No more Photoshops, this is the actual Proton S70 you can now buy - 150 PS/226 Nm 1.5L 3-cyl, full ADAS and more
Sanjay · Nov 20, 2023 12:00 AM
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S70 Flagship pictured
The all-new 2023 Proton S70sedan is finally here in Malaysia, in all its glory: P1 has showcased the car in full recently, we've got a live gallery for you, and full specifications of the sedan.
Note however that pricing isn't released yet – that will come at a later date. Bookings, however, are open.
Proton S70 variants
As shared in an earlier article, there will be 4 variants of the sedan here: Executive, Premium, Flagship, and Flagship X. The main differentiators among them are their featureset, and the breakdown is as below:
The model is bestowed with 7-colour palette, though not all are available for each variant:
S70 Executive
Snow White
Space Gray
S70 Premium
Snow White
Armour Silver
Space Gray
Passion Red
S70 Flagship
Snow White
Armour Silver
Space Gray
Passion Red
Marine Blue
Teal Bayou Green
S70 Flagship X
Snow White
Space Gray
Marine Blue
Teal Bayou Green
Quartz Black
Proton S70 engine
What's under the hood is also confirmed to be the MPI version (port fuel injection only, no direct injection) of Proton's 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged mill; producing 150 PS and 226 Nm of torque. This engine is also shared with the Proton X50Standard, Executive, and Premium, with the same output.
This engine is locally-made in Proton's Tanjung Malim engine plant. Linked to that mill is the brand's 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7-DCT). It's front-wheel drive (FWD).
Drivers will be able to switch between three driving modes: Eco, Sport, and Comfort.
Proton S70 suspension
Underneath the skin, the S70 comes with MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam setup at the back; on par with the Geely Emgrand sold elsewhere. It rests on the BMA (B-segment Modular Architecture) platform that's also shared with the X50.
Like the engine, the steering can also be attuned to either Normal, Sport, and Comfort modes.
Lots of time were spent localising the suspension, so it should be the Proton quality we've grown to recognise: the company says 75,000 man hours and over 1.2 million kilometres of testing were done for suspension tuning.
Proton S70 safety and ADAS
In terms of safety, the Proton S70 comes with 6 airbags as standard alongside the bevy of requisite active safety items (ABS, EBD, VSC, and so on).
Beyond that, it also gets a suite of advanced driver aids (ADAS), as below. Note which variant which gets what too:
Proton X70 ADAS
Feature
Variant
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (ACC w/ S&G)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
Lane Centering Control (LCC)
Traffic Sign Information (TSI)
Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC)
Flagship, Flagship X
Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Door Opening Warning (DOW)
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Executive, Premium, Flagship
These systems work through a 12-sensor setup, which includes a milimetre wave radar (effective range of up to 30 metres), and a monocular camera that can 'see' up to 150 metres.
Beyond the above, the S70 also comes with a 360-degree camera and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Proton S70 price and launch date
With official photos shown, full specifications now disclosed, the launch of the Proton S70 draws ever closer. Prices will be shared on its proper launch day.
That said, bookings are open at RM 500 a pop. Public previews have been up and running at selected dealers around the country since 11-November 2023.
With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.
