Transposed onto a smaller Japanese sedan, this proportion often led to a small, low cabin in context of longer front and rear ends.

Both engines could also be found in the Capella/626 range and other MA platform cars, although the two-litre was tuned for more torque in this application, and both were fuel injected.

[2] In February 1990 a limited edition "Persona Couture" arrived, only available in Silver Stone Metallic paint.

It was fully equipped, with air condition and ABS brakes over the Type B, and only available with the larger engine in combination with the automatic transmission.

[3] The Persona underwent a minor change in March 1990, with new body colors and more equipment, such as a power seat and optional ABS brakes.

[2] A pull-out drawer located underneath the passenger seat replaced a traditional glove compartment.