Proton S70
The Proton S70 is a compact sedan[1] produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton. The vehicle was previewed on 20 November 2023, as it is marked the first sedan car produced by Proton following the 49.9% share acquisition by Geely in 2017.[2] The S70 is the successor to the Proton Prevé.
| Proton S70 | |
|---|---|
Front view of 2024 Proton S70. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Also called | Geely Emgrand (fourth generation) |
| Production | November 2023 – present |
| Model years | 2024 – present |
| Assembly | Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak (PTMSB) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Power output | 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,627 mm (103.4 in) |
| Length | 4,602 mm (181.2 in) |
| Width | 1,809 mm (71.2 in) |
| Height | 1,466 mm (57.7 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,300–1,319 kg (2,866–2,908 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Proton Prevé Proton Waja/Proton Wira (spiritual) |
Background edit
The S70 is developed as the result of a joint venture from Geely Auto. The vehicle is based on the fourth generation Geely Emgrand.[3] The first generation Proton S70 has been unveiled at Proton's Tanjong Malim, Perak plant and will begin production on 1 November 2023.[4] The S70 was launched on 28 November 2023, with four variants are offered in Executive, Premium, Flagship and Flagship X.[5] It competes against the Honda City, Nissan Almera, and Toyota Vios.[6] In terms of size, the Proton S70 is smaller compared to the fourth generation Geely Emgrand even though the S70 is positioned in the C-segment while the Geely Emgrand is in the B-segment.[7]
Etymology edit
The "-70" suffix is correlated to it being a C-segment vehicle, similar to the Proton X70[8] despite being based on a B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) platform[9] which would entail a "-50" suffix. The Proton S70 was thought to be named S50 several months before being unveiled[10] due to it being based after the B-segment Geely Emgrand.[11]
Powertrain edit
For the Malaysian market, the S70 comes with a more powerful 1.5-litre port-injected three-cylinder unit with turbocharger coded JLH-3G15T paired with a 7-speed DCT,[12] it is the same engine used on the Proton X50. Unlike the fourth generation Geely Emgrand, which only uses a 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine unit coded JLC-4G15B paired with a CVT and 5-speed manual.[13]
| Petrol engine[14] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission |
| 1.5T PFI | 1,477 cc (90.1 cu in) I3 turbocharged | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 5,500 rpm | 226 N⋅m (23.0 kg⋅m; 167 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm | 7-speed wet DCT |
Safety edit
Proton S70 has been awarded a 5-Star safety rating by ASEAN NCAP in October 2023. The Proton S70 boasts a comprehensive list of safety features including 6 SRS airbags, an extensive array of 13 Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features. The Proton S70 is also equipped with several safety features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Traffic Sign Information (TSI) and Lane Change Assist (LCA).[15]
| ASEAN NCAP score[16] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall stars / Score | 82.95 | |
| Adult occupant | 29.17/32.00 | |
| Child occupant | 43.41/51.00 | |
| Safety assist | 16.50/21.00 | |
| Motorcyclist safety | 11.00/16.00 | |
References edit
- ^ "Proton S70 sedan production version seen without camo - no bodykit, but with LED projector headlights - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Times, Business (2023-11-01). "Proton's new sedan rolls out from Tanjung Malim plant [NSTTV] | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "Proton S70 - new Perdana based on Geely Preface? - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ "Proton S70 sedan production has started - 1.5L Turbo, DCT; B-segment confirmed; bookings now open - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ Tan, Danny. "Proton S70 sedan launched – Executive, Premium, Flagship, X; 1.5T 7DCT; City/Vios rival RM74k to RM95k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Not Proton S50: Proton S70 is the new sedan, possibly launching next month - striking resemblance with Geely Emgrand - Auto News | Carlist.my". Carlist.my - Malaysia's No.1 Car Site. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ Tan, Danny (28 November 2023). "Proton S70 sedan launched – Executive, Premium, Flagship, X; 1.5T 7DCT; City/Vios rival RM74k to RM95k". paultan.org. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Proton S70 name confirmed, not S50! New C-segment, Preve-replacement sedan seen undisguised - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ "2024 Proton S70 sedan's official launch date is Nov 28 - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ "Proton S70 name confirmed, not S50! New C-segment, Preve-replacement sedan seen undisguised - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ "2021 Geely Emgrand - B-segment sedan launched in China, from RM57k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
- ^ Lee, Jonathan (20 November 2023). "Proton S70 to get 148hp 1.5L turbo 3-cylinder engine and DCT; ADAS only on top spec". SoyaCincau.com. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Lye, Gerard (28 February 2022). "2022 Geely Emgrand launched in the Philippines – 1.5L 5MT or CVT; Honda City, Toyota Vios rival; from RM65k". Paultan.org. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Model Proton S70". Proton.com.
- ^ "PROTON LAUNCHES NEW C-SEGMENT SEDAN, THE PROTON S70". Proton.com. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Proton S70 (2023)". v4-web.aseancap.org. Retrieved 2023-11-28.