Sometime in early November 2023 we were invited by PROTON to try out their new C segment sedan, the 2024 Proton S70 1.5T sedan. This is their first all-new sedan since Geely came into the picture. Based on their BMA platform, this B/C segment car is based on the Geely Emgrand but we now think of this as a full C segment sedan as the car is actually nothing like a B segment sized car. It is as wide, and as long as a C segment sedan (think Toyota Corolla size – Corolla has an overall length of 4,630mm while the S70 is 4,638mm on a slightly shorter wheelbase).
1. The specifications, exterior and interior, as well as our opinions of the S70
2. The acceleration test against PRICE SEGMENT competitors (note “price segment” as it goes against B segment cars which will tell you the estimated price of the S70 vs Japanese competitors I.e, its going to be cheaper than the equivalent C segment sized car from the looks of it).
3. The handling (up to 80km.h) test - It's quite good actually. You can tell that the car now suits Malaysian road conditions and it is predictable through corners.
4. Trying out new and improved Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) level 2 and the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
The Proton S70 gets a 150ps, 226Nm 1.5litre turbocharged 3 cylinder engine found in the X50 and X70 SUVs here in Malaysia. It gets a 7 speed Dual Clutch Transmission powering the front wheels. Estimated 0-100kmh feels like it just slightly around 9.9seconds and feels good on the move at normal speeds (the test allowed speeds of up to 80-90kmh).
With a wheelbase of 2,650mm, it definitely is more C segment than B segment. It is also 1,820mm wide making it have plenty of elbow room too. It is actually has a wheelbase as long as the Proton Preve but is wider (Preve is 1,786mm wide)
Prices have not been announced at the time of the release of the videos, and if you want photos of the new car, here are more of them below together with the specs, colours and equipment.
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