Proton Persona 2016

Premium (A)

Year

2016

Fuel type

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual

Body type

Hatchback

Drive type

Front-Wheel Drive

Engine

1,598 cc

Seats

Trim

Premium (A)

Source

mudah_my

Region

Malaysia

Seller

Private seller

Availability

Available

Condition & History

Accident unknown

Repairs unknown

Recall unknown

Inspection unknown

Verification unknown

What this is worth

Cheaper than 36% of comparable listings

Comparable listings run $686 to $7,839.

How the estimate is built

Base price for this model: $4,238
Year: −$568

Valued

About this car

Highlights

5‑door hatchback design with practical interior space
1.6‑liter inline‑4 gasoline engine delivering smooth city and highway performance
Premium (A) trim featuring upgraded upholstery, power‑door mirrors, and integrated infotainment
Manual 5‑speed gearbox offering engaging driving dynamics

Why Choose This Vehicle?

The 2016 Proton Persona combines the practicality of a compact hatchback with a premium interior, making it an affordable yet well‑equipped choice for city commuters and small families alike.

2016 Proton Persona: what owners report

Interior rattles recur across generations: many first-generation owners and about half of 2016-2018 owners report dashboard or vent noises, and Lowyat forum members describe the same.2014–2023
Power window faults appear in several first-generation reviews, and one 2022 owner had the driver's window fail within two months.2014–2022
On a Lowyat thread for the 2016-2017 Persona, two owners report engine pinging or knocking, in one case not cured by a new knock sensor, and a third describes hesitation climbing hills.2016–2017
About nine of sixteen 2016-2018 owners say the CVT jerks at low speed in traffic, and several mention tyre and wind noise on the highway.2016–2018

All owner feedback on the Proton Persona