The Proton Persona is among the modern vehicles provided by the Malaysian car manufacturer Proton, which has been released to the market not so ago and takes on advanced technology and the long time tried and tested design features and functions on board. The Persona has been on the market since the year 2007. The vehicle has also earned other such names as the Proton Gen-2 Persona and has been in production until 2010. It comes as a compact, 4-door sedan which takes in its portfolio of engines, the 1.6 L Campro engine option. Two transmission options are available for the Proton Persona and these are the 5-speed manual and the 4-speed automatic gearbox.

The engine of the Proton persona takes on the 16V format and uses multi point fuel injection system. With four cylinders, the 1.6 L engine has the capacity to generate a maximum 82kW power at 6000 rpm and to realize a maximum torque of 148Nm at 4000 rpm. The engine uses Premium unleaded petrol for the perfect performance wished for by any driver. The Persona utilizes a fuel tank with capacity of 42 Liters, and the engine is capable of a combined fuel consumption of 6.6 L per 100km, which translates to 630km of driving before an empty tank. The vehicle also registers a very good carbon emission ration of 157g/km, placing it among the top environmentally friendly fuel vehicles on the market today.

The vehicle takes on the power steering for easy control and handling, while other notable features that provide easy control inside the vehicle are power features: – the electric windows, central locking and the remote control locking system. The suspension of the Persona is regsiters the MacPherson struts and coils springs with stabilizing bar, with the front suspension also registering the rear suspension and the Multi link, coil springs, gas dampers with stabilizer bar. The exterior design of the vehicle takes on sleek designs as the alloy wheels and rims. Further classic appeal of the vehicle is courtesy of the body colored bumpers and mirrors, the chrome rear garnish and the side protection moulds and chrome grille surround.

The exterior takes on further definition by features such as the chrome exhaust tip, the reverse parking sensors, the intermittent wipers, rear window demister, roof windows aerial and the blacked out B-Pillar. The interior speaks of great hosting, provided by such wanted features as the AM/FM radio, the CD player – capable of playing MP3 music files, the trip computer, cup holders and carpet floor covering. Inside the vehicle, the driver and passengers enjoy the comfort of the floor mats, while available equipment inside the car includes the trip meter and the tachometer. The great sound system in the car is optimized by 4 speakers which provide powerful sound for the entertainment of the car hosts.

For safety and security, the vehicle provides both passive and active features. Features that top the safety of the vehicle and passengers and drivers are the Anti-Lock Brakes, the Electronic Brake-force Distribution system and the driver and passenger airbags. The safety of the vehicle is also provided by the front seatbelt which features pre-tensioners, front & rear fog lights, 2 rear and front seats headrests and the high mounted stop lamp. Top security in the car is provided by an alarm which comes standard on the vehicle, the remote central locking and auto door lock, among other such features as the engine immobilizer and the remote fuel filler release. A comprehensive service plan of 3 years/ 75,000km is on offer by Proton South Africa and additional support is also provided in the standard warranty of 3 year/100,000km. This vehicle is a smart sensible choice for a modern sedan, which when you choose, you are assured of great enjoyment and you won’t miss on any of the modern features you will expect from a modern sedan.