The Proton S70 is expected to be priced lower than the X50 SUV, as well as its sedan rivals the B-segment Honda City and Toyota Vios, Berita Harian has reported.
Production of the S70 has commenced following the discontinuation of the the Exora MPV after 14 years of being in production, and the S70 will be marketed as a C-segment model that will bring increased competition within the segment, according to RHB Investment Bank analyst Syahril Hanafiah.
The Proton X50 is priced from RM86,300 for the base 1.5T Standard variant, and goes up to RM113,000 for the top Flagship variant.
In terms of the S70’s intended rivals, the Honda City is priced from RM84,900 for the base 1.5 S variant, while the top 1.5 RS combustion-engined variant is priced at RM99,900. For the hybrid e:HEV, this is priced at RM111,900. From Toyota is the Vios, which is sold in Malaysia in two variants; the 1.5 E at RM89,600, and the 1.5 G at RM95,900.
The S70 is expected to start from under the RM85,000 mark when its pricing is announced, undercutting its key B-segment sedan rivals in doing so. The S70 could compete not just against C-segment rivals the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, but could also disrupt the B-segment sedan market by offering a more powerful engine, an uprated transmission and larger dimensions.
At its base, the Proton S70 is built from the B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) that also underpins the X50 SUV, and like its SUV sibling, the S70 is based on an existing Geely model in the fourth-generation Emgrand.
Numerous changes have been carried out, such as the replacing of the 1.5 NA engine and CVT gearbox from the Emgrand to the turbocharged three-cylinder engine and 7DCT in the S70, along with ride and handling that has been tuned for Malaysian roads.
Read more about the Proton S70 along with our first impressions, here. Proton has announced the date for the official launch for the S70, and this will be taking place November 28.
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Expensive China car hiding in Proton name.
If price properly could become a hot cake
Sell S70 same price with Vios and City.
Then you know which one hot cake or hot air.
Not bad. This is one of a cheaper B-segment sedan.
right price tag…good strategy to win malaysia market.
China b segment ,poorly engineered car cannot jual mahal la
now got new member to proton workshop campers
club lounge
Great option for those hipokrit green towelheads to get proton S70 after boikot of their beloved jewish Mercedes luxury cars, kihkikih
“The Proton X50 is priced from RM86,300 for the base 1.5T Standard variant, and goes up to RM113,000 for the top Flagship variant.”
Is this the official statement from Proton?
X50 bah.. ko belum beli ke Suv terpaling mantap
X50 lah boss…
The pricing is lebih kurang..but whats bad is people start booking blind..Selling a 80-100K car without actual pricing is against the law.
If Mydin hypermart has approximate or no pricing on its products,dont u think the authorities will raid it?
People r so desperado to book blindfolded..thats amazing.
Common Proton…dont force your fanboys to lengthen the HP loan to 10 years,when they need only 7 years.
This is for X50 bro
yalor…slow news day ka? how is price speculation from ‘analyst’ news worthy? majority already can guess the price will mostly slot between vios/city and civic/corolla
Sell at 50k je
like
Lol. Nak bergaya, duit tak ade.
Bergaya dengan pakai Proton??
First time I hear.
Masa balik kampung kena park jauh jauh dari rumah tau.
Should be similar with China price since it is CKD Geely car here anyway. Anything higher than that is a scam.
Proton wira 1.3 litre manual in 1998 is already at RM46k. Hopefully you are not smoking any ganja!
The Executives at Proton HQ :
“Then how do we are going to make more revenues and profit, if the price is not adjusted rightfully?” :V
Yes, the price must adjust much lower
Because of the new vios, everytime got new car coming out buyer will check 3 things:
1.got spare tyre?
2.back seat can fold down?
3.rear headroom cramp or not?
Ive sat in the s70 during preview session. And yes the headroom is wayyyyy better than perodua vios. You dont need to bend ur back to get more headroom. The back rest can also be adjusted and have spare tires as well. Eventhough only using the donut temporary tires
Vios is the real MVP here…
When City launched, people compares it with Vios…
When S70 revealed, people compares it with Vios…
Even when MB launched the new C Class, some people compares it with Vios…
Lol…
with 9 years loan no problem buy city
Ya. And when you sell it, you probably get back addition 10k more than Proton… which is the premium you pay now, but will take back later
Its true. Resale value is important
I bought a 2010 class in 2014 for RM140k + now its only worth 40k+. 70% value gone in 10 years.
Another myvi SE i had from 2008 for 51k, sold in 2018 for 22K. Only 57% value has gone
If base model starting start from the RM78,000 theb it is good start from Proton.
Agree. I think the pricing will be around what you said. In fact, I think it may start at 75k onwards.
Sell cheap . Cant wait for raya jam hehe.
Error.. don’t think so. It’s more likely to be on par with X50 rather than lower. No point going too low until quality affected. Vios and city is both large B segment but not C segment. I hope S70 don’t make same mistake like preve.. priced too low until too much quality compromised.
put starting 70k to 90k max la, mahal siapa mau beli
Proton wira 1.3 litre manual in 1998 is already at RM46k. Hopefully you are not smoking any ganja!
No Apple Car Play or Android Auto, i dont want la… ketinggalan zaman ni… masih dalam gua.
Better buy local brand. If you buy H or T brand, you’ll forget the ground, always hogging the fast lane, always update status of car in social media even when changing bulb only, always try to mention your car when in conversation with other friends who drive local brand cars, always take other people designated parking.. and many more.
What a waste of time on this competition and tactics by Proton… Just tell us how much the price of each variant so we know. At the end of the day it’s the China design and made you rebadge so, again… Don’t waste our time.
Stop playing mind game with us, Proton. Just tell us the price of each variant how much. We are sick of this expired tactics of marketing gimmick… After all it’s China designed and made.
Paul Tan quoted Berita Harian as source. Berita Harian quoted RHB Investment analyst as source. 1 more week of similar & recycled story until official revelation by Proton to maintain hype & interest. This is the time to look at other brand’s promotion, sure banyak discount to counter Proton.
Pls scrap all vehicles above 20yrs laa. BTW, Bengs won’t buy this car.
Compared to vios city lose only on higher fuel consumption and timing belt maintenance. Specs, handling, power far win can be comparable to altis and civic dy.
Expected for a non-turbo version. Disappointed at last. Not interested anymore.
RM70K boleh beli la… more than that, jgn harap la. Pasal otak melayu kosong kena pakai China kete as nasional car… cukup la tipu rakyat.
Syabas Proton. Saya support
No cars should be proced at RM 85k especially coming from a brand like Proton. It’s ridiculous. Proton should have been sold to Peugoet instead of Geely.
Cheaper? Below 85k? Yes, for the base model. But Flagship will definitely be higher. Probably start around 82k