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.

Received the car 2nd Sept. Book 1st 1K service on 11th Sept. at COSE
Bought premium edition except the optional sport skirting which affected the order duration.
Come wiith umbrella, steering lock , TNG and full tank fuel and YES for 1 year 2gb permonth. And free service 60K or 3 years. Warranty come 5.
Each feature are working.
1.HA, doest throw the car back while on slope.
2. Keyless. No issue. even if you go to the back of the car. It beep since unable to detect the transponder key.
3. Follow me home light. If you UNLOCK the car. Break light and front light will bright. While locking the car. the follow me dont work except press lock for second time.
4. Side mirror wind in. Park car and it auto windup.
5. ESC. ( try on sandy road at the parking lock. The backed tyre kick start breaking and the steering adjust itself to compensate the swing. ) still scary.  So good luck making it drift.
6. ABS. working but bit noisy. like hammering the break pad. tested it this morning while raining and going down the hill. At bukit permai. and it is controllable .
7.Touch screen. GPS working but not as details as Garmin Nuvi. Radio OK. internet is working.
8. engine. Car still running in ( wait after 1K service this coming Sunday) Max speed is 80kmj.
9. Reverse camera. Clear day or night. Able to park car with 2 inche clearance at the back. Front sensor parking is working. But not those able to budget the clerance. Wont used this much. You know when it's near.
10. Power windows safety worked for accidently put your finger at the glass .tested last night after the tinted is not allowing winding up power window for 4 days.
11. Centrelize locking button at below the touch screen panel. Suitable for those with kids.
12. key less. 2 setting. suitable for women driver. Setting it with pressing both lock and unlock keyless. So 1st unlock for driver door and second unlock for the rest of the door.
13. Leather seats in comfortable for long driving. Longest drive are from Pandan to KLIA 2. Even driving less 80km/j. (car running in)
14. Get the floor carpet change. used the water resistant and sand contain. Carpet just dont fir when you keep stepping on grass or gravel.
15. Autolight is good. it adjust based on the light. And front light can tilt up or down as long you dont cause other driver angry
Personal view of the car. Front and back look good. Even looked better after removing the emblem Persona and VVT. It look more slick and bold.(everyone know it's Persona and the emblem does not fit the purpose)(for me)
Quiteness..driving 80kmj is good enough. waiting until finnish the running in. will try 110 to 120kmj.
CVT.- wait till the running in is over

overall. The car weight feel solid. Probably heavy. Since i'm living at Bukit permai, experience hill climbing everyday. Doesn't feel underpower. Price wise.. it's does provide necessary safety feature with 6 airbag and ESC., brake assist and ABS. Not sure got EBD.
Migrated from Myvi 1.3 (A) 2014 does feel different especially making cornering. Persona more stable even the high clearance.
Petrol. Well my company provide Shell card so i'm pumping RON 97 without calculate the milage. Metering are showing 8.4L per 100km. not sure economy.

I do test drive Bezza. Not doing comparison but I wont regret, as Persona is a clear cut . For city (sister driving 2016 Jan) of course feel much better than Persona. But 30K different will justified me to spend on other thing like home electrical and etc.

Well said, I have to conclude this. Do test drive and feel the comfort. depends on your budget and practically of the car. I needed bigger bonnet so i could fit in 2 folding bike without any issue. Having 2 kids is sufficient on persona but more Ertiga might do better. If you need fast car. Persona are not meant for race but safety taken in place when you have children which prefer comfort.

I will end this personal view. And thank you for reading.