The Proton Iriz is a supermini (B-segment) produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton since 2014. It was unveiled on 25 September 2014 at Proton City by Malaysia’s fourth and seventh prime minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad . The Iriz platform is also used by its sedan equivalent, the Persona (BH) which was introduced in 2016.
52-567: The name Iriz is inspired by the anatomical term iris , responsible for sight and vision. Plans for a Proton Savvy replacement were first revealed with the introduction of the Proton EMAS concept cars at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show . The EMAS concept cars were designed by Italdesign Giugiaro and are related to the Lotus Ethos , a similar concept car from Proton's British subsidiary. Proton and Lotus Cars wished to jointly develop
104-469: A chrome strip dubbed ethereal bow and Proton lettering on the rear as well as redesigned front and rear bumpers. For the Executive and Premium variant, in place of the front fog lamps are now LED DRLs. Two new wheel designs are present. A 14-inch single-tone one for 1.3 Standard variant and 15-inch dual-tone wheels for Executive and Premium variants. On 5 August 2021, Proton launched its second facelift of
156-747: A cost of between RM560 million. The company has also promised a 5-Star ANCAP safety rating for the P2-30A. Introduction of the Iriz in Mauritius took place in October 2016, while Indonesian introduction occurred in February 2017. In 2017, Proton Iriz was updated which included various improvements from its sibling, the Persona . The 1.6L Executive variant was released to the public, and the manual transmission
208-535: A crash. Since 1993, ANCAP has published crash test results (as of 2015) for over 515 passenger and light commercial vehicles sold in Australia and New Zealand . Vehicles are awarded an ANCAP safety rating of between one and five stars indicating the level of safety they provide in the event of a crash. The more stars, the better the vehicle performed in ANCAP tests. To achieve the maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating,
260-446: A dark ring encircling the iris on some individuals, but is a result of the optical properties of the region between the cornea and sclera , not of pigments in the iris. Iris color is a highly complex phenomenon consisting of the combined effects of texture, pigmentation, fibrous tissue, and blood vessels within the iris stroma , which together make up an individual's epigenetic constitution in this context. An organism's "eye color"
312-732: A head unit that runs GKUI with the Premium variant getting Proton's Hi Proton voice recognition feature. A new gear shifter design is only to be found on the Standard MT and Premium CVT variants with a frameless rearview mirror exclusive to the Premium variant. Lastly, there are two types of instrument clusters: one for the Standard with a standard LCD and one for the Executive and Premium variants with full colour and more functionality. The 2019 Iriz key design changes include revised front fascia with Proton's new infinite weave design language with
364-506: A loss of traction is detected, VDC automatically reduces engine speed and applies braking pressure, ensuring that the driver remains in control. As for safety, the Iriz was tested again in 2020 and scored a maximum of five stars in the ASEAN NCAP crash test. This is done under the newly revised and restructured protocols of the 2020 ASEAN NCAP guidelines which has a different testing regime over its previous system. The critical sections of
416-447: A patient's systemic health. Practitioners match their observations to "iris charts", which divide the iris into zones corresponding to specific parts of the human body. Iridologists see the eyes as "windows" into the body's state of health. Iridology is not supported by quality research studies, and is considered pseudoscience. Australasian New Car Assessment Program The Australasian New Car Assessment Program ( ANCAP )
468-556: A range of seven different colours. Proton also iterated that the GSC is not a direct successor or replacement to the Savvy as initially believed by the media, but is instead a separate new segment for Proton. The GSC will be a larger B-segment 5-door hatchback, unlike the much smaller A-segment Savvy. The Iriz originally scheduled for an April, May or June 2014 launch in Malaysia. However,
520-451: A result, their irises are unable to dilate and contract, so that the pupil always remains of a fixed size. From anterior (front) to posterior (back), the layers of the iris are: The stroma and the anterior border layer of the iris are derived from the neural crest , and behind the stroma of the iris, the sphincter pupillae and dilator pupillae muscles, as well as the iris epithelium, develop from optic cup neuroectoderm. The iris controls
572-462: A vehicle must achieve the highest standards in all tests and feature advanced safety assist technologies. In 2018, ANCAP adopted the Euro NCAP protocols, with the scoring tweaked to the local conditions. ANCAP has been the subject of criticism. Equivalent testing in other markets (such as Euro NCAP and ASEAN NCAP ) are regarded by manufacturers as equal to ANCAP, attracting comments regarding
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#1732793675472624-681: Is A$ 750,000 ( US$ 563,909.77). In 2019–2020, 95% of all new vehicles sold were tested. In 2023, an underwater safety test will be introduced. The results are grouped into 17 increasingly demanding classes: Since 2020, it is mandatory to show a safety label with all display vehicles in Malaysia. The printed information does not show the presence of anti-lock braking system , electronic stability control , tire-pressure monitoring system , hill-holder , intelligent speed assistance, crash eCall, presence eCall, drunk driving, fatigue, or distraction warning, anti-theft and lack of keyless technology as features. It does not seem that NCAPs less strict than
676-531: Is a car safety performance assessment programme based in Australia and founded in 1993. ANCAP specialises in the crash testing of automobiles sold in Australia and the publishing of these results for the benefit of consumers. ANCAP provides consumers with transparent advice and information on the level of occupant and pedestrian protection provided by different vehicle models in the most common types of crashes, as well as their ability—through technology—to avoid
728-470: Is actually the color of one's iris, the cornea being transparent and the white sclera entirely outside the area of interest. Melanin is yellowish to dark hazel in the stromal pigment cells, and black in the iris pigment epithelium , which lies in a thin but very opaque layer across the back of the iris. Most human irises also show a condensation of the brownish stromal melanin in the thin anterior border layer, which by its position has an overt influence on
780-561: Is responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupil , and thus the amount of light reaching the retina . In optical terms, the pupil is the eye's aperture , while the iris is the diaphragm . Eye color is defined by the iris. The word "iris" is derived from the Greek word for " rainbow ", also its goddess plus messenger of the gods in the Iliad , because of the many colours of this eye part. The iris consists of two layers:
832-415: Is seen; if not, they will remain blue or gray. All the contributing factors towards eye color and its variation are not fully understood. Autosomal recessive/dominant traits in iris color are inherent in other species, but coloration can follow a different pattern. Heterochromia (also known as a heterochromia iridis or heterochromia iridum) is an ocular condition in which one iris is a different color from
884-406: The aqueous humour constantly drains out of the eye, with the result that diseases of the iris often have important effects on intraocular pressure and indirectly on vision. The iris along with the anterior ciliary body provide a secondary pathway for aqueous humour to drain from the eye. The iris is divided into two major regions: The collarette is the thickest region of the iris, separating
936-668: The 1.3L Standard model. Automatic headlights becomes standard. On April 23, 2019, Proton officially launched the first facelifted Iriz at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. On February 18, 2021, Proton released the Proton Iriz R3 limited edition. On August 5, 2021, Proton launched the second facelifted Iriz, with three new variants available. The 1.3L Standard, 1.6L Executive and 1.6L Active. Both 1.3L Standard MT and 1.6L Premium variants have been dropped. New colours include Citric Orange and Passion Red,
988-713: The European Union. The car will also be offered with an electric power steering (EPS) system for ease of steering and improved fuel efficiency, along with a choice of either manual or automatic transmission. Proton claims that the new engines will be 10% more fuel-efficient in comparison to the older CamPro engines. Additionally, Azlan Othman, Proton's Head of Styling mentioned that the new GSC will maintain Proton's design philosophy of 'timeless beauty'. In his words, “We don't need to be trendy, and then forgotten. We need to be timeless, to have designs that last.” In terms of safety,
1040-533: The First was dubbed dikoros (having two irises) for his patent heterochromia since his right iris had a darker color than the left one. In contrast, heterochromia and variegated iris patterns are common in veterinary practice. Siberian Husky dogs show heterochromia, possibly analogous to the genetically determined Waardenburg syndrome of humans. Some white cat fancies (e.g., white Turkish Angora or white Turkish Van cats) may show striking heterochromia, with
1092-480: The Iriz's body structure incorporates Proton's RESS hot press forming (HPF) technology, which is five times stronger than normal cold rolled galvanized steel. Proton is one of the earliest adopters of HPF technology, and the company's efforts helped rank Malaysia as the sixth country in the world to adopt HPF manufacturing. In the event of an accident, the Iriz's body control module automatically unlocks all doors to facilitate an emergency exit. The Head Restraint reduces
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#17327936754721144-671: The Myvi 1.3 litre equivalent has lower power (67 kW at 6,000 rpm and 117 Nm torque at 4,400 rpm). Proton uses a 1.6 litre engine pulling 109PS at 5,750 rpm and 150 Nm (111 ft lbs) of torque, which is also higher than the Myvi 1.5 litre engine which pulls 104PS at 6,000 rpm and 136 Nm (100 ft lbs) of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Proton Iriz is powered by either a 1.3-litre or 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine. Both units are capable of variable valve timing (VVT) and have new blocks, pistons and valves. The new VVT engines are also Euro 5 compliant, but were nonetheless detuned to Euro 4 standards for
1196-420: The Myvi's 3,690mm (12 ft, 1in); it is also wider at 1,720mm (5 ft, 7in) (Myvi: 1,665mm (5 ft, 5.6in)), and is 5mm (0.2 in) higher than the Myvi (1,550mm (5 ft, 1in) for Iriz versus 1,545mm for Myvi). The Iriz has a longer wheelbase of 2,555mm (8 ft, 4.6in) versus the Myvi at 2,440mm. The 1.3 litre Iriz is rated at 70 kW (95 PS) at 5,750 rpm, and 120 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, while
1248-459: The Proton GSC will launch as the safest Proton car yet, safer even than the bigger and more expensive Prevé and Suprima S. It will be equipped with no less than 10 computerised electronic systems, 6 airbags and Proton's Reinforced Safety Structure (RESS) with Hot Press Forming (HPF) technology. The P2-30A will be offered in at least 3 variants, namely 'Standard', 'Executive' and 'Premium', in
1300-582: The Proton Iriz which brought about more changes to its exterior and interior. Gaining an all-new face that's shared with the 2022 Proton Persona for the first time. This includes new bumpers with the top-spec Active variant gaining a rugged crossover look, aimed towards the younger crowd. New 16-inch alloys finish off the exterior, while the interior gains a new look and feel. The dashboard and centre console are new with red highlights found throughout. The Iriz measures 3,905mm (12 ft, 8in) in length versus
1352-619: The blood vessels, collagen in the vessel and stroma) is the most important element. Rayleigh scattering and Tyndall scattering , (which also happen in the sky) and diffraction also occur. Raman scattering , and constructive interference , as in the feathers of birds, do not contribute to the color of the eye, but interference phenomena are important in the brilliantly colored iris pigment cells ( iridophores ) in many animals. Interference effects can occur at both molecular and light-microscopic scales, and are often associated (in melanin-bearing cells) with quasicrystalline formations, which enhance
1404-418: The color of the iris is due to a lack of pigmentation, as in the pinkish-white of oculocutaneous albinism , or to obscuration of its pigment by blood vessels, as in the red of an abnormally vascularised iris. Despite the wide range of colors, the only pigment that contributes substantially to normal iris color is the dark pigment melanin . The quantity of melanin pigment in the iris is one factor in determining
1456-418: The dilator muscles. The high pigment content blocks light from passing through the iris to the retina, restricting it to the pupil. The outer edge of the iris, known as the root, is attached to the sclera and the anterior ciliary body . The iris and ciliary body together are known as the anterior uvea . Just in front of the root of the iris is the region referred to as the trabecular meshwork , through which
1508-436: The dilator pupillae. The pupil's diameter, and thus the inner border of the iris, changes size when constricting or dilating. The outer border of the iris does not change size. The constricting muscle is located on the inner border. The back surface is covered by a heavily pigmented epithelial layer that is two cells thick (the iris pigment epithelium), but the front surface has no epithelium. This anterior surface projects as
1560-482: The domestic market. Proton had announced plans to license a turbo diesel engine from a foreign manufacturer, to better compete in European markets. All Iriz variants get Proton's VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) active safety net which consists of ESC, TCS, ABS, EBD, BA and HHA. Vehicle Dynamic Control aims to prevent or minimize the risks of a potential accident. It monitors the driver's steering and braking input, and if
1612-534: The efficacy and usefulness of a tax payer funded safety rating system after the collapse of the Automotive industry in Australia , as each test can cost the equivalent of $ 750,000 AUD. Additionally questions over the rating system itself have been raised. ANCAP has a focus on driver assistance systems, such as AEB, which are mandatory to achieve five stars. This allows some less-safe cars to attain high-ratings by using cheap electronics. Controversy also arises over
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1664-576: The form of a naming contest called Nama Siapa Hebat? ( "Whose Name Is Greatest?" in English). The contest invited all citizens of Malaysia to help name the upcoming car. The name had to be in Malay and was to consist of no more than six letters. The contest ran for one month from 25 June till 25 July 2013. The grand prize winner was to receive a Premium variant of the car upon its launch in 2014. Proton began processing contest entries by August 2013, taking
1716-411: The front pigmented fibrovascular layer known as a stroma and, behind the stroma, pigmented epithelial cells. The stroma is connected to a sphincter muscle ( sphincter pupillae ), which contracts the pupil in a circular motion, and a set of dilator muscles ( dilator pupillae ), which pull the iris radially to enlarge the pupil, pulling it in folds. The sphincter pupillae is the opposing muscle of
1768-505: The global small car, where the Proton versions will be aimed at the budget conscious and the Lotus models on the hot hatch market. However, since the announcement, Proton has undergone a change in ownership and further details on the joint venture have not been publicized. Proton also considered a tie-up with Mitsubishi Motors in 2011 regarding the development of Proton's upcoming small car. The first official Iriz details from Proton came in
1820-496: The latter replacing the previous Ruby Red. The 2019 Iriz sees a new seat pattern for the Standard and Executive variants, and the air conditioning controls markings are now white only. The Standard variants feature a double din like-sized head unit with capacitive buttons that are not visible without illumination. This is a similar head unit to that found in Saga, Persona and Exora Standard. The Executive and Premium variant meanwhile has
1872-416: The launch has since been delayed to 25 September. since it has to go a 100,000 km drive cycle on road testing. The Iriz will be the first all-new model to be developed under Proton's new owner, DRB-HICOM . Dr. Mahathir Mohamad , recently appointed chairman of Proton has stated that in a bid to move upmarket, the upcoming Iriz will cost more than expected, but nonetheless still cheaper than its rivals from
1924-452: The most common pattern being one uniformly blue, the other copper, orange, yellow, or green. Striking variation within the same iris is also common in some animals, and is the norm in some species. Several herding breeds, particularly those with a blue merle coat color (such as Australian Shepherds and Border Collies ) may show well-defined blue areas within a brown iris, as well as separate blue and darker eyes. Some horses (usually within
1976-482: The necessary precautions to avoid trademark conflicts and language ambiguity in global markets. On 22 August 2014, Proton Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Abdul Rashid Musa held a media briefing on the upcoming P2-30A. The briefing detailed that two new engines will be offered, a 1.3-litre and a 1.6-litre, both of which incorporate variable valve timing (VVT) technology for more power and improved fuel-efficiency. The new Proton will be able to travel from Bukit Kayu Hitam in
2028-446: The optical effects. Interference is recognised by characteristic dependence of color on the angle of view, as seen in eyespots of some butterfly wings , although the chemical components remain the same. White babies are usually born blue-eyed since no pigment is in the stroma, and their eyes appear blue due to scattering and selective absorption from the posterior epithelium. If melanin is deposited substantially, brown or black color
2080-410: The other iris (complete heterochromia), or where the part of one iris is a different color from the remainder (partial heterochromia or sectoral heterochromia). Uncommon in humans, it is often an indicator of ocular disease, such as chronic iritis or diffuse iris melanoma, but may also occur as a normal variant. Sectors or patches of strikingly different colors in the same iris are less common. Anastasius
2132-414: The other stromal components. Sometimes, lipofuscin , a yellow "wear and tear" pigment, also enters into the visible eye color, especially in aged or diseased green eyes. The optical mechanisms by which the nonpigmented stromal components influence eye color are complex, and many erroneous statements exist in the literature. Simple selective absorption and reflection by biological molecules ( hemoglobin in
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2184-510: The overall color. The degree of dispersion of the melanin, which is in subcellular bundles called melanosomes , has some influence on the observed color, but melanosomes in the iris of humans and other vertebrates are not mobile, and the degree of pigment dispersion cannot be reversed. Abnormal clumping of melanosomes does occur in disease and may lead to irreversible changes in iris color (see heterochromia , below). Colors other than brown or black are due to selective reflection and absorption from
2236-413: The phenotypic eye color of an organism. Structurally, this huge molecule is only slightly different from its equivalent found in skin and hair . Iris color is due to variable amounts of eumelanin (brown/black melanins) and pheomelanin (red/yellow melanins) produced by melanocytes. More of the former is found in brown-eyed people and of the latter in blue- and green-eyed people. The limbal ring appears as
2288-536: The pupillary portion from the ciliary portion. The collarette is a vestige of the coating of the embryonic pupil. It is typically defined as the region where the sphincter muscle and dilator muscle overlap. Radial ridges extend from the periphery to the pupillary zone, to supply the iris with blood vessels. The root of the iris is the thinnest and most peripheral. The muscle cells of the iris are smooth muscle in mammals and amphibians, but are striated muscle in reptiles (including birds). Many fish have neither, and, as
2340-451: The pupils when accommodation is initiated, to increase the depth of field . Very few humans possess the ability to exert direct voluntary control over their iris muscles, which grants them the ability to dilate and constrict their pupils on command. However, there is no clear purpose or advantage to this. The iris is usually strongly pigmented , with the color typically ranging between brown, hazel, green, gray, and blue. Occasionally,
2392-641: The rating system itself focusing on driver safety, rather than the safety of other road users. The 2022 Toyota HiLux attracted 5.71 deaths per 100 crashes, while the 2012 Mazda 3 only resulted in 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, almost half as many pedestrian fatalities. Regardless of this, the HiLux receives a higher ANCAP safety rating. Another controversy arises over testing methodology, which has failed to maintain constant throughout testing, resulting in system which cannot be used comparatively over any great length of time. The average cost of producing one ANCAP rating
2444-400: The risk of whiplash by preventing the driver's head from tilting backwards during a rear-end collision . All five seats come with 3-point seat belts, and ISOFIX anchors are also fitted in anticipation of the Iriz's launch in more safety-conscious markets. Iris (anatomy) The iris ( pl. : irides or irises ) is a thin, annular structure in the eye in most mammals and birds that
2496-534: The same segment. The P2-30A will incorporate better quality components and a long list of standard features never before seen in a small Proton, more even than its bigger siblings, the 2012 Prevé and 2013 Suprima S. Dr. Mahathir has also promised to tackle the issue of quality control among Proton's vendors, with the aim of incorporating the highest quality components from only the best vendors in an effort to improve public confidence in Proton's below-average build quality standards. The Proton Iriz took 4 years to develop at
2548-465: The size of the pupil by means of contracting the iris sphincter muscle and/or the iris dilator muscle . The size of the pupils is dependent on many factors (including light, emotional state, cognitive load, arousal, stimulation), and can range from less than 2 mm in diameter, to as large as 9 mm in diameter. However, there is considerable variation in maximal pupil diameter by individual humans, and decreases with age. The irises also contract
2600-506: The very north of the Malay Peninsula to Johor Bahru in the very south, a journey of around 800 kilometres (500 miles) in just a single tank of petrol. It is however worth noting that Proton's older CamPro CPS and more recent CamPro CFE also offer VVT technology. The new 1.3 and 1.6 engines will also offer reduced emissions, in line with Proton's intentions to sell the P2-30A in markets which impose taxes based on emissions such as
2652-446: The white, spotted, palomino, or cremello groups of breeds) may show amber, brown, white and blue all within the same eye, without any sign of eye disease. One eye with a white or bluish-white iris is also known as a "walleye". Iridology (also known as iridodiagnosis) is an alternative medicine technique whose proponents believe that patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris can be examined to determine information about
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#17327936754722704-413: Was only available on the base Standard model. In February 2019, Proton released a press release attached with official images showcasing the Proton Iriz facelift. On 28 February 2019, more specifications were revealed on the facelift Iriz during an official media preview. It was revealed that the 1.6L Executive CVT model would make a comeback while the manual transmission will only continue to be offered on
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