Iriz Active Crossover Prototype

Proton have surprised visitors who visit their open day today by unveiling their new crossover concept which is based on the latest Iriz platform. The Iriz Active are meant to be a mini SUV and it look more aggressive.

Crossover concept is a common lineup by car manufacturer. Volvo have their own V40 cross country. While Audi have also shown their TT cros sover concept at 2014 Beijing Autoshow.

The ceremony was also attended by Dr Mahathir that taking the time to listen to a briefing from representatives of Proton.

Overall, the car have been lifted higher compare to normal Iriz. It were equipped with a new bigger set of wheels with a new fender extension. This type of fenders are common design for a crossover since it were to protect the car from easily being scratc hed when it went for an off roading. The roof line also received a different treatment.

Proton also have redesign its front bumpers with a new lips and have completed it with a new set of running day light LED both at its bumpers and also at its signal lights.

The usage of LED continue to its tail lights and also third brake lights. The newly redesign LED lights looks so aggressive and high quality. We dont know whether this concept will ever being approved and if it does we are not sure if Proton can deliver it with reasonable price.

Now lets move to its interior. Proton have shown that they are capable doing a better infotainment system. The meters and gadget can be actively highlight to the driver since it is all on a screen.

The centre console also received a big interactive screen. All physical button are being replaced with virtual button. The beauty of this approach is that it can include a lot of features and since each features is not physically located, the infotainment system can be utilised as a navigation system at one time, as a reverse screen at another time and back to control aircond whenever needed. It is also a hint Proton may come out with electric model for this Iriz since Tesla Model S also used the same features.

Congratulation Proton. We hope this crossover concept will have an AWD system with 1.3 and 1.6 turbocharged system. With powerful engine, we also hope the new Iriz will be part of World Rally Championship to compete with Volkswagen Polo. Then it will make us proud.