumps like the first Myvi did back in 2005 (is the same chassis anyway). The Axia actually has a much sorted chassis compared to the Myvi.

[@yuvaneshvarshriram602]

Thanks a lot bossss ... It's really great to see about persona

[@zaim4269]

the car behind "cucuk" so close that Hafiz had to see the rear view mirror at 17:30 haha

[@alvinsonlampunanakphilip5613]

I hope you can do video of a review or walk around for your Iriz 1.3 Manual tho 😄

[@CheahMichael]

Funnily enough, Preve has a good door design, LED stop lamp and etc. They just seems to went backward on Iriz and Persona.

[@ahirulahirudin]

It's amazing how despite being a 2014 car with improvements here & there, it still drives better than the newer Myvi's. However, they really need to ditch that old punch cvt, really ruins the otherwise great car. Pakai 4AT pun better 😂. Ps: that centre console reflection looks really annoying. Let's hope there's an aftermarket screen protector of sort that can reduce the glare.

[@luqmanhakimi910]

I'd still prefer CVTs for efficient power delivery but maybe different type of them. Not the Punch unit. If torque converter auto maybe more than 4 speed might be ok.

[@danishazman6222]

To be honest, I prefer the CVT for in-town driving. Sure, sometimes it's a bit jerky when the clutch disengages but it's not every time but what I like is after the clutch disengages, there's no shift shock when you gradually accelerate (I'm comparing this to the 4AT on the Saga BLM & the old Honda 5ATs since I'm used to drive both). I think if Proton switch to a different vendor for their CVTs would be a good move, especially if they could use the D-CVT (which is not likely to happen) from the Perodua Ative bcoz manual mode FTW

[@Stephen90s]

Iriz already has bad fuel consumption. CVT helps to improve the fuel efficiency because it has better power delivery. Instead of going to the AT proton needs to focus on continuously refining the car and adding more features to bring it to Myvi's level. Pros and cons in the Iris vs Myvi

[@yuvaneshvarshriram602]

Can you get a comparison of Myvi 2022 vs Persona 2022 since they are same price And a battle between hatchback And sedan

[@syamim_7]

i think there's a problem with the audio quality, seems the high freq is a lil bit distorted?

[@rizmasofea1]

imagine limited edition iriz with 1.5l mpi turbo with dct gearbox. 😍

[@benlkh92]

I went for a test drive on the Persona Premium 2022. I enquired is there any issue with this car. SA mentioned the 40:60 opening compartment some have issues (noisy sound due to loose hook or something) which need to be adjust during servicing. Not all but some cars have this issue. And also proton have removed black roofing from the Persona premium which is a huge bummer for me. Still waiting for my car . 5th month now. :(

[@TheGaneshbohr]

Hi Mr Hafriz, I am Ganesh, I have made my mind to order a persona, however the standard version of it. I would like to know is there a difference in terms of NVH between the variations of Persona? Just to know. Thank you.

[@zulhelmi1996]

The proton qc might overlook on the reflective screen which can reflect passenger chest area... Or are they😏

[@chavezchavo]

Finally. An honest review of the Persona and the Iriz. There has been too many reviews that only praises these cars but hardly anyone of them would like to talk about their weaknesses and compare them to the obvious close rivals Perodua.

[@himy96]

Perodua offers stable fuel consumption and reliability...myvi is hotcake since they also offer the good looks..these 2 protons might lack both but offers so much more in everything else

[@perjalananmasihjauh]

Having proton stick to the cvt and perodua following this trend shows how far ahead proton was. But the only obstacles that proton face is the Malaysian mindset of not educating themselves before making decisions or purchasings. They all follow the people around them or the media told them what to do. Weak

[@amirazmiazman6042]

What happend to your persona front left tyre? Spare tyre isnt it?

[@thesturlite5307]

"too much red" wait until you see myvi 2022 interior lol lmao

[@llj756]

Perodua handling not good

[@oonminloong9929]

Waiting for Iriz 1.6Turbo version😉

[@user-eu2nz1oz8r]

Why the screen is blurred under the hot weather in Malaysia? Why can't Proton can not support CarPlay?

[@edmundchin7184]

Wow this proton so beautiful looks sporty!.....in 2019. Sad what did proton do in 2014-2021 center console, led headlight ?

[@yuvaneshvarshriram602]

This is more of a iriz... Can we get something only for persona 2022

[@linthuan]

how about when its heavy rain, is it very noisy?

[@nabillarif]

19:48 , are you driving on a space saver wheel ??!

[@meiwentan1112]

how much it the price of proton persona?

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

Nice review mr.shah ....agreed proton persona is a nice elegabt all rounder package...would be great if you could do a comparison video between the persona and the new myvi....as the new myvi has stepped up its game very much..

[@davidsiang4423]

I just have a question to proton, how much longer the buyer need to wait for proton persona premium spec. Executive and standard spec easily to get car why only premium spec so hard to get the new car 😓

[@luqmanhamdan7621]

I read somewhere it's due to chip shortage issue that many car manufacturers around the world are suffering from it as well.

[@mahindrasanmugam2329]

Paul Tan: How much dolly zoom shot do you want ? BHP: YES.

[@fathi1427]

When will paultan review new Peugeot 3008 facelift?

[@rafaeldwelldossantos797]

Minat betul sport rim iriz ni.. masuk saga 2021 bleh ke? Haha

[@lorenzoo213]

proton they are still with those 'kroni' parts supplier ? =)

[@jiaqqlim1693]

Hope proton come with new engine....and improve the nvh....

[@kenneth0608]

I already chose the new Myvi.

[@owenkoay83]

Reading light in the Saga? Its iriz right?

[@danfird]

I do think the cruise at 100 kph is better than the 2019 one (2800 rpm vs 3000 rpm)

[@muhammadnaguibph.d6708]

Please...where is the hybrid persona?

[@I_Am_Talos]

No cupholders and armrestxat the rear seats? Hmm :/

[@ckwaiutube]

that's disturbing seen the center console move when contact with leg that's really make customer doubt the quality.

[@psycho_dictator]

I definitely won't fill my car with bhp. It makes my vehicle lagging. I've tried it once, and that will be the first and last time...everybody has their own thoughts and preferences, they're not wrong for what they chose. For me perodua is just over the top when you look at it's actual products (car) compared to how they make you think that they're the best in their commercials and promotions

[@syamim_7]

an excellent review as always from hafriz 💯💯

[@azizimuhammad7461]

Seriuslah dh 5jam xde org komen

[@chaujb]

Still think that a stepped CVT defies the intention of a CVT

[@nikhakimie4175]

Proton also must upgrade the engine too, not very efficient too me

[@thebossstudio4518]

I'm going to sign bank agreement for persona premium mc2 this Friday but the agent said will get the car next year only hmm

[@MrAmex123]

Definitely bro. People who signed since august didnt get their premium persona yet haha. Poor persona, promote their car while having production issue. Stupid

[@thebossstudio4518]

@@MrAmex123 yea betul3... Tak sabarrrr😭 persona premium mc3 comel sgt , gemuk2 nak gigit 🤣

[@PHC24]

as usual from proton, 2014 till 2021, still same power train and chassis. haix.

[@mohamadhaziqmahazir6854]

Nak tanya, saya ada Saga Facelift Premium tahun 2019. Baru pakai 2 tahun, nak trade in Persona Premium 2022 ni boleh ke? Reason nk tukar sbb Persona luas blkg, dan perlu enjin 1.6. Dan boleh ke no plate Saga saya dibawa ke Persona baru? Anyone ada info caranya camna, steps, loan, bank semua tu? Gaji 3k sebulan. Tq

[@muhammadsafwan6065]

kena topup banyak tu tuan kalau loan tenure 7-9 tahun

[@mohdhilman2055]

The difference between Proton with the other cars is only about the car weight are almost 1.2 tan .They should make a lighter car like the other brands so the car will be more responsive and fuel efficient. Other than that, they really need to provide more modern safety features like Perodua did such as blind spot monitor and others. Anyway, Good job proton and keep improving

[@bojekG]

Agree but if they can, they would already have done it by now. Just saying.

[@anonymed7898]

hpf is always make solid body car.. if need fuel efficient the engine need to change also..always the value will sky rocket

[@halfease96]

More weight, more stabilized.

[@olivialujimin8940]

Which part is blind spot safety..can explain here? I wanna know also cuz I'm buying persona

[@aminuddinmuhd1490]

@@bojekG they cant even fit the back seat of persona with a proper headrest since 2014

[@aafq-dh2ob]

Both model under consideration. Are proton going to replace both engine with turbo charge? Any info?

[@halfease96]

Hope so

[@Jeremyevo90]

Yes they are but I think around 2026

[@JustAnAverageDude-mo4sz]

Turbo are not fuel saving

[@isfendy1]

Mantap..

[@yuvaneshvarshriram602]

Hi, I'm a first time car buyer and I'm 22! Should I opt for persona 2022 or Myvi 2022?? My daily Travel is going to be from semenyih to KL

[@halfease96]

Persona would be the great choice

[@Headhunterzify]

Yaasss!

[@ranceng6560]

Significantly improvement is center armrest. Myvi eat dust la.

[@Danielfu0521]

Proton with armrest suitable for single guy like you where your hand got no where to put but on the armrest , because myvi user busy putting their hand on their girlfriend’s thigh or holding hands. #justsaying

[@silverelgrandlow6298]

As ironic as the Goodyears are "decent" for performance, they are never, ever refined. They have always been noisy and hard-riding. On the Myvi it gets so much louder later in ownership. However, a lot of reviews miss the point when it comes to Passive safety. These are things that the eyes can't see. To be honest the current trend of electronic safety nannies have created such terrible drivers never before seen in years of Malaysians driving. So maybe an intervention is definitely needed here in terms of the over-reliance of Active safety assists.

[@ausP0WER]

Baik beli PROTON 👍

[@alphachannel9613]

New myvi more tapau this one 😜

[@jackng1131]

To be honest at first the new centre console look good from the photo but it doesn't when the console move with leg and the rear still look ugly. Compare new myvi Pros: handling, hpf, price Cons: resell value, aeb, after sales I think people will still choose myvi to be honest

[@adamafifrowigmailcom]

i'd take the persona!!!

[@Weiwan98]

Myvi 2022 for the win!!!

[@barcodeuncode]

I like proton better than produa.

[@user-pe2cj4kn2y]

👍

[@zulfadzley]

17:14

[@aregeegee2723]

Persona look classy it self compare to iriz hurmm

[@peanutjin7962]

not impressed by the cars...but more by your clear and precise presentation...good job!

[@yazminyusof6812]

To much red...hm wait n see new myvi av 2022😵

[@bagero88]

7:56 tf was that? that's totally unacceptable!!!

[@abduliswarndy9151]

I saw toyota camry review video also like this. Centre console kind of wobbly.

[@Kuala_Lumpur]

It’s because of the side impact rating! Some carmakers had to make the centre console not rigid otherwise they will receive less score on safety rating.

[@widescene]

0:18 2022 perodua iriz and persona 🤣🤣🤣

[@somebodyoncetoldme6557]

Ah yes, iriz with it's sports bra

[@limsam186]

Time to change new models instead keep facelift

[@ssssmile3231]

Don't like the iris tail , look so outdated

[@0nizukaS]

Still cannot go lah with the signal stick being on the left side. The older protons had them properly on the right and then they went and changed it. Also how is the iriz supposed to challenge the new facelift myvi with all its advanced features? Just with looks, arbitrary driving experience and a slightly cheaper pricetag?

[@adrianwong23]

I remember reading somewhere that the reason for that is because Proton needed to follow ISO standard which UK is using so that they can export there back then, instead of JIS (Japan) standard.

[@halfease96]

Why bother bout where the signal located?

[@honeyland26]

all euro cars have them on the left side too .

[@badman5356]

Myvi : Let me introduce myself

[@truthurts704]

🤮

[@rafaelcepeda9451]

Why are you wearing a mask outside

[@impaler7667]

7:56 lmao

[@zulfadzley]

No AEB on 2021, people choose new Myvi

[@alphaschneider2468]

Why face-lift.. Every year face-lift.. Lazy.. Just body kit.. How about suspension performance, fuel efficient? New tech..

[@faizahmad5800]

Sape nak beli siak keter perabis stok,hantar sc sume xnak amik port..haha

[@lier74]

1 own a 2016 new IRIZ and 4 other new protons before ( Iswara, Wira, Waja, & Saga )....The only thing I can say is please read all the reviews in ALL the forums before going for proton brand. After IRIZ, for me no more PROTON ever !!!

[@derrickg91]

What happen ? Can share?

[@idham6509]

🤔

[@allstar9784]

Proton is no idea already what to upgrade. All is the same. Recycle

[@rider52a]

Centre console moves 🤣lmao

[@brostugen]

Actually I believe that feature is purposely designed to cushion the knee upon impact from side collision/crash, because the same 2021 Toyota Camry also moves. The high center console needs to be flexible, because it came into contact with our knee, the early Iriz with low center console is rigid though.

[@abduliswarndy9151]

I saw toyota camry (the latest gen) review video also like this bro. Kinda suprising too

[@sumi227]

Proton only need to do one thing.. ONE THING.. which is reliability 😒 such a waste of money. Performance top notch, quality down the drain

[@shaharikatib9019]

Face2 aje ...belakang x nak jaga...out

[@ProzNesz1]

Proton memang potong, how can they even assemble a car with such a wobbly center console like that? Pity to all the Malaysians that cannot afford better cars than these junk thanks to our useless tax structures....they deserve better

[@ann0ynim0us]

7:35 total failure.

[@punithanshan_raj]

Totally useless for me, I bought Proton persona about few months bought the latest version, 1st I had gear box problem within 1month sent the car 3 times after settle that, now have new problem with the audio totally out,as in radio system n and for reverse audio all systems, after fixed 1 week ago and yesterday again same defect. Really pissed out..now I'm regretting buying this car,been giving me anxiety since I'm having all this problem.

[@roslie78]

bro can u describe what is the prob with ur persona gearbox?

[@happy_forever8]

Lack of safety features how to fight with Perodua? PROTON u might be still sleeping

[@theyoungmalays]

🚗This guys really biased with proton isnt. Yeah2 Myvi is the king.

[@syikinm4055]

yea, i did notice his review is quite biased especially when he said rear seat in persona is tighter than Axia?? seriouslyyy? 😅

[@motivation-hope-confidence5836]

@@syikinm4055 persona back seat is cramp

[@leechenkhuanlck]

Helo. I'm the first....

[@shamhoshino]

ugly comes at no extra cost