Segment: Compact
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The Malaysian brand Proton replaced the aging Wira model in its home market with the Persona in 2007 and reshaped the company's future.
With the second generation of the Persona, Proton introduced the nameplate on its home market, which previously used the Wira name for the car. But, unlike its predecessor, the new model was no longer a badge-engineered Mitsubishi Lancer. Moreover, its longer wheelbase solved the problem of the rear passengers' legroom.
Proton hired Azlan Othman on the design team, and he shaped the Persona in a new-edge design style. Thus, the car's front got a pair of headlights bigger on the outer side, flanking a new, bolder grille. Moreover, the apron got a more aggressive stance thanks to the lower grille and the side scoops that hosted the foglamps. At the back, the carmaker chose a more affordable solution for the taillights, which were mounted exclusively on the quarter panels flanking the trunk's lid. Depending on the trim level, the Persona also received a set of light-alloy wheels, while the base version got a set of steelie wheels.
Inside, the carmaker offered the Persona with an option for cloth or part-leather upholstery. Even though the dashboard and the door cards were made from budget materials, they revealed Proton's struggle to keep up with the market's demands. Moreover, on the center stack, a Blaupunkt stereo showed the carmaker's concern for its customers. Last but not least, the car was available with modern amenities such as cruise control, and on the safety side, it offered a dual-airbag.
Under the hood, Proton installed a 1.6-liter gasoline engine. As an option, the carmaker offered an LPG version.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6 4AT (111 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 6500 RPM 111 HP @ 6500 RPM 109 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 148 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.3 in (4478 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/57.9 in (1,476/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2635 lbs (1195 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6 5MT (111 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 6500 RPM 111 HP @ 6500 RPM 109 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 148 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.3 in (4478 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/57.9 in (1,476/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579 lbs (1170 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |