Proton S70 Flagship vs Flagship X
Verdict
This is a trim decision, not a drivetrain one. The Proton S70 Flagship is RM89,800, while the Proton S70 Flagship X is RM94,800, so the RM5,000 gap does not buy more pace on paper: both use the 1,499 cc petrol engine with 178 hp and 290 Nm, a wet dual-clutch auto and front-wheel drive, and both do 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. Space and running basics are also locked together at 2,627 mm wheelbase, 500 litres of boot space, six airbags, AEB, five-year warranty and RM90 road tax.
Pick the Proton S70 Flagship if you want the same 178 hp, 7.5-second 0-100 km/h pace, 500-litre boot and safety spec for RM5,000 less.
Pick the Proton S70 Flagship X if a specific Flagship X trim item matters to you, because the listed mechanicals, dimensions and safety numbers match the Flagship.
Key differences
- Price: Proton S70 Flagship RM89,800 vs Proton S70 Flagship X RM94,800
- Power and torque: 178 hp/290 Nm vs 178 hp/290 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds vs 7.5 seconds
- Boot space: 500 litres vs 500 litres
- Safety: 6 airbags with AEB vs 6 airbags with AEB
- Road tax: RM90 a year vs RM90 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 89,800✓ | RM 94,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 178 hp | 178 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.5 s |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,602 mm | 4,602 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,627 mm | 2,627 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 500 L |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | RM 90 |
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.
Flagship
- RM5,000 cheaper to buy
- Same 178 hp and 290 Nm as the Flagship X
- Same 500-litre boot, six airbags and AEB
- No quicker than the Flagship X: 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h
- No larger boot than the Flagship X: 500 litres
Flagship X
- Same 178 hp and 290 Nm as the cheaper Flagship
- Same 500-litre boot and 2,627 mm wheelbase
- Same six airbags and AEB
- Costs RM5,000 more to buy
- No listed gain in 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds in both
- No listed gain in road tax: RM90 a year in both
Flagship vs Flagship X FAQ
Is the Proton S70 Flagship or Proton S70 Flagship X better?
On the listed numbers, the Proton S70 Flagship is the better buy. It has the same 178 hp, 290 Nm, 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 500-litre boot, six airbags and AEB for less money.
What is the price difference?
The Proton S70 Flagship X costs RM5,000 more. The Proton S70 Flagship is RM89,800, while the Proton S70 Flagship X is RM94,800.
Does the Proton S70 Flagship X perform better than the Proton S70 Flagship?
No. Both use a 1,499 cc petrol engine with 178 hp and 290 Nm, a wet dual-clutch automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive, and both do 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.