In times of uncertainty, Malaysians are increasingly looking to affordably priced models from Proton and Perodua. Strong demand for national make models is the reason behind a 10 percent jump in October 2023’s new car sales, says MAA (Malaysia Automotive Association). A total of 74,896 units were sold in October 2023, versus September’s 68,156 units. This is the third time this year that Malaysia’s monthly new car sales crossed the 70,000 units mark. October’s number is also the second highest t

Strong performance in DRB-HICOM’s automotive division has pushed the conglomerate back into black. It ended its financial year ending 31-December 2022 with RM409.99 million profit before tax, reversing the previous financial year’s pre-tax loss of RM291.27 million. However it also registered a pre-tax loss of RM73.13 million for Q4 2022, but the group says this is mainly due to year-end assessment’s impairment loss of assets. The automotive division is the group’s crown jewel, leading revenue gr

After many spyshots, teasers, and leaked photos, the 2022 Proton Iriz MC2 facelift finally makes its official debut via an online livestream. Starting from RM 40,300 (sans SST, valid until 31-December 2021), the facelifted Iriz receives more than just a new face unlike the previous update that was launched in 2019. Proton has reduced the number of variants from 5 to 3 with the Iriz Active replacing the 1.6 Premium as the top-of-the-range model. Prices for the Iriz MC2 see a slight increase acros

Yesterday, we published spyshots of the upcoming 2021 Proton Iriz MC2 and the jacked-up Iriz Active sans camouflage. Today, we procured a couple of interior shots that are supposedly from the Iriz MC2. These photos are courtesy of our friends at Funtasticko who also provided photos of the uncamo-ed Iriz MC2. Looking at the photo of the floating display, it looks similar to the one that is used on the Proton Saga. Also read: Spied: 2021 Proton Iriz MC2 seen without camo, is that the Iriz Active?

The Proton Iriz is the product of the Proton’s ambitious goal at developing a global small car, hence the initial codename, GSC. It made its debut in September 2014, with a whopping eight variants offered at launch. Over the years, Proton trimmed the number of variants, as well as giving the model some updates. In an effort to keep the Iriz competitive against the Perodua Myvi, its main B-segment rival, Proton gave the Iriz its biggest update in 2019, adding features such as a revamped exterior,

When the Proton Iriz was launched in 2014, it was set to go head to head against the Perodua Myvi. But things didn’t turn out the way Proton had hoped for as the Myvi outsold the Iriz multifold. Is the Myvi that much better than the Iriz? Myvi vs Iriz let’s find out. Perodua Myvi vs Proton Iriz Powertrain - You might be surprised which is quicker The Perodua Myvi gets a 1.5-litre Dual-VVTi engine with 103 PS and 137 Nm of torque. Transmission duty is handled by a good old fashioned, hassle-free