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Is the new Proton S70 RS more than a new look?

14 Nov 2026 · EN

Proton has named its updated sedan the 2027 S70 RS, where RS stands for Refined Sportiness. It keeps the same 1.5-litre turbo and, Proton says, the same 7.5-second 0–100 km/h time, but gets a new face and a new cabin. Not sponsored; images from Proton's own press release.

Key points

  • Outside, Proton lists a new grille and bumper with red accents, side skirts, red brake calipers, 17-inch wheels, a new rear bumper, a diffuser and four exhaust-tip finishers (Proton release, 5 Nov 2026).
  • Inside: a dual-tone cabin with red accents, a floating centre console, ambient lighting, a Commander Dial and the shifter moved to the steering column. paultan.org and ZigWheels report a 14.6-inch centre screen and an 8.88-inch driver display.
  • The engine is unchanged: 181 PS and 290 Nm through a 7-speed dual-clutch, as reported by ZigWheels and paultan.org.
  • There are only two versions, RS Premium and RS Sportline, and both get Level 2 driver assistance and a 540-degree camera (paultan.org, ZigWheels).
  • Proton says it sold 5,367 S70s of all versions in October 2026. The RS price had not been announced as of 14 Nov 2026.

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