Proton Persona Variant Comparison
Compare Proton Persona Standard, Executive and Premium based on price, monthly instalment, safety, comfort and features, so you know exactly what you get for the extra ringgit.
Specifications are transcribed from the official Proton Persona brochure; prices are Peninsular Malaysia on-the-road prices from the official Proton website. Both may change without notice, always confirm current pricing and specification with an authorised Proton showroom before purchase.
Persona Standard vs Executive vs Premium
What is the difference between Persona variants?
| Feature | Persona Standard | Persona Executive |
|---|---|---|
| Audio / Infotainment | Standard audio with USB & Bluetooth | 8-inch touchscreen with USB & Bluetooth |
Audio / Infotainment
Persona Standard
Standard audio with USB & Bluetooth
Persona Executive
8-inch touchscreen with USB & Bluetooth
Our quick recommendation
There is no single "best" Persona; it depends on what you prioritise.
- Lowest price
- Persona Standard
- Best value
- Persona Executive
- Most equipped
- Persona Premium
What do you get when upgrading?
Standard → Executive → Premium. Open a step to see exactly what you gain.
Persona Standard → Persona Executive5 upgrades, showhide
- Front Parking SensorsIncluded
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)Included
- Steering Wheel FinishLeatherette
- Audio / Infotainment8-inch touchscreen with USB & Bluetooth
- Speakers4 (Front & Rear)
Persona Executive → Persona Premium8 upgrades, showhide
- Airbags6 (Front, Side & Curtain)
- HeadlampsLED with auto ON/OFF & follow-me-home
- Tyres & Disc Wheels185/55 R16 (16-inch alloy rims)
- Seat MaterialLeatherette
- Instrument Cluster Display3.5-inch TFT multi-info display
- Intelligent Entry & Push Start ButtonIncluded
- Audio / Infotainment8-inch touchscreen with online navigation, streaming & Bluetooth
- Voice Command ('Hi PROTON')Included
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Which Persona variant should you buy?
Persona Standard is suitable for
- • Buyers who want the lowest Persona price
- • Buyers who mainly need a spacious 510L-boot sedan for daily commuting
- • Buyers who don't need front parking sensors or a touchscreen
Persona Executive is suitable for
- • Buyers who want an 8-inch touchscreen and four speakers over Standard
- • Buyers who want front and rear parking sensors
- • Buyers who want LED daytime running lights without paying for Premium
Persona Premium is suitable for
- • Buyers who want 6 airbags — the only Persona variant with curtain airbags
- • Buyers who want LED headlamps, leatherette seats and keyless entry
- • Buyers who want Hi PROTON voice command and online navigation
Persona monthly instalment
Estimate only, based on a Malaysian flat-rate hire-purchase calculation. Actual bank approval, rate and terms will vary.
Down payment
RM 5330
Total interest
RM 10074
Total repayment
RM 58044
Est. monthly instalment
RM 691
Persona Executive is estimated to cost RM 71 more per month than Persona Standard.
Features common to all Persona variants
Only the main differences between variants are highlighted elsewhere on this page. These specifications are the same whichever Persona you choose.
- ABS with EBDIncluded
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Included
- Traction Control System (TCS)Included
- Hill Hold Assist (HHA)Included
- ISOFIX SystemIncluded
- Reverse Parking SensorsIncluded
- Air ConditioningManual with digital display & N95 cabin filter
- N95 Cabin FilterIncluded
- TransmissionCVT
- Engine Type1.6 VVT, DOHC
- Total Displacement1597cc
- Maximum Output80kW
- Maximum Torque150Nm
- Electric Power Steering (EPS)Included
- SuspensionMacPherson strut (front) / Torsion beam (rear)
- Fuel Tank Capacity40L
- Overall Length / Width / Height4,394 / 1,722 / 1,553 mm
- Wheelbase2,555 mm
- Minimum Turning Radius5.1 m
- Boot Capacity510 L
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Persona Standard and Executive?
Executive adds LED daytime running lights, an 8-inch touchscreen with four speakers, front parking sensors, and a leatherette steering wheel over Standard — which has halogen headlamps, a standard audio system with two front speakers and rear sensors only.
Is Persona Premium worth the additional price over Executive?
Premium adds 6 airbags (including curtain airbags), LED headlamps, 16-inch alloy rims, leatherette seats, keyless entry with push-start, a 3.5-inch TFT instrument display, and Hi PROTON voice command with online navigation. It's worth it if safety and connected infotainment matter more than price.
Which Persona variant has six airbags?
Only the Persona Premium has 6 airbags (front, side and curtain). Standard and Executive both have 4 airbags.
Does any Persona variant have a reverse camera?
No Persona variant listed in the current brochure comes with a reverse camera. All three variants have reverse parking sensors; Executive and Premium also add front sensors.
Do all Persona variants share the same engine?
Yes — Standard, Executive and Premium all use the same 1.6L VVT engine (1597cc, 80kW/150Nm) with a CVT gearbox. The trim ladder is purely equipment, not engine size.
What features are standard across all Persona variants?
All three Persona variants share the same 1.6L engine and CVT, Electric Power Steering, ABS with EBD, ESC, Traction Control, Hill Hold Assist, ISOFIX, reverse parking sensors, digital air-conditioning with N95 cabin filter, 510L boot and the same body dimensions.
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