Proton Persona 2016–2026 car dimensions: 4366 mm long, 1722 mm wide and 1564 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,210 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 510 litres.
The Premium cabin has an 8-inch floating touchscreen with smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth, voice control for windows and air-con, online navigation, music streaming and 4G Wi-Fi hotspot. Manual single-zone air-con comes with digital display and N95 filter. Front and rear parking sensors plus reverse camera with guidelines aid parking. Six airbags, ESC, traction control and hill hold are fitted, but no AEB, blind-spot warning, lane keep or cruise control.
Boot space measures 510 litres with seats up. Rear seats split-fold 60:40 for longer items.
The Premium cabin uses brown leatherette on seats and door cards with a black dashboard and grey headliner. Front seats are manually adjustable including driver height. A front centre armrest with storage is fitted along with 60:40 split-fold rear seats. Manual air-conditioning has a digital display and N95 cabin filter. The 8-inch floating touchscreen supports voice control for windows and climate plus 4G Wi-Fi and six USB ports. Cabin noise is reduced versus earlier models for a quieter everyday feel.
1.6L petrol engine with 40-litre tank
Official fuel use 6.6 L/100 km NEDC
Service every 10,000 km or 6 months
5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
Six airbags, ESC, TCS, HHA, ABS/EBD/BA, ISOFIX
The 1.6-litre VVT petrol engine pairs with a Punch CVT. Official combined figure is 6.6 L/100 km on the NEDC cycle. Real-world mixed driving typically returns around 8 L/100 km. RON 95 fuel is specified. A 40-litre tank is fitted.
Scheduled servicing uses fully synthetic oil at 10,000 km or six-month intervals after the initial 1,000 km oil change. N95 cabin filter changes occur every 20,000 km. Coolant is replaced every 30,000 km. Transmission fluid and spark plugs form part of the 60,000 km major service. Timing belt service is set at 110,000 km.
ASEAN NCAP awards five stars under the 2017-2020 protocol. The Premium grade carries six airbags covering front, side and curtain positions. Standard equipment includes ABS with EBD and brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, hill-hold assist and ISOFIX anchors on the outer rear seats. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reverse camera with guidelines are fitted. The body uses hot-press-formed steel for strength.
Warranty cover is five years or 150,000 km. Three free labour services are included. Routine care is straightforward with widely available parts. Keep to the service schedule and correct tyre pressures to maintain efficiency and reliability.
Length 4366 mm, Width 1722 mm, Height 1564 mm, Wheelbase 2555 mm (Persona 2016–2026)
Sources: manufacturer data, proton.com, Proton Persona owner's manual Jan2024, hargaproton.my.