proton punch cvt powertrain issue and solution

Those who were holding their breaths for the 2021 Proton Iriz and Proton Persona to get a 4-speed torque converter like the Saga, we've got news for you. The Hyundai-sourced 4-speeder might not see duty on the latest update to both models, the MC2 (Minor Change 2). According to our friends at Funtasticko, the Punch-sourced CVT transmission will likely soldier on in both models. However, there will be extensive recalibration of the transmission control unit (TCU). This will most likely improve th

Jason

Feb 2, 2021

The Proton Persona might be one of the most exciting-handling cars on a budget. No, I’m serious and this is coming from someone who has very mixed feelings on the Exora. The Persona might be one of those cars that would look great as a sleeper and it even comes with a manual, if you’re the sort who prefers a traditional, engaging drive at the expense of creature comforts. But enough reminiscing over the beauty (and sometimes left leg aching pain) of a manual, most people these days would rather

CY Foong

Sep 29, 2020

那些正期待着2021 Proton Iriz和Proton Persona能像Saga一样配备4速自排变速箱的人，我们有个消息要告诉你。这具Hyundai生产的4速自排变速箱，可能不会出现在这两款车的最新MC2改款车型（小改款2）上。 根据我们在Funtasticko的朋友所说，这两款车型可能都将继续沿用Punch生产的CVT变速箱。不过，这具变速箱的控制单元（TCU）将会进行大幅的调整。这很有可能会提高这两款车的变速箱响应性和驾驶性能。 在这两款车上市时（Iriz在2014年上市，Persona在2016年上市），它们在其它方面都很出色，唯独这具Punch CVT成为了两款车最大的缺点之一。这具变速箱很吵、很粗糙，驾起来很不舒服。 不过，2019年推出的MC1改款车型，确实有了一些改进。改款车型修复了一些小瑕疵，同时还换装了新的外观、新的多媒体系统，并对CVT变速箱重新进行了调校。车主们都认为，这次调整确实提升了变速箱的驾驶性能，但它仍然存在根本性的缺陷。 说了这么多，我们还是希望Proton的工程师能更进一步地完善这具变速箱的调校。这两款车型最近频频传出谍照，而MC2改款预计也将在

Rax

Feb 4, 2021

Now in its sixth year on sale, the Proton Iriz has received a number of updates over its lifecycle. The first update for the Proton Iriz came in 2017 when Proton improved the model’s noise, vibrations, and harshness (NVH) levels by reducing the number of engine mounts (from four to three), a revised exhaust set-up, and better noise insulation materials. Subsequently in 2019, Proton introduced a more comprehensive update for the Iriz, this time encompassing a redesigned exterior and updated inter

Eric

Sep 29, 2020

The benefits of CVT have been repeated many and many times over – simple design, better fuel efficiency, smooth gear shifts, and infinite gear ratios. So much so, that city cars by Nissan, Honda, and Toyota mainly use CVTs. Common fears regarding CVT are overheating CVTs and snapped CVT belts. But how much truth is there to these fears? 1. CVT Overheating CVT overheating is real. It damages the CVT fluid and consequently everything else. Overheating could also break the CVT belt. There are two c

Arif

Jan 23, 2021

When Proton launched the Iriz back in 2014, it received much fanfare as Proton developed and envisioned the Iriz to be a global model – it’s Global Small Car (GSC) codename was proof of that. But the Iriz fell short of its global aspirations – the car was only exported to Indonesia (how many units were sold?) and left-hand drive versions never materialized. Putting aside its global aspirations, the Iriz proved to be a decent alternative to the second-generation Perodua Myvi, as all variants of t

Eric

May 26, 2020

Kami baru saja menerima info bahawa Proton Iriz dan Persona 2021 dijangka masih mengekalkan transmisi CVT Punch. Ini bermakna hanya Proton Saga saja menggunakan transmisi 4 kelajuan automatik...buat masa sekarang. Adakah ini bermakna anda boleh lupakan saja niat untuk membeli Iriz ataupun Persona disebabkan betapa terkenalnya permasalahan yang ada pada transmisi CVT ini? Tidak juga. Menurut sumber dari rakan media Funtasticko, ini kerana Proton telah melakukan pelbagai penalaan semula pada trans

Zamil Syaheer

Feb 2, 2021

RM683.90 cheaper over 5 years/100,000 km Transmission fluid is less costly to replace Optimised service intervals Proton has put in extensive effort into marketing the benefits and rationale to switching from their punch-sourced Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) to a Hyundai-sourced 4-speed torque converter in the facelifted 2019 Proton Saga. Besides boasting stronger acceleration and improved drivability, there is also another (huge) benefit of switching to the 4AT – lower maintenance. Ove

Adrian Chia

Aug 29, 2019

Proton Persona ialah salah satu kereta keluarga yang seronok untuk dipandu. Dengan harga yang rendah, ia sesuai untuk pengguna yang tidak ingin berbelanja tinggi untuk menikmati pemanduan yang sedap. Ditambah pula dengan ruang but yang cukup luas, ia mampu menampung sejumlah muatan dalam satu masa yang sama. Untuk pengetahuan anda, Proton Persona telah menjadi salah satu kenderaan yang paling laris sejak ia dikemaskini pada tahun 2019. Namun begitu, tiada benda yang sempurna. Begitu juga dengan

Faisal

Oct 2, 2020

It's an appealing driver's car Significantly improved compared to the previous version But how does it compare to the Myvi? No one expected that when Perodua introduced the Perodua Myvi, it would be the default choice for young and old buyers alike. Since its introduction in 2005, more than 1 million units of the Perodua Myvi rolled off the production floors. Proton is extremely late to the five-door hatchback game – I highlight five-door specifically because the national carmaker had a three-do

Adrian Chia

Sep 13, 2019

With a flurry of spyshots seen in recent times, one of the cars we can await for next year is the 2021 Proton Iriz facelift. Let's take a look. There's a Proton Iriz spyshot? Oh yes. In fact there's been multiple - the picture above is one of the earlier ones. Since then, it was spotted a few more times around Malaysia, often in pairs with the 2021 Proton Persona facelift. As is textbook, facelifted cars come with visual updates - and the Iriz's hefty camoflagues hint at that. Not to forget, we

Sanjay

Nov 12, 2020

The third-generation Proton Saga was introduced back in 2016 and it received its mid-life update in August 2019. Perhaps the biggest improvement done to the Saga was the discontinuation of the Punch-sourced CVT-type automatic transmission, which has been replaced by a Hyundai-sourced four-speed torque converter automatic unit. Previously a B-segment model, Proton has since redesignated the Saga as an A-segment sedan to compete against the Perodua Bezza – the Saga’s primary rival. The Proton Saga

Eric

Dec 31, 2020

Carsome, an online used car trading platform, has announced a special partnership with CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB). The partnership will see a new inventory financing solution developed specifically to make acquiring second-hand cars by used car dealers easier and faster. The new solution is the first of its kind co-developed by a bank and a used car trading platform. It is expected to help drive inventory volume for dealers and subsequently increasing market demand within the used car industry. The

Jerrica

Jul 21, 2020

Antara kereta yang mantap untuk dipandu Peningkatan yang ketara berbanding sebelumnya Tetapi bagaimanakah ia berbanding dengan Myvi? Anda ingat tak ketika Perodua Myvi mula diperkenalkan di Malaysia? Tidak ada yang menyangka ia akan menjadi sebuah hatchback yang laku macam pisang goreng panas. Sejak diperkenalkan pada tahun 2005, lebih daripada 1 juta unit Myvi telah dihasilkan. Proton agak kelewatan dalam permainan hatchback lima pintu. Kami mengetengahkan lima pintu kerana Proton mempunyai mod

Faisal

Aug 22, 2020

It has been 5 years since Proton has discontinued sales of the Proton Inspira, but demand for the car has yet to wane and finding a good used unit is like looking for a needle in the haystack. But for RM 20,000, should you still get a used Proton Inspira or should you just opt for the Inspira’s donor car, the Mitsubishi Lancer instead? The Proton Inspira has always been an interesting product. It came years after Proton has proudly moved on from just rebadging Mitsubishi vehicles and started pro

Jerrica

Dec 17, 2020

Seperti yang kami laporkan sebelum ini, Proton bakal mengeluarkan kemas kini kedua untuk Proton Persona dan Proton Iriz. Duo ini telah dilihat di jalan raya dengan beberapa penyamaran kosmetik, termasuklah sedikit sisipan di bahagian interior Proton Persona 2021. Salah satu spekulasi yang sedang hangat diperkatakan ialah Proton mungkin akan menukar kotak transmisi CVT Punch ke 4 kelajuan automatik yang sama dengan Proton Saga. Ada yang menyokong tindakan Proton, dan ada juga yang tidak. Kenapa 4

Zamil Syaheer

Sep 25, 2020

Introduced 2 years ago, the Honda City Hybrid and Honda Jazz Hybrid are Honda Malaysia's answer to affordable, mass market hybrid models. Malaysia is the only country in the world to locally-assemble and sell the Honda Jazz Hybrid and Honda City Hybrid. Honda City Hybrid Specifications Engine: 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated, port injection, i-VTEC Power: 138 PS (combined system output) Torque: 170 Nm (combined system output) Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive Safety:

Jack

Aug 28, 2019

(2019 Proton Persona Specs & Price | Gallery) Mid-life updates are a common occurrence in the automotive scene – cars are updated a couple of years after its debut so that it can remain relevant to the market. The same can be said for the 2019 Proton Persona, as it was given a mid-life update earlier this year. Exterior – Revamped, but still far from being attractive Let's not beat around the bush – the Proton Persona is far from winning a beauty pageant contest. The proportions are just odd. Th

Eric

Dec 6, 2019

Another update is upon the Proton Persona and Proton Iriz. The two were spotted testing with camouflage, which suggests cosmetic updates, and we had a peek into the 2021 Proton Persona’s interior. Floating infotainment screen aside, one of the speculations is the change from CVT to a 4-speed automatic (4AT). This has sparked conversations amongst readers. Some are all for it, some against it. Why a 4-speed automatic and not 6-speed? Simply put, it’s cost. Using a never-before-seen transmission i

Shaun

Sep 24, 2020

Whether you like it or not, continuously variable transmissions (CVT) are here to stay, as these transmissions offer superior fuel efficiency, perfect for city driving, and are relatively cheap to build. But before we get started, let’s take a closer look at what makes a CVT, a CVT. What is a CVT? At its very heart (ok, it's called the inner housing of the transmission), a CVT-type automatic transmission houses several belts and pulleys in place of physical gears in regular torque converter auto

Eric

Jan 3, 2020

Looks like we could be getting the updated 2021 Proton Iriz and the Iriz Active a lot sooner according to a recent scoop. Production of the revamped B-segment hatchback has already commenced according to info shared by The Ajerul. Apart from that, there are also rumours that the updated Iriz will gain 2 new colours, Passion Red and Citric Orange. These colours are currently offered on the Proton X50. Hang on, the Iriz already comes in red, right? Well, the red colour offered in the outgoing Iriz

CY Foong

Dec 23, 2020

Even though the Movement Control Order (MCO) is in effect, Proton is wasting no time at all with development works for the upcoming 2021 Proton Iriz crossover version and 2021 Proton Persona. Both cars were spotted testing on the roads not far from the Proton Shah Alam Centre of Excellence. The photos were sent to The Ajerul by Muhamad Nur Affieq and Nadhirah Ahmad Najib. According to The Ajerul, 2 new colours, Passion Red and Citric Orange will likely be made available for the 2021 Iriz but the

Jerrica

Jan 25, 2021

Proton has introduced the new Saga here in Malaysia, with prices starting from: Standard MT - RM 32,800 Standard AT - RM 35,800 Premium AT - RM 39,800 All prices are on-the-road, without insurance. Visually, the new Proton Saga now gets Proton’s ‘Infinite Weave’ motif in the front grille, plus a new front bumper, while the rear bumper has also been redesigned with a chrome strip and bumper inserts on the sides. Proton has also removed the emblem that was on the boot garnish, replacing it with th

Jack

Aug 7, 2019

New to the 2020 Toyota Vios facelift is the addition of the GR-Sport (GR-S) variant, sitting on top of the G variant. The Toyota Vios GR-S adds a few goodies like a reprogrammed CVT with 10 virtual ratios, sports-tuned suspension, and 17-inch wheels just to name a few. Trade in User's Car Form If you’re pondering on whether to fork out another RM 8k over the G variant – we’ve listed pros and cons to help on your buying decision. Pros Superb suspension tuning Aggressive exterior styling Cons Slow

Shaun

Apr 12, 2021

Since Proton and Geely signed their partnership agreement in 2017, Malaysia has become one of the testing grounds for the Geely Auto group. Previously we’ve seen Lynk & Co models running around on Malaysian roads. Our friends over at Funtasticko broke the story that a Geely Vision S1 was spotted in the compound of an undisclosed Proton facility. You can spot an X70/Boyue in light camouflage in the back background. It’s almost certain that it’s the Vision S1 as told by the C-pillars, the side win

Adrian Chia

Apr 2, 2020

Looks like the Proton Iriz and Proton Persona are set for yet another update as over the night, various spy shots of both cars testing on the roads started circulating social media. This is quite a surprise as both cars only just received an update in 2019. Based on the photos posted, it looks like the camouflaged cars were spotted around Maran, Pahang. We can’t see much from the photos but the Iriz looks set to come with major updates to the rear-end. Meanwhile, changes on the Persona looks lim

Jerrica

Sep 4, 2020

Earlier spyshots of the upcoming new 2021 Proton Iriz and its sedan sibling, the Proton Persona, often centered around the duo’s exterior and interior, with each spyshot revealing a bit more information. This time around, a spyshot depicting the front of the new Iriz Active in the dark seemingly confirms yet another new feature will be introduced on selected variants the duo – LED headlights. That said, according to our friends over at Funtasticko, LED headlights could be range-topping variant-o

Eric

Feb 1, 2021

Mungkin salah satu sebab anda memilih CVT adalah kerana kelebihan-kelebihannya yang sering digembar-gemburkan – rekaannya ringkas, kecekapan minyak lebih baik, peralihan gear lebih lancar, dan nisbah gear juga tiada had. Kelebihannya dikenali sehingga kereta-kereta bandar seperti Nissan, Honda, dan Toyota kebanyakannya menggunakan CVT. Tapi, kerisauan tentang CVT termasuklah CVT ‘overheat’/terlebih panas dan ‘belt’ CVT putus. Kali ini kami ingin kupas isu-isu ini dengan lebih mendalam. 1. CVT ‘o

Mersita

Feb 1, 2021

Apart from being known for incorporating a boxer engine into their models, Subaru is also well known for its Symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) system. What sets the Subaru Symmetrical AWD apart from all other AWD solutions out there is balance. Balance is achieved by utilizing Subaru's lightweight, compact boxer engine, which is laid out in a straight line in front of the vehicle. Then there's the much heavier transmission, which is located near the centre of the vehicle. By placing the powertra

Eric

Oct 24, 2019

(Proton Persona 2019 Model | Gallery) The Proton Persona 2019 is a B-segment sedan that was introduced in Malaysia in 2016, while the updated model you see here was launched earlier this year. It gets Proton's latest design language, incorporating the Infinite Weave grille motif and Ethereal Bow grille. The styling updates also include a new front bumper, new wheels, and a revised rear bumper. Proton has also given the range-topping Proton Persona 2019 1.6 Premium the 'Hi Proton' voice command i

Eric

Oct 7, 2019