A quick perusal of Proton Edar's website revealed a Proton Persona Executive, a new trim level that slots above the base Super Value (SV) model and brings back most of the features that were removed from the lineup when the previous higher-end variants were discontinued. A stay of execution for the ageing Gen.2-based sedan, perhaps?
The exterior sees the return of a bodykit, rear lip spoiler and front fog lights, while the interior is reinstated with leather upholstery, door visors and audio controls on the steering wheel. Door mirror adjustment appears to remain manual and the rear seat backs fixed, but strangely you do get a YES 4G mobile hotspot.
Mechanically, the Executive is identical to the SV, so the 1.6 litre Campro IAFM four-cylinder engine that produces 110 hp at 6,500 rpm and 148 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, the choice of a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox, four-wheel disc brakes and four-wheel independent suspension (MacPherson struts at the front, multi-links at the back) remain unchanged.
Also unchanged is the safety equipment – dual front airbags, front seat belt pre-tensioners and ABS with EBD are retained.
The Proton Persona Executive is priced at RM49,938 (metallic RM50,388) for the manual and RM52,938 (metallic RM53,388) for the auto. Included with the car is a a two-year, 50,000-km manufacturer's warranty.
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