Proton S70 Premium vs Flagship
Verdict
At RM79,800 versus RM89,800, the Proton S70 Premium and Proton S70 Flagship are mechanically identical: 1.5-litre petrol, 178 hp, 290 Nm, wet dual-clutch auto and front-wheel drive. They also share the same 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 500-litre boot, six airbags, AEB, RM90 road tax and five-year warranty. So the RM10,000 gap does not buy extra performance, space or the listed safety basics. On paper, you are paying for trim, not mechanicals — check the equipment list before signing.
Pick the Proton S70 Premium if you want the same 178 hp, 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 500-litre boot for RM10,000 less.
Pick the Proton S70 Flagship if its extra trim equipment matters to you after inspection, because the drivetrain, performance, boot space and safety count are the same.
Key differences
- Price: RM79,800 vs RM89,800
- Power and torque: 178 hp/290 Nm vs 178 hp/290 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 7.5 s vs 7.5 s
- Boot space: 500 L vs 500 L
- Safety basics: 6 airbags and AEB vs 6 airbags and AEB
- Road tax per year: RM90 vs RM90
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 79,800✓ | RM 89,800 |
| 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.
Premium
- RM10,000 cheaper to buy
- Same 178 hp and 290 Nm
- Same 500-litre boot
- Not the highest trim
- No performance advantage over Flagship
- Showroom equipment gap needs checking
Flagship
- Same 178 hp and 290 Nm as Premium
- Same 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same six airbags and AEB
- Costs RM10,000 more
- No extra power or torque
- No quicker 0-100 km/h time
Premium vs Flagship FAQ
Is the Proton S70 Premium or Proton S70 Flagship better?
The Proton S70 Premium is the better buy on the figures. It matches the Flagship for power, torque, acceleration, boot space, airbags, AEB, warranty and road tax, while costing RM10,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Proton S70 Flagship costs RM10,000 more than the Proton S70 Premium, at RM89,800 against RM79,800.
Are the Proton S70 Premium and Proton S70 Flagship mechanically different?
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. Both do 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.