Proton Iriz!

[vr2turbo]

CV, can be writer already......

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Which what my friend say is true, nowadays modifications definitions is LED, HID, DRL, Bodykits, Stickers and not concentrating on performance. All just want to look fast but not being fast.

The extreme badge did not say performance mah! P2 extreme badge for looks......hhahahhahahhaha

 

[ken yeang]

nowadays......almost every product got "geng" names.....

Just take food stuff and drinks for examples....

MONSTERS drink
NOS energy drink
Maggi Kari Meletop
Kopi Super Jantan
Livita EX!
Livita GO!


So, I wont be surprised in a few years, some parent would name his boy "Extreme".....
China parents have already been naming their kids like STORM, FIRE, EAGLE, HERO, THUNDER, KNIGHT, KING....

 

[stupidcar]

nowadays......almost every product got "geng" names.....

Just take food stuff and drinks for examples....

MONSTERS drink
NOS energy drink
Maggi Kari Meletop
Kopi Super Jantan
Livita EX!
Livita GO!


So, I wont be surprised in a few years, some parent would name his boy "Extreme".....
China parents have already been naming their kids like STORM, FIRE, EAGLE, HERO, THUNDER, KNIGHT, KING....

Wajalution.

 

[beatnik]

I am still thinking about the term "global" used by proton. Whatever it mean.....

Will the car fulfils the global requirement (say, US, UK, Europe, China, etc), globally acceptable in the design sense? safety requirement and sold widely across the globe?

I am not questioning nor criticizing the global car, but proton has to make sure the term "global" they use really reflect its meaning.

Reminds me of Waja that Proton claimed to be the BMW of the East, or something like that....

they are pushing the "global" word.. but during the launch, Tun M said Iriz needs a new engine to compete globally

the proton vvt engine could be good 10 years ago.. but its still rough and not refined by today's standard.

 

[Izso]

Cvkit's point is spot on regarding the Iriz. Which is why I'd get the 1.6 manual anyday over the weak 1.3. 1.3 Exec has no rear wiper though. So that's pretty cool, sure beats putting a teddy bear in place of the wiper (JDM stylo)

And I personaly think the Iriz suspension is way too hard. With 3 adults in the back (me being large in the back), the large sized sales woman in the front and a medium build driver, the suspension was surprisingly firm. If it wasn't loaded at all it probably would bounce all over the place.

 

[ericmaxman]

they are pushing the "global" word.. but during the launch, Tun M said Iriz needs a new engine to compete globally

the proton vvt engine could be good 10 years ago.. but its still rough and not refined by today's standard.

Honda anyone?

 

[ixeo]

Will I get one if I'm looking for a car?:
Probably, but not now. Proton is famous for its first batches of new models. Most of the first batches have many problem which proton slowly rectifies one by one throughout the years. That's why they can sell a model for a decade. It is one of the cheapest car equipped with features we would like to have like ABS, airbag, and vsc. I believe many parents will get Iriz for their children, if they are not anti proton. I had tested many small cars like ford fiesta, Suzuki swift, honda jazz, kia picanto, Mitsubishi attrage, myvi, and a few others. While proton claimed that Iriz is benchmarked against the fiesta and polo, I feel that it is still far away from them. It is comparable on paper, but in actual it's totally different. However, it is comparable or better than some compact cars in some aspects. For example the ride is better than honda jazz, but not fiesta. I feel more comfortable in iriz than swift, but swift braking win hands down. Pros and cons, it all depends on what does one expect from it. Cheers

You own a Myvi, how does it compare?
You are looking for a car that drives A to B with reliability and purely as a city commuter car.

 

[vr2turbo]

Wajalution.

This one is clone......

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Cvkit's point is spot on regarding the Iriz. Which is why I'd get the 1.6 manual anyday over the weak 1.3. 1.3 Exec has no rear wiper though. So that's pretty cool, sure beats putting a teddy bear in place of the wiper (JDM stylo)

And I personaly think the Iriz suspension is way too hard. With 3 adults in the back (me being large in the back), the large sized sales woman in the front and a medium build driver, the suspension was surprisingly firm. If it wasn't loaded at all it probably would bounce all over the place.

Fuh! sound like my VR with full adjustable......

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Honda anyone?

Re-badge the old City?....

 

[cvkit17]

You own a Myvi, how does it compare?
You are looking for a car that drives A to B with reliability and purely as a city commuter car.

I wish I had more time and roads to test the Iriz for a comparison. If I'm looking for a Point A to Point B car, I'll most probably still stick to the myvi because I have more confidence that it wont fail. Not to say that Proton will surely fail (fail as in sini koyak sana breakdown), but the Iriz has no history so far. The only history it has is Proton's reputation.

If compare the ride, Iriz is better. Body roll is lesser, steering feels more solid, brakes...well just as rubbish as myvi actually..ok mayb abit better. Speakers are better, bla bla bla in all way, it is a better car compared to the myvi because it is made to beat the myvi. However, myvi has an advantage of power over weight ratio.

I nearly got myself a Fiesta before getting a myvi. The only holdback was fiesta got no f-king manual!! So I got a myvi manual instead, at a more cheaper price tag of course. So I was thinking why not use the $$ to play with the myvi and see what i can get out from it? My myvi is still no match to a fiesta now even after some mods. But is it less fun? I believe Izso, Suprafan, Stupidcar could tell..

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

I am still thinking about the term "global" used by proton. Whatever it mean.....

Will the car fulfils the global requirement (say, US, UK, Europe, China, etc), globally acceptable in the design sense? safety requirement and sold widely across the globe?

I am not questioning nor criticizing the global car, but proton has to make sure the term "global" they use really reflect its meaning.

Reminds me of Waja that Proton claimed to be the BMW of the East, or something like that....

i mean its ready to accept any country specific regulation on car specification and safety.....

 

[ixeo]

i mean its ready to accept any country specific regulation on car specification and safety.....

False. Not Euro 5 compliant.

 

[ericmaxman]

Proton Iriz Launched, From RM42,888 ! (+Short Test Drive!) | Zerotohundred.com

Article there. Earlier lupa

 

[Izso]

I nearly got myself a Fiesta before getting a myvi. The only holdback was fiesta got no f-king manual!! So I got a myvi manual instead, at a more cheaper price tag of course. So I was thinking why not use the $$ to play with the myvi and see what i can get out from it? My myvi is still no match to a fiesta now even after some mods. But is it less fun? I believe Izso, Suprafan, Stupidcar could tell..

I hate the Myvi. And I hate the Myvi because I have two different generation Myvis at home and I hate both.

If you ask me if it's fun, hell no. Is it fast? Yes and no. It's agile, fast maybe not so much.

I'd like to see you go again same roads without the 205/50/15 RSRs.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

I hate the Myvi. And I hate the Myvi because I have two different generation Myvis at home and I hate both.

If you ask me if it's fun, hell no. Is it fast? Yes and no. It's agile, fast maybe not so much.

I'd like to see you go again same roads without the 205/50/15 RSRs.

He downgrading to 195 also haha! Contact patch reduced too.

 

[stupidcar]

I hate the Myvi. And I hate the Myvi because I have two different generation Myvis at home and I hate both.

If you ask me if it's fun, hell no. Is it fast? Yes and no. It's agile, fast maybe not so much.

I'd like to see you go again same roads without the 205/50/15 RSRs.

People going PS3 ohhhh.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

People going PS3 ohhhh.

Some claim the Michelin P3ST is better?

 

[cvkit17]

I hate the Myvi. And I hate the Myvi because I have two different generation Myvis at home and I hate both.

If you ask me if it's fun, hell no. Is it fast? Yes and no. It's agile, fast maybe not so much.

I'd like to see you go again same roads without the 205/50/15 RSRs.

hahaha dont lah hate kancil and myvi

well if i remove the rsr and use back conti cc5, i would like to have you beside me to feel the thrill

That y i said it all depends on what do you want from a car, as you can always mod it to be fun. Compare a stock myvi with mine, i'll enjoy more in mine. But I might enjoy more in a stock fiesta

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People going PS3 ohhhh.

Lets see man...maybe that time no budget then i might choose other alternatives.

 

[Izso]

What you gonna do with the RSR?

 

[RENESIS VIII]

If only the Iriz is fitted with turbo then same like Preve xD then only worth the price.

Imagine if they do something like Iriz R3 with 1.6 Campro CFE. It would be even better if they give it the 6 speed manual gearbox that is seen in the manual Suprima S test car. Probably a larger rim like 16" would help too. If priced around 70k to 80k, then the deal should sound good enough.

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Which what my friend say is true, nowadays modifications definitions is LED, HID, DRL, Bodykits, Stickers and not concentrating on performance. All just want to look fast but not being fast.

Haha, during older days many cars are actually fast with good performance but they looked like no different from ordinary cars. Like the old EG9 Civic Ferio SiR that comes with B16A...

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Imagine if they do something like Iriz R3 with 1.6 Campro CFE. It would be even better if they give it the 6 speed manual gearbox that is seen in the manual Suprima S test car. Probably a larger rim like 16" would help too. If priced around 70k to 80k, then the deal should sound good enough.

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Haha, during older days many cars are actually fast with good performance but they looked like no different from ordinary cars. Like the old EG9 Civic Ferio SiR that comes with B16A...

Then the Price gonna be sky high than the priced of the 1.6L Variants.