Already previewed in dealerships nationwide, the new 2026 Proton S70 is finally now launched via an online livestream on the Malaysian carmaker’s social media platforms. Now powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the car — dubbed MC1 for its first Minor Change update — is priced from RM73,800 on-the-road without insurance, and is available in four variants: Executive, Premium, Flagship, and Flagship X.
- Proton S70 Executive – RM73,800
- Proton S70 Premium – RM79,800
- Proton S70 Flagship – RM89,800
- Proton S70 Flagship X – RM94,800
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The biggest change to the new 2026 Proton S70 MC1 lies beneath the bonnet. In place of the three-cylinder mill is now a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder direct-injection engine, shared with the all-new X50 and new X70, which produces 181 hp and 290 Nm of torque — an increase of 31 hp and 64 Nm over the outgoing three-pot unit.
Power is sent to the front wheels via the same seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), enabling a 0-100 km/h sprint in just 7.5 seconds — 1.5 seconds quicker than the outgoing model. Proton also claims improved efficiency, with a fuel consumption figure of 5.7 L/100 km.
Proton says that the engine is now paired with a low inertia and electronically controlled turbocharger, allowing for up to 8% better throttle response thanks to reduced turbo lag. Just like the recently updated Proton X70, the engine also uses a silent-toothed timing chain allowing for a 4% reduction in engine noise compared to the previous three-cylinder mil.
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Unlike what’s in the engine bay, however, the car’s exterior changes remain rather conservative. The new 2026 Proton S70 MC1 is differentiated by new headlights, with new repositioned turn signals that are now separate from the daytime running light (DRL) signature, along with new taillight startup animations and alloy wheel designs. Other standard exterior equipment on the Executive variant includes:
- Halogen headlights
- LED DRLs
- LED taillights
- 16-inch alloy wheels
The Premium variant adds:
- LED headlights with auto function
- Rear full-width light bar
- Automatically folding side mirrors
- Reverse camera
The Flagship variant adds:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Security tint
The Flagship X variant adds:
- Aerokit
The new Aerokit on the Proton S70 Flagship X brings several design enhancements, including a more pronounced front lip with side canards, black side skirting, a rear diffuser-like effect, and a rear bootlid spoiler. For those who opt for the black or white exterior colour options, the Aerokit is also further accentuated with red lining for added sportiness.
Speaking of colours, the new Proton S70 is available in six exterior finishes: Quartz Black, Snow White, Armour Silver, Marine Blue, Space Grey, and Ruby Red — the latter first making its debut on the all-new Proton Saga.
Inside, the new Proton S70 is largely unchanged but introduces interior lighting that can be switched on via a button on the centre console. Apart from that, you can expect the same level of equipment, including the 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment screen — the latter now with support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other standard interior equipment on the Executive variant include:
- 8-inch infotainment head unit
- Fabric seats
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Rear air vents
- Two USB Type-C ports
- Three USB Type-A ports
- 4-speaker sound system
- Remote engine start
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- N95 cabin air filter
The Premium variant adds:
- Leatherette seats
- Leatherette steering wheel
- Automatic climate control
- Reverse camera
The Flagship variant adds:
- 12.3-inch infotainment head unit
- 10.3-inch LCD meter combination
- Power-adjustable driver seat
- Wireless charging pad
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Voice Command
- 6-speaker sound system
- Ambient lighting system
The Flagship X variant adds:
- Sunroof
- Black interior headliner
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As for safety, the new Proton S70 comes standard with six airbags and introduces several new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features such as lane change assist, door opening warning, and rear cross traffic alert. Just like before, the two Flagship variants are treated to the full suite of Level 2 ADAS systems for improved safety. Standard safety features include:
- 6 airbags
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- Brake Assist (BA)
- Door Opening Warning (DOW)
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Allert (RTCA)
- Hill Hold Assist (HHA)
- 3 rear parking sensors
The Premium adds:
- 2 front parking sensors
The Flagship adds:
- Level 2 ADAS
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-and-go function
- Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
- Lane Centreing Control (LCC)
- Traffic Sign Information (TSI)
- Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TMPS)
- 360 camera with 3D display
The Flagship X adds:
- Front Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
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The 2026 Proton S70 is priced from RM73,800 on the road and without insurance. Included in the price is a five-year unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty, a five-year data package (2GB/month), and eight times of free labour costs for your scheduled services.
In conjunction with the launch of the 2026 Proton S70 MC1 update, Proton is offering an exclusive launch rebate of RM5,000 for those who register their vehicles before 31st March 2026. With the rebate, the sticker price of the Proton S70 drops to RM68,800 for the Executive, RM74,800 for the Premium, RM84,800 for the Flagship, and RM89,800 for the Flagship X.
Additionally, the national carmaker is also offering a trade-in overtrade support of up to RM2,000, alongside free upgraded add-ons through the Proton Insurance programme. Early bird buyers within this time window will also receive a special nine-year financing option, available with a margin of up to 90% and interest rates starting from 2.25% per annum.
The Proton S70 is also included in the Ministry of Transport’s matching grant programme for non-roadworthy vehicles older than 20 years of age. Eligible customers trading in their vehicles will benefit from an RM2,000 overtrade rebate, matched by another RM2,000 from the government, for a total rebate of RM4,000.
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