Car Buyer's Guide

Proton Exora vs Proton S70

Proton Exora

Proton Exora

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Proton S70

Proton S70

Verdict

The S70 has a 74% bigger boot, while the Exora is 14% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the Exora has over the S70

Seat BeltsFront FoglampsWing Mirror Turn IndicatorsCup Holders

What the S70 has over the Exora

Stability ControlBlind Spot Info SystemISOFIXLED Daytime Running LightsRear FoglampsCruise ControlTiptronicHill Start AssistSteering Audio ControlSteering TelescopicReverse Camera

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The Exora's wheelbase is 103 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the S70: 500 litres against 132.

Exora 4,610 × 1,809 × 1,691 mm · wheelbase 2,730 mmS70 4,602 × 1,809 × 1,466 mm · wheelbase 2,627 mm
1,6914,610 mmWheelbase 2,730 mm1,4664,602 mmWheelbase 2,627 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM59,800RM59,800
Body typeMPVSedan
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCKDCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM90✓
Monthly instalment (est.)RM610/moRM610/mo
Insurance / year (est.)RM1,834RM1,834
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, turbocharged16-valve DOHC DVVT (i-GT), Port Fuel Injection
Capacity1,561 cc1,499 cc
Horsepower138 hp at 5,000 rpm✓118 hp at 6,100 rpm
Torque205 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓150 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Cylinder ArrangementInline 4Inline 4
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore × Stroke76 mm × 86 mm73.4 mm × 88.57 mm
Compression Ratio8.9—
Drivetrain
TransmissionCVT AutomaticCVT Automatic
Transmission NameCVT8-speed CVT with Manual Mode
Transmission ManufacturerPunch Powertrain—
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
Top Speed—186 km/h✓
Dimensions
Length4,610 mm4,602 mm
Width1,809 mm1,809 mm
Height1,691 mm1,466 mm
Wheelbase2,730 mm2,627 mm
Weight1,447 kg1,269 kg
Fuel Tank55 litres50 litres
Doors54
Seats75
Boot Space132 litres500 litres✓
Front Tyre205/55R16205/55R16
Rear Tyre205/55R16205/55R16
Spare TyreFull-size 16" SteelSpace Saver
Factory TyresGoodyear Assurance—
Wiper Blade (Driver)—24 inch
Wiper Blade (Passenger)—17 inch
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels16" Alloy16" Turbine-style Alloys
Rear Wheels16" Alloy16" Turbine-style Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering)Electric Power Steering
Safety
Airbags2 (Driver and Passenger)6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control—✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Child Safety LockManual for rear doorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row—
Blind Spot Info System—✓
ISOFIX—ISOFIX with Top Tether
Lane-keeping AssistNoNo
Seatbelt ReminderFront Seats OnlyRear Seat Reminder, All Seats
Safety Notes—Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Warning, Door Opening Warning; no AEB/ACC/lane-keep (camera ADAS reserved for 1.5TD Flagship variants)
Lighting
HeadlampsHalogen ReflectorHalogen
TaillampsLED CombinationLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights—✓
Front Foglamps✓—
Rear Foglamps—✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓—
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableFabric
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row60:40 Split-folding, Fixed Headrests
Front Air-conManual Air-conManual Air Conditioning
Rear Air-conRear Vents with BlowerRear AC Vents
Power Sockets1 Front1 Front, 2 USB-A and 1 USB-C Front, 1 USB-A and 1 USB-C Rear
Interior LightingMap LightsFront and Rear Interior Lamps
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row—
AudioRadio with CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, 4 Speakers8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down onlyFour Windows, Auto Up/Down with Anti-trap
Engine StartManual KeyKeyless Push Button Start with Remote Engine Start
LocksRemote control activationKeyless Entry
Cruise Control—Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
Tiptronic—✓
Steering Audio Control—✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic—✓
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activated
Parking Sensor Rear2 Sensors3 Sensors
Reverse Camera—Yes
Bluetooth✓✓
Hill Start Assist—✓
Instrument ClusterElectroluminescent AnalogueDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeHandbrakeElectronic
Convenience Notes—N95 cabin filter; Eco/Sport/Comfort drive modes; Auto Brake Hold; 12V socket (120W); electric door mirrors with manual fold; urethane steering wheel; aerokit optional
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited✓
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes—6x free labour servicing

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.

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