| Proton Persona (second generation) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Model code | CM |
| Also called | Youngman Lotus L3 (China) Proton Persona CNG (Thailand) |
| Production | 2007–2016 |
| Assembly | Malaysia: Proton City (PTMSB) China: Jinhua, Zhejiang (Youngman) |
| Designer | Damian Chia[1] Azlan Othman |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related | Proton GEN•2 Youngman Europestar L3 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L 4G15 I4 (China) 1.6 L CamPro S4PH I4 1.6 L CamPro IAFM I4 (Gasoline) 1.6 L CamPro IAFM I4 (Gasoline/CNG) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,477 mm (176.3 in) |
| Width | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Height | 1,438 mm (56.6 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,170–1,190 kg (2,580–2,620 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Proton Persona (C90) Proton Wira saloon |
| Successor | Proton Prevé (spiritual) Proton Persona (BH) (de facto) |
The second-generation Proton Persona (CM) is a C-segment saloon produced by the Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton. The CM series represents the second generation in the Proton Persona lineage, and the first Proton model to use the 'Persona' nameplate in its home market. It was unveiled on 15 August 2007 as the successor to the Proton Wira in Malaysia, and the C90 Persona in its export markets.
The CM Persona is based on an extended Proton GEN•2 platform, and was sold as a saloon complement to the GEN•2 hatchback. The CM Persona was succeeded by the C-segment Proton Prevé in 2012. However, Proton continued to produce the Persona as a low-cost alternative to the more sophisticated Prevé. The CM Persona was later decisively succeeded by the B-segment BH Persona in August 2016.
The CM series was also sold as the Proton GEN•2 Persona in some export markets, and it is one of two Proton models that were rebadged and manufactured by the Youngman company in China. Over 250,000 CM Personas were sold over the course of nine years.