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Everyone knows a turbo version of the Proton S70 MC2 is coming (so far the MC2 family comprises just the turbo-less Lite and Prime), but these photos are doing the rounds on Threads, suggesting that the turbo line-up could welcome a new variant called the RS (or could all turbo S70s be called RS moving forward, for differentation’s sake?). We’re going to tread very carefully, and here’s why.
Disregard the ‘protoncarsofficial’ handle; Proton does not currently have an official Threads account. The post contains two practically-identical shots of a car on a trailer, with black door mirrors and door handles, and its rear quarter panel and rims taped up. The caption claims that this is the S70 RS, that there are exterior cosmetic changes, that it has the X50 facelift‘s interior and that there will be Flagship and Flagship X variants.
OK, but we noticed something a little off – spot the difference between the two photos. Yup, the pic on the left has ‘KENDERAAN PANJANG & LEBAR’ below the car while the pic on the right adds ‘AWAS’ to the front of the phrase. The likelihood of the same car being on two different trailers is… now, we’re not insinuating anything, but AI is everywhere these days. If just one shot had been posted, nobody would be the wiser, really.
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Anyway, another Threads post shows a different car (camo-ed) at a petrol station with its front door open, somewhat corroborating the X50 facelift interior claim because the red centre console (which you’ll only find on the X50 Flagship) can be seen.
The car has been spotted quite a few times in Malaysia already, but the clearest crystal ball to gaze into is none other than the latest fourth-gen Geely Emgrand, which was revealed only last week. Besides the X50 facelift’s interior, we’re expecting new front and rear ends, wheels and tail lamps for the new turbo S70, but the same 181 PS/290 Nm 1.5 litre BHE15-EFZ i-GT turbo direct-injected four-cylinder engine and seven-speed wet DCT. Excited?
Proton S70
from RM59,800 
Proton X90
from RM106,800 
Proton eMas 7 PHEV
from RM109,800 
Proton X70
from RM106,800 
Proton Saga
from RM38,990 
Proton eMas 5
from RM59,800 
Proton X50
from RM89,800 
Proton eMas 7
from RM103,800 
proton improving rapidly by leaps and bounds under Geely, so this is thanks to which peoples republic party and thanks to president X…oops sorry i mean, thanks to which PMX and which DSAI
If gearshift changed like x50 uncle benz wiper stick type, no manual shift mode, is a trade off.
Should call it S75
who cares? China car not reliable and no resale value. If you don’t want rear axle to come out and die accident, just get reliable quality Honda City. Anyone want good rebate now can DM me.
Honda? Who wants a rust chassis as feature coming out of dealer? With rear drum brake instead of advertised solid disc no less? Yuck!!
Rust with car are very common,
Engine and transmission also go lacks lubrication,
Due to stockpiles for few months++
2027 can find 2026 old stocks not yet register.
Reliable brake disks at the low low price of 90k
Honda selling outdated cars for today’s price, cannot-lah. You need to find a new job soon as Honda is not doing well worldwide.
Honda got more better tech cars but as usual Hikom don’t want bring them in, these supposed to be slow down the tech lost
Nice, it’s getting a some level of facelift for the interior.
Can enjoy 7.5s 180hp comfortably.
Proton S70 1.5 Turbo is the best value for money. Best in class ! This car can smoke honda civic anytime on a straight road.