Proton delivers 50 modified Iriz cars to Metro Driving Academy

By CARSIFU | 27 December 2022


Roslan (left) handing over the Iriz batch to Mat Aris recently.


SUBANG JAYA: Proton recently delivered 50 units of the Iriz to Metro Driving Academy.

The cars were modified by ACE, a subsidiary of Proton Global Services specialising in custom builds and modifications, and were built in accordance to the rules and regulations set by the Road Transport Department.

The cars were delivered in a handover ceremony to the driving school's managing director, Mat Aris Bakar. These cars would be used to train students at their Subang and Puchong campuses.

Despite its compact size, the Proton Iriz was awarded a 5-star Asean NCAP rating and comes with a list of safety features such as reinforced body structure using Hot Press Formed steel, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control System and Hill Hold Assist.

Left Roslan Abdulah - DCEO PROTON & Right Encik Mat Aris Bakar - MD Metro Driving Academy viewing the Proton Iriz


The most helpful features for learners would be the reverse camera and parking sensors to provide visual and audible parking assistance while and ECO mode switch encourages more efficient driving resulting in better fuel consumption.

“Driving schools are a great touchpoint for Proton to get closer to the younger generation," said Proton deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah.

"With the collaboration with Metro Driving Academy, we can showcase the USPs offered by our products and tap into the psyche of potential first-time car buyers.”

Metro Driving Academy, set up in 1998, is a licensed driving school.

Group photo (caption as stated in email)

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