Verdict
The Proton S70 Premium is the sharper buy at RM79,800 because it keeps the same 178 hp, 290 Nm 1.5-litre turbo engine, seven-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox and 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time as the Flagship. The RM10,000 gap buys useful daily-kit upgrades rather than extra pace: adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and steering assist, a 360-degree camera, powered driver’s seat and a 12.3-inch infotainment system. Choose the Flagship if those convenience features matter on your regular commute; otherwise, the Premium leaves little mechanical reason to stretch.
Pick the Proton S70 Premium if you want the same 178 hp and 290 Nm drivetrain for RM10,000 less and can live with passive cruise control, a reversing camera and manual seat adjustment.
Pick the Proton S70 Flagship if adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, a 360-degree camera, powered driver’s seat and larger infotainment are worth RM10,000 to you.
Key differences
- Price: Proton S70 Premium RM79,800; Proton S70 Flagship RM89,800.
- Wheels and tyres: Premium 16-inch alloys with 205/55R16 tyres; Flagship 17-inch alloys with 205/50R17 tyres.
- Infotainment and audio: Premium 8-inch touchscreen with four speakers; Flagship 12.3-inch Atlas OS touchscreen with six speakers.
- Cruise control: Premium passive cruise control; Flagship adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and steering assist.
- Parking camera: Premium reversing camera; Flagship reversing camera with 360-degree camera.
- Driver’s seat: Premium manual adjustment; Flagship power adjustment.
Premium
- RM10,000 cheaper
- Same 178 hp, 290 Nm turbo powertrain
- Keeps AEB, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping steering correction
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control
- No 360-degree camera or powered driver’s seat
- Smaller 8-inch screen and four-speaker audio
Flagship
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and steering assist
- 360-degree camera and powered driver’s seat
- 12.3-inch Atlas OS infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Costs RM10,000 more
- Weighs 1,312 kg versus the Premium’s 1,305 kg
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM79,800✓ | RM89,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 178 hp | 178 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,305 kg | 1,312 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 500 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Giti Comfort F22 | Giti Comfort F22 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen with Bluetooh, Screen Mirroring, 4 speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen Atlas OS Infotainment System with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, eSIM, Voice Control and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 6 Times Free Labour Servicing | 6 Times 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.
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Premium vs Flagship FAQ
Is the Proton S70 Premium or Proton S70 Flagship better?
The Proton S70 Flagship is better equipped, adding adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, a powered driver’s seat and 12.3-inch infotainment. The Premium is better value if those items do not justify the RM10,000 step up.
What is the price difference?
The Proton S70 Flagship costs RM10,000 more than the Proton S70 Premium: RM89,800 versus RM79,800.
Does the Proton S70 Flagship have more power than the Premium?
No. Both use a 1,499 cc turbocharged petrol engine producing 178 hp and 290 Nm, paired with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel drive. Both have a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 7.5 seconds.