Talk about comparison between proton Iriz, SagaFLX, Persona and Preve

 

Want To Buying a Proton Iriz? Here's My Advice

A couple of my friends and relatives kept asking me, if the new Proton Iriz is worth buying (probably because I used to work at Proton. *sigh*). And by ‘worth buying’ I assume they meant ‘worth spending their hard earned money on’. So here’s the OTR price list and what other Proton model that you might get if you add some amount to the Iriz OTR price.

1.3 Standard CVT: RM 45,888.00 (=Saga FLX 1.3 Executive CVT)
1.3 Executive CVT +RM4,000 (=Persona 1.6 AT SV)
1.6 Executive CVT +RM11,000 (=Persona 1.6 AT Executive)
1.6 Premium CVT +RM17,000 (=Preve 1.6 CVT Executive)

Kind of pricey and confusing right? FYI, the comparison above are based on monthly commitment for 9 years loan. I’m sure most of us will be looking at the full spec variant, so I figure it’s best to highlight the specs against the price.

Based from the above price list, we can see that 1.6 variant will cost you RM7,000 more than the 1.3 and the difference between 1.6 Premium and 1.6 Executive is RM6,000. What do you get for an extra RM6,000? You can see the list below

1. Sunvisor Extension
2. Side Airbags
3. Curtain Airbags
4. Anti-trap Power Window (Driver side only)
5. Electronic Gear Shift Lock
6. Auto Headlamp
7. Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
8. Auto Fold side mirror
9. Keyless Entry
10. Push start button
11. Leather wrap steering wheel.
12. Leather seats
13. Leather Door Trim insert
Quite a long list right? At least only 3 out of the 13 can be ignored.
So here’s my advise. Based on the given information above and my recent test drive in a 1.3 MT Executive, all I can say is please avoid the 1.3 variant if you can. And based on the Premium and Executive specs, if you think all the 13 items mentioned really help you make the decision, then RM6,000 different is worth it. Besides, it’s not that you can easily find after-market parts for, example, the airbags and all the leather interiors.
Now we have a winner. If you want to buy Iriz, get the full spec. Period. If not, you are better off with a Persona 1.6 AT Executive instead.



Car functionalites and specifications is my main priority when it comes to buying a car. The logic is that simple. Comparing a full spec Myvi with a full spec Proton Preve, I’m sure we all can agree that based on brochure data, Proton Preve is a much better choice. Even on the road the performance and handling is undeniably better. It’s bigger, wider…the list goes on. But why do most people still drive a Myvi? Now that’s a price to pay for fuel efficiency and proven reliability. 








Long story short, you now have full spec Iriz against Preve 1.6 CVT Executive. So what are your preferences? Fuel efficiency? Proven reliability? As far as the Iriz is concern, Proton wouldn’t even dare to reveal any fuel efficiency and consumption figure inside their Iriz official brochure. (There’s a claim that the 1.6 variant will give you 5.4 liter/100km in a steady 110kmh highway drive. We are not sure, but if you do, share your comments!) Being skeptical myself, I would rather go for Preve instead. Unless, you are willing to pay for the design, aftermarket accessories and gadgets as well as upgraded quality of the interior, then Iriz is surely yours.