The Proton Persona should be capable enough for highway driving based on its listed output. Key figures include 2025 1.6L Premium: 109 Ps; 2025 1.6L Executive: 109 Ps; 2025 1.6L Standard: 109 Ps; 2025 1.6L Premium: 80 kW; 2025 1.6L Executive: 80 kW; 4 more variants. Power helps with maintaining speed, while torque matters when merging, climbing gradients or overtaking, so these figures are most useful when viewed through real Malaysian driving conditions.