In my opinion, lotus handling in proton is overrated.

Ppl has been talking bout how good proton cars handling is.

The fact is that, I own a 1st gen persona, drove it for 6 years.

lately I started driving vios 2nd gen, drove it at sub urban kampung roads, speed maintain bout 90-100km/h,

I do not feel that much of a difference between the handling of both.

It might be that I do corners at speed of 60-80kmh depends on the angulation of the corners, is it consider slow? Both car handles quite well for me.

In terms of pricing, a vios high spec is almost double the price of a persona,

The vios is a much refined car
-the engine is powerful and reliable
-transmission does not gv much problems too
-the interior is much refined compared to protons
-the steering feel is pretty good

In general, persona isnt that bad either, for almost half of the price of a vios. Its also reliable, it just lack that refinement,
-fuel hungry and less powerful campro but reliable
-4at is also a reliable transmission.
-IAFM will gv prob after driving 100-200k

I think on day to day driving, most cars will feel similar with softer sprung car feeling more superior as most city roads are bumpy and rough, having a  smoother ride makes you feel that you are more in control.

However, try driving up/down places like genting and Cameron that have sharp and continuous corners. That's when you can tell what car feels easier to control.

Gotta agree that IAFM is dogshit and campro is very rough. Most Protons have a very comfy yet firm ride but the noisy campro just ruins everything.

My own 1st gen persona is free of most creaks/rattles but the noise and vibration at higher speed /rpm from the engine is just terrible. Very quiet and comfy ride under 100kmh / 3krpm though, I would say it is even more comfortable than the latest myvi on rougher roads.

The 4AT is also smoother than stupid punch CVT for daily usage, no stupid clutch causing delays and jerks.