The Proton S70 is coming! The carmaker has announced that the first unit of the new sedan has rolled off the production line at its Tanjong Malim plant. If you want one, you can place your booking from today (November 1, 2023) with a fee of RM500.
UPDATE: Full details, live pics, walk-around video and first impressions of the S70 here
The S70 is the first all-new sedan to be introduced by the brand since the Persona was revealed way back in August 2016 – before that was the Perdana. Ahead of its official launch this year, the S70 will go on tour with customer previews set to take place in major Malaysian state capitals from November 11, 2023.
Like the X50 and X70, the S70 is based on an existing Geely model. In this case, it’s the latest, fourth-generation (S11) Emgrand that was launched in China in August 2021. As such, the S70 uses the same B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) with a rear torsion beam, but don’t let that lead you to believe that it is a B-segment model – the X50, a B-segment SUV, rides on the same BMA platform.
In reality, the S70 is more of a C-segment sedan, which is why it gets the ‘70’ suffix to match the X70 that is a C-segment SUV. Of course, these “segment” references are not really set in stone, and are usually used merely as market (or more precisely, pricing) benchmarks, as we’ve said previously.
In terms of dimensions, here are the key figures of the S70 (referencing the Emgrand):
- Length: 4,638 mm
- Width: 1,822 mm
- Height: 1,460 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,650 mm
And here’s how it compares to its sedan stablemate, the Persona, as well as other popular B- and C-segment models from Honda and Toyota:
No teasing about with the design, with Proton providing a good number of images of the S70 in all its glory. Unsurprisingly, the general shape is identical to the Emgrand, but there are Proton-specific touches like rear model script and the new grille that features an insert decorated with chrome pins like on the X90. The pictured car also has LED projector headlamps, LED taillights with a light bar, a sunroof and wears 17-inch 10-spoke wheels wrapped with Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2 tyres.
Inside, it’s again not unlike the Emgrand, as there’s a wide touchscreen infotainment system on the dashboard that sits above the central air vents and climate controls (the status of the air-conditioning system is shown on the big screen).
While it may appear to be carbon copy at first glance, there are some observed differences. For starters, the steering wheel is of a different design (looks like the one in the X50) – compared to the Emgrand, and the same also applies to the shorter gear lever (looks like the one in the X90). This is possibly due to the powertrain used for the S70, which needs an explanation.
The Emgrand, which is currently sold in the Philippines, is powered by a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine that serves up 102 PS and 142 Nm of torque. This is less than the version sold in China that packs 114 PS and 147 Nm.
Given the Persona makes nearly the same outputs (109 PS/150 Nm), such an engine wouldn’t be a good fit for the S70 that is meant to be positioned higher in the line-up. As such, the S70 gets a setup that is more befitting its status.
Proton isn’t providing full details just yet, with its release merely stating the sedan will come with a 1.5 litre turbocharged engine with a dual-clutch transmission. It doesn’t take much to put two and two together, so we can expect the S70 to get the same 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-three petrol unit as the X70, which serves up 177 PS and 255 Nm, and is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch.
That’s a big deal because the Emgrand doesn’t get such a setup in the markets it is sold in, so we’re rather unique in that sense. As for further details like pricing and available variants, we’ll have to wait until launch day for that.
Given the early details we’ve gotten so far, will you be rushing off to place an order for the S70? Let us know what equipment you expect the C-segment sedan to come with and share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Production starts now? Then those early book get the car at december will get an immediate depreciation the next month? That’s kind of dumb. But who knows, people might just get it by December.
Means you are not the target market. People who buy early do not really care about it
They dont give details on current available stocks of the S70..so when orders exceed the small production,u know what?
“Hello..Encik Ahmad or Ah Kow..thank you for your S70 order,but I got a good problem..we dont have enough stocks…can u wait 6-8 months? Or if u want it within a week or two..I can kaotim…when can u setel? ” sounds familiar? Is this like the 80s when u have to pay SA to get a fast car,remember?
Such disgusting practice already being practiced by many Pariahdua SA ages ago, and they are happily doing it since few years ago where shortage of semiconductor chips already exist and with outstanding number of bookings of the cheap pariah car.
“Hello..Encik Ahmad or Ah Kow..thank you for your Pariahdua order, but I got a good problem..we dont have enough stocks… can u wait 6-12 months? Or if u want it within a week or two..I can kaotim.. When can u setel? ” sounds familiar? Is this like the year 2005 when u have to pay SA to get a fast car, remember the M*Vi?
https://paultan.org/2005/10/07/aca-clamps-down-on-perodua-executive/
No wonder many buyers waiting for more than a year for All New A*za, yet unable to get their car until now.
Done booking.
Book where bro can share link ah
I think all dealers can take the RM500 booking.
It’s just a B+-segment only, like the Corolla Cross.
Not a full fledge C-segment.
ioma you clearly don’t understand how car segments are based on in Malaysia. bodoh tu jangan tunjuk sangat
Why don’t you explain this if you understand it so much?
https://paultan.org/2021/08/30/2021-geely-emgrand-b-seg-sedan-launched-in-china/
china’s passenger car segment differs from ASEAN’s. their B-segment is our C-segment
Based on your logic, X50 is A-segment in Malaysia then.
https://carnewschina.com/2017/08/22/spy-shots-new-b-segment-suv-geely/
Please forgive the retardness of ioma
Tak payah nak retard2, idiot2. Prove me wrong.
Even you proved it yourself. Haiyaaa.
Just need to price it right and it will sell well. My guess is RM90-110k range depending on variant
Grille and badge engineering..
beautifully executed..
Kedai sticker already waiting for “R3” design..
Clearly, it’s not a grille and badge.
A lot of R&D must be done to put in a new, more powerful engine & new DCT powertrain without compromising the structural integrity of the car. It’s not as easy as changing engines & powertrains in home garages: they need to do a lot of tests and QC checks.
of cos la lots of R&D from proton engineers, converting from LHD to RHD, what r u, 8 yrs old?
but most people wont appreciate the things that they cannot see, people only see what is visible and obvious ie grille, badge. is time proton to take the underpining of the car and change the design of the car interior & exterior wise.
That’s is exactly what we call a rebadged model. Same goes with inspira, accordana & ertiga.
Perodua has been doing it for all its models. None excluded.
Engine & powertrain terms are used interchangeably.
Edit & replace powetrain with drivetrain instead.
power and transmission engineering also as it is powered by diff engine and transmission.
is this official or coming from theophilus chin? haha
Hope it will last long. Civic got a ton of issues especially the steering rack problem.
This trend of launching without pricing needs to go away.
this always comes to my mind. how would one decide to buy without looking at the car physically and not knowing the price tag?
does this means the booking can be cancelled and full re-fund?
B-seg platform, B-seg wheelbase, B-seg torsion beam
But want you to believe it is a C-seg.
Did you even read?
B-seg car for B-seg car owner.
Used Civic>New S70
Benda boleh jual mahal, buat ape jual murah?
Proton designer was question when launch of X70 and X50, claims that next Proton will have more local car influence… now we don’t see that in this S70.
Probably have to wait till Mid-Life Crisis launch, and by that time other competitors will have better offers.
still a tad smaller than the civic and corolla. so it is just a B+ segment.
Buta huruf spotted. Even my infant daughter can read numbers and tell which numbers are bigger and which are smaller
Is this the new Green color?
No multi link rear suspension?
Aiyo Proton, wrong segment man !!!
Why did you create a B+ or fake C segment sedan when the market needs a good B segment sedan which has all the active safety from Proton ?!
Even if you price it right many new drivers and young drivers will find it too large to handle on the road and parking lots :(
Persona sold at 30-35K lower than Vios and City also can lose in terms of sales for the past few months. You need a C segment car priced at B segment to beat Japanese makers. It really show how behind Proton is.
Malaysian need to remember the origin is not Malaysia Proton!!!
Don’t so proud about it!
+ Nice all black interior
+ wide
+ DCT not cvt
– 3 cylinder timing belt
If got variant below rm80k without ADAS, ACC. Strong interest buying 1.
City and vios will be throwing in all rebates and gifts to get a bit more sales from this competitor. As for civic and Altis, it’s another dead end just like its bigger sibling
Nah… Corolla Cross and HRV are still everywhere despite Proton has their X50 and X70. In fact Toyota sales is growing in Malaysia. There is still something about Toyota’s reputation on the brand and reliability.
Those who had made up their mind to buy Japanese cars will not touch Proton.
S70 is just cannibalizing on Proton’s own X50 and X70 sales only.
Vios currently giving up to rm7k discount still less people buying, giving same myvi engine sell at overly high price, they think malaysian are stupid.
Official only shows RM5K discount, how to get RM7K? sure bo or blow water?
I just want to comment that the most recent version of Proton website is a downgrade compared to the website that was available before. The one implemented shortly after Geely partnership and after the switch from proton-edar.something to just proton.com. For example, I now need to scroll after clicking model on the top menu.
It’s gonna be a hot seller. Corolla Altis is already nearly non-existent on our roads, which is a shame for a car with a great platform. Soon the S70 will be as ubiquitous as the Honda Civic. Let’s see how the 3-pot turbo and DCT hold up in the long run, and whether gradual improvements will be made especially for the fuel consumption.
Funtasticko however reports that the S70 will come with a lower-tuned port injected engine across the range with the GDI version reserved only for the highest spec.If such is the case, it will definitely not be the most fuel economical C-segment sedan in the market. In fact it could be the one with the worst compared to Civic, Altis and Mazda3.
Why oh why Proton…? Why not used your own talented designer to upgrade that pathetic made in china cheap car look…? U have done a good job redesign the Accordana (except the rear bumper)…
Redesign the grill and mimicking the Mercedes one will not change the people perceptions…
No rush..let the white mice be the first batch of owners
Don’t compare with a Japanese product as they are light years ahead.
However, its a reasonable product and if priced right, those aligned, will buy it.
Those thinking of the 1.5TGDi or the 1.5T engine is great do take note on the raising prices for maintenance since previous prices published here for comparison
Petronas 5W-30 EO – from RM162.50 to RM189.00 (16% increase sometime in Aug22)
Drain plug gasket – from RM3.88 to RM5.26 (35% increase sometime in 2023?)
Wheel Alignment & Balancing – from RM68 to RM127.20 (87% almost double increase also recently)
Fuel Filter – from RM57 to RM83.8
it’s S50 la, starts from RM60k
This greedy uncle ChunRong will declare it B+ or C…so that can sell higher price compare with T, H …more profit maa to bring back to China…later mr chairman will big smile until ear lorr..
Cant wait for uncle YS Khong to test this up the Genting. Hopefully the handling & power would be on par with Civic RS Turbo if not more.
Others oso can test one no need retired retard to do it
comparing this to the emgrand this looks more different in the inside
Volve tech ah ?
s70 will be better than the civic if it use the tgdi engine.as it use dct gearbox while civic with cvt
sell 65-70k la …many will buy…
Will this one be extra flammable as well
Combination of turbo, DCT and 3-cylinders will be a nightmare
Three years of Proton X50 proved otherwise
Those owners will cry under pillow after 50-80kkm mileage
Nahh 3 years they haven’t cry yet, did they use their X50 as show car? LMAO
So no mild hybrid then eh? Lesson learnt from the failed X90? Not many seen on the road to be honest.
True. Until today I did not see many X90 on the road unlike the X70 and X50. In this price there are many choices for 5 seaters SUV or take the X70. Not many people really want a 7 seater SUV. Want a comfortable 7 seater car we should take a MPV.
Pile of sub standard BS as usual – the suckers that have to put up with this garbage….
Over all average
wah Malaysia plenty of car experts….. kononnya la…
dafaq with 3 cylinderr
Hopefully after S70 launch, its monthly sales will surpass its main competitors (Honda City & Toyota Vios) quickly!
If 1.5L 4 cylinders in Malaysia will only consider
Yes
S40 sales Ethiopians
Proton after sales mmg hampeh..15tahun guna proton aku pernah pakai blm n persona elegance…sape yg tak pernah guna proton silakan…cume kelebihan proton mase guna part mitsubishi jujur aku ckp enjin mmg tahan lasak..skg geely ni tk tau la cmne..barang dr china..paham2 jela
https://dh.geely.com/4DDH