What is the Proton Wira?
The Wira is a compact car from Malaysian carmaker Proton, offered as a four-door saloon and a five-door hatchback. The hatchback was known as the Wira Aeroback. It sat above the smaller Saga in Proton’s range, giving the company a car in the compact class.
The Wira was based on the Mitsubishi Lancer platform, with Proton-specific styling. In the UK, the saloon was initially sold under the Persona name, so the two model histories overlap in that market.
Generation and design
The Wira generation ran from 1993 to 2007. The saloon came first, followed by the five-door Aeroback hatchback. The two body styles offered a choice between a conventional boot and a rear hatch. The Gen-2 later followed the Aeroback, while the Persona took the place of the Wira saloon in Proton’s line-up.
Engines and power
The UK VCA figures cover engines from 1.3 to 2.0 litres, with petrol and diesel versions listed.
How economical is the Proton Wira?
The lowest UK VCA consumption figure is 7.6 L/100 km on the NEDC test. UK listings include petrol and diesel versions. NEDC results are measured under standard laboratory conditions, so everyday consumption can vary with driving and traffic.
Where was it sold?
UK VCA listings cover 2001 to 2004, with 21 versions listed. The Wira generation ran from 1993 to 2007. In Britain, early Wira saloons were sold as Persona.
Questions and answers
What body styles did the Wira have?
It was sold as a four-door saloon and a five-door hatchback, also called the Aeroback.
What engine sizes are listed for the UK?
The UK VCA range spans 1.3 to 2.0 litres, with petrol and diesel versions.
What is the lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest UK figure is 7.6 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
How long did the Wira generation run?
The generation ran from 1993 to 2007.