[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.
2019 Proton Iriz Premium
Side profile of the 2022 Proton Iriz (1.6 Active variant).