Detailed specs of 2021 Proton Iriz facelift (MC2) leaked ahead of launch
Sanjay · Jun 13, 2021 04:29 PM
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Earlier this month, we shared some leaked information about the upcoming 2021Proton Persona facelift (MC2). Now, here's a scoop on the imminent 2021Proton Iriz facelift, courtesy of leaked documents sighted by this publication.
No more manual, 2 colours from X50, LED headlights
Much like its sedan stablemate, the Iriz will also receive a redesigned front-end, courtesy of a new bumper and grille. We know that this also constitutes Proton's new roundel-type logo.
Curiously, it seems that the Standard variant's front parking sensors will also be removed.
Round the back, it's mentioned that the hatchback will receive tail lamps with new finishing, but apart from that the rear end largely looks the same.
Elsewhere, there's new 15- and 16-inch wheel designs across the Iriz range, but the two higher-up variants will also get 16-inch spare tyres.
And speaking of range, the Iriz line-up will soon be a short one: manual transmission variants will be culled, as will the 1.3 Executive (CVT).
This leaves the facelifted Iriz coming in just three variants: 1.3 Standard, 1.6 Executive, and the crossover-styled 1.6 Active.
Yes, there's LED headlights but they seem to be exclusive to the range-topping Iriz Active. Also bespoke to the Active variant are a set of roof rails.
Capping off the exterior changes are two new colours borrowed from the Proton X50, which are Citric Orange and Passion Red, although the latter is only available on the Active.
Like earlier spyshots reveal, the interior sees a holistic redesign, now coming with a digital air-conditioning/climate control unit with control knobs on either side.
Besides the new digital air-cond display, here are some new standard features:
2 USB ports at the centre console (total 6)
1 USB port for dashcam
New gear lever
New seat upholstery
Centre armrest
Tweaked instrument cluster
Non-woven headliner (replacing the current car's Tricot material)
Also, the Iriz facelift's rear-view mirror will no longer keep the transparent frame, going back to a more convenational-looking frame.
Meanwhile, the Executive and Active variants will get a new 8-inch floating-type touchscreen infotainment system (with voice commands), while the base Standard variant will keep its 7-inch touchscreen.
The Active variant also adds rear passenger seatbelt reminder, as well as sportier pedals and carpets.
Typical of facelifts, it seems that the 1.3-litre (95 PS / 120 Nm) and 1.6-litre (109 PS / 150 Nm) engines will remain unchanged.
The CVT, however, will be tweaked slightly, now offering 5 virtual speeds. A source close to the matter also mentioned that the Iriz will come with a drive mode selector, offering Eco and Sport mode.
Prices and launch date in Malaysia
Aside from the aforementioned, prices and availability are still rather hush-hush. For context, here's how the current Iriz range is priced:
With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.