if the car is unlocked, just pull a handle located below the trunk chrome bar, like 1st gen myvi.

i still dont understand why proton insists on placing the signals on the left and the wipers on the right

we are a right hand drive country so most of the time left hand is on the gear

Guess what, no point really if its on your left or right since most malaysian do not know how to use it, better not to put it at all to save cost, just 1 single button is enough, the hazard light switch which is important to use when its heavy pouring rain (another wrong thing malaysian love to do)...sad but it is true~

Can't wait for reviews

The SA told me is bcos tuned by Lotus, so the signals is on the left...dun know how true is that...

After test drive the premium Persona...thinking of booking for the executive variant...

how is this new persona vs preve?

driving manual?

I think the sa just say what he thought was right on that one Why don't go for another test drive? Maybe it'll help you decide

Yup, and if I'm not mistaken most cars that I've driven have turn signals on the right

Test drive another variant? I asked...they dun have executive variant for test drive...

So u find that the persona is not up to the price tag?

i mean if you feel like one test drive isnt enough.

i feel the price is actually quite nice considering the closest b segment car is the more expensive standard almera which lacks features and safety equipments

Ok...might find another outlet to test again...or see the user here reviews after they got their car

i asked this question last time while i test drive the Iriz. SA said Proton follow Europe style and plan to export these car model to Europe in the future.

You'll get used to it after 2 days of usage

It's for conti feeling kot.

not bad. went yesterday. space is good.
seats are comfortable. planning to replace aging waja.
at 61k full spec, i cant demand so much anymore.
even city at full spec, some of its feature cant compare thou.

im at PJ , after lunch should be ok .
pm me your contact number i call you on tomorrow morning

Anyone here received their car already?

Just saw this car in mydin mall at my hometown.

Imo, looks better in person & loving those tailights

why review slow leh. been itching to read more reviews from new buyers or anybody who already test drive

Test driven it on 3-4km stretch, quite long compared to others but short for giving a thorough impression. Just my tots:
1. Engine perf: throttle response is ok. Car a bit slow during take off, but surprisingly brisk after that. In a rather leisurely sprint, 20 to 50kmh is achieved with super ease. CVT is smoother & lot more responsive than iriz.
2. NVH: Unless u put your meticulous aural attention to it, engine noise is barely audible at 50-80kmh. At slower city speeds, the engine rumble is bit heard but acceptable. The usual campro "boom" sound is suppressed, and it feels pleasant. Didnt got the chance to drive at highway speeds tho. Old persona sounded terrible at 70dB at speed limit, and i hope this new one score less than 63dB (jepunis B segment standards). For window/door sound insulation (motorcycle noise passing by), it still not as good as preve/suprima which are actually a segment higher. But in terms of engine noise & cvt whine supression, this persona wins over preve & suprima.

3. Steering: EPS makes it easier to drive in the city. Feels light but its responsive on fast corners. But sometimes miss the super pinpoint accuracy & lightning fast feedback of the old persona hydraulic steering.

4. Handling: Body roll is minimal & car is in good control when making sudden fast lane change. Typical of Proton's lotus handling legacy.

5. Interior quality: Plastics parts are all good EXCEPT for the aircon knobs. It rattles & wobbles when twisted, feels not smooth & lacks tactility (same with Iriz). The older Persona feels a lot better in this area. Azlan Othman (chief designer), please take note. Try to twist aircon knob from a mazda2 & u will know what it meant to be tactile.

Overall, i think its miles ahead from the previous gen2 based persona. The greatest improvements made are NVH & acceleration. A pleasant drive for average drivers like me. (Owned almera & old persona). But i do wish for a better comfort tuned suspension like jepunis, dont mind sacrificing the handling a bit.

This post has been edited by normal_user: Aug 31 2016, 09:11 AM