2019 Proton Persona 1.6 Premium CVT User Reviews

-good ride and handling -paid Rm55k so cheap for B segment -12km per litre with mix highway and town driving -good size booth

- just one year and 3 months after buying the car, the driver side window failed and no warranty so must pay from my own pocket. This made me questions the long term quality of the car and proton in general. -Space is okay for 4 people but because the back headrest is fixed and very small if people above 5'6 sat at the back there is no head support and is uncomfortable for very long journey. Overall space is smaller than myvi.

1. Superb ride and handling with great stability at high speed 2. Comfy semi leather seats with great thigh and back support 3. Fluent and functional “Hi Proton” infotainment system 4. Great design language 5. After sales service is definitely improved

1. Minor QC issues 2. No adjustable headrest for rear seats 3. Loud road noise at high speed due to stock tires

Lots of riving fun

There are no rear AC vents

1. Smooth handling. I tried driving vios and city. So far, proton’s handling is the best. 2. Large trunk. I can fit many things in the trunk including my bicycle. 3. Modern design. I think this is the first modern design that Proton introduce to public. I was amazed when I saw the Fazura and zul ariffin ads driving persona. Memang mempersonakan! 4. The driver’s seat fit my body the best. So I don’t experience stiff neck for a long drive. 5. Of course affordable maintenance! The major service was just RM700! 6. The dashboard meter. I love the combination of analog and digital. It gives an urban feel when you drive the car. 7. Complete safety feature! Equipped with EBD, ABS, BA, Hill Hold Assist and Traction Control for all variants. Hill Hold Assist is a real deal here. You don't have to worry driving in a jam at Cameron highlands!

1. Small leg room. If you are large, you have to push your seat backwards and it will jeopardise the passengers at the back leg room. Major disappointment! 2. Small rim. Well the overall design of persona is amazing! But it became odd when you equipped it with small 15 inch rim. Major turn off. 3. Not so economically fuel save. My city use up to 7.1L/100KM or 14KM/1L. I think proton can do better in terms of fuel consumption to make it competitive with perodua. 4. The performance is not consistent. Sometimes when I hit the pedal it perfomed very well especially during morning and night. At times, it is underpowered especially when you drive it under hot scorching sun. Well, i think the weather temperature plays important roles in driving performance. 5. The rear door design. I find it difficult to exit the car if I seat at the back. Because my leg will stuck at the below side of the door mcm ada penghadang and it quite high. I have to angkat my kaki kalau nak keluar. Maybe sebab I gemuk mungkin? Hahaha 6. No arm rest. Like really? I think arm rest is very vital to ensure comfortable drive. I bought cheap OEM arm rest and fit perfectly my cik sona. But I have to sacrifice 1 of the cupholder la.

- Great value for money - Good safety features loaded - Pretty good driving dynamics - CVT transmission is smooth - Lots of space inside - Good-looking dashboard - The material used for interior quality is ok, touch feeling is nice - Noise can hardly be heard even at high speeds

- No rear A/C vents - Poor fuel consumption performance - Blind spot area is quite big