Proton Iriz

[4] The first official Iriz details from Proton came in the form of a naming contest called Nama Siapa Hebat?Proton began processing contest entries by August 2013, taking the necessary precautions to avoid trademark conflicts and language ambiguity in global markets.[6] On 22 August 2014, Proton Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Abdul Rashid Musa held a media briefing on the upcoming P2-30A.[1][7] The briefing detailed that two new engines will be offered, a 1.3-litre and a 1.6-litre, both of which incorporate variable valve timing (VVT) technology for more power and improved fuel-efficiency.[7] The new Proton will be able to travel from Bukit Kayu Hitam in the very north of the Malay Peninsula to Johor Bahru in the very south, a journey of around 800 kilometres (500 miles) in just a single tank of petrol.[10] Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, recently appointed chairman of Proton has stated that in a bid to move upmarket, the upcoming Iriz will cost more than expected, but nonetheless still cheaper than its rivals from the same segment.[21] The 2019 Iriz sees a new seat pattern for the Standard and Executive variants, and the air conditioning controls markings are now white only.The Standard variants feature a double din like-sized head unit with capacitive buttons that are not visible without illumination.Proton had announced plans to license a turbo diesel engine from a foreign manufacturer, to better compete in European markets.[27] All Iriz variants get Proton's VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) active safety net which consists of ESC, TCS, ABS, EBD, BA and HHA.[29] The critical sections of the Iriz's body structure incorporates Proton's RESS hot press forming (HPF) technology, which is five times stronger than normal cold rolled galvanized steel.[30][31][32] In the event of an accident, the Iriz's body control module automatically unlocks all doors to facilitate an emergency exit.
Interior of a Proton Iriz pre-facelift
2019 Proton Iriz Premium
Side profile of the 2022 Proton Iriz (1.6 Active variant).
View of the back of the Proton Iriz
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