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Leaked: 2021 Proton Persona MC2 facelift looks much better with LED headlights, new interior

Sanjay · May 6, 2021 10:06 AM

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The Proton Persona (and Iriz too) will be receiving yet another update, having last been refreshed in 2019. This set of photos from Automachi allows us a sneak peek at the facelifted 2021 Persona.

Exterior - Persona looks much better

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Cosmetic changes are new 16-inch, dual-tone wheels (the current range only gets 15-inch units), and a redesigned front bumper.

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There's a set of nice LED headlights as well, but it remains to be seen if it's standard across the range. We can't really tell from these pictures, but keep those fingers crossed for improved tail lights too.

Interior - Reminds one of the X50

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The interior sees a complete departure from the current model. Chief among the changes are the swathes of brown leather, and a revised centre stack that has new air-cond controls that looks somewhat like the Proton X50's. This looks to be shared with the Iriz as well.

Sitting just above that are redesigned air-cond vents, and a floating-style touchscreen head unit. There's likely no Android Auto or Apple CarPlay support, but QD Link (phone mirroring) should still be there.

Beyond that, it looks like there's a new centre console, with added storage space. Oh and look, there's an armrest too!

Powertrain - CVT or 4AT?

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Current Persona shown.

The 1.6-litre, naturally-aspirated engine (109 PS/150 Nm) is expected to stay as-is. It's the transmission we're interested in, and so far, the source claims that test cars spied on the road are said to be still using the Punch CVT.

Regardless, further details will be made clear as the car inches towards launch. Stay tuned to WapCar.my!

Also read: Spied: 2021 Proton Iriz MC2 seen without camo, is that the Iriz Active?

 

Sanjay

Senior Writer

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.

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