With the introduction of Proton Persona (sedan) on 15.08.2007, Proton is hoping to quietly go about winning over Malaysian consumers again with the latest addition to its family. The Persona is available in Base, Medium and High Line model form, with a choice of F5M41 five-speed manual or F4A41 four-speed automatic transmission versions. The Base and Medium Line offers both manual and auto variants, with the High Line version only available in auto.



Manufacturer     Proton
Also called     Proton Gen-2 Persona (UK)
Production     2007–present
Predecessor     Proton Wira
Class             Compact
Body style(s)     4-door saloon
Layout             FF layout
Engine(s)     1.6 L Proton Campro engine
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
                4-speed automatic
Curb weight     1,195 kg (2,635 lb) - 1,245 kg (2,745 lb)
Related     Proton Gen-2, Proton Waja

Awards

During the 2008 Asian Auto - Bosch Fuel Efficiency Awards, the Proton Persona won the first place of the Family Car category, with the reported average fuel consumption of 6.6 L/100 km (43 mpg-imp; 36 mpg-US).It also won the 2008 Best Model of the Year by Frost & Sullivan