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{{short description|Subcompact sedan by Proton}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Proton S70
| image = Proton_S70.png
| caption = 
| manufacturer = [[Company:Proton Holdings|Proton]]
| aka = [[Engineering:Geely Emgrand#fourth|Geely Emgrand (fourth generation)]]
| production = November 2023 – present
| model_years = 2024 – present
| assembly = Malaysia: Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak (PTMSB)
| designer = 
| class = [[Engineering:Compact car|Compact car]] ([[Engineering:C-segment|C]])
| body_style = 4-door [[Engineering:Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| layout = [[Engineering:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform = B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA)
| related = 
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  |'''Petrol:'''
  | 1.5 L [[Engineering:Volvo Engine Architecture|''JLH-3G15T'']] [[Engineering:Indirect injection|PFI]] [[Engineering:Straight-three engine|I3]] [[Engineering:Turbocharger|turbo]]
  }}
| powerout = 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS)
| transmission = 7-speed dual-clutch
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2,627|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4,602|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1,809|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1,466|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{convert|1300|-|1319|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = [[Engineering:Proton Prevé|Proton Prevé]]<br />[[Engineering:Proton Waja|Proton Waja]]/[[Engineering:Proton Wira|Proton Wira]] (spiritual)
| successor = 
| sp = uk
}}

The '''Proton S70''' is a [[Engineering:Compact car|compact]] [[Engineering:Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-23 |title=Proton S70 sedan production version seen without camo - no bodykit, but with LED projector headlights - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2023/10/23/proton-s70-sedan-production-version-seen-without-camo-no-bodykit-but-with-led-projector-headlights/ |access-date=2023-10-29 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref> produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer [[Company:PROTON Holdings|Proton]]. The vehicle was previewed on 20 November 2023, as it is marked the first sedan car produced by [[Company:Proton Holdings|Proton]] following the 49.9% share acquisition by [[Company:Geely|Geely]] in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Business |date=2023-11-01 |title=Proton's new sedan rolls out from Tanjung Malim plant [NSTTV] {{!}} New Straits Times |url=https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2023/11/973691/protons-new-sedan-rolls-out-tanjung-malim-plant-nsttv |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=NST Online |language=en}}</ref> The S70 is the successor to the [[Engineering:Proton Prevé|Proton Prevé]].

== Background ==


The S70 is developed as the result of a joint venture from Geely Auto. The vehicle is based on the fourth generation [[Engineering:Geely Emgrand|Geely Emgrand]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-28 |title=Proton S70 - new Perdana based on Geely Preface? - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2023/08/28/proton-s70-new-perdana-based-on-geely-preface/ |access-date=2023-10-29 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref> The first generation Proton S70 has been unveiled at Proton's Tanjong Malim, Perak plant and will begin production on 1 November 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-01 |title=Proton S70 sedan production has started - 1.5L Turbo, DCT; B-segment confirmed; bookings now open - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2023/11/01/proton-s70-sedan-production-started-bookings-now-open/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-MY}}</ref> The S70 was launched on 28 November 2023, with four variants are offered in Executive, Premium, Flagship and Flagship X.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tan |first1=Danny |title=Proton S70 sedan launched – Executive, Premium, Flagship, X; 1.5T 7DCT; City/Vios rival RM74k to RM95k |url=https://paultan.org/2023/11/28/proton-s70-sedan-launched-executive-premium-flagship-x-1-5t-7dct-city-vios-rival-rm74k-to-rm95k/ |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |access-date=28 November 2023 |language=en-MY}}</ref> It competes against the [[Engineering:Honda City|Honda City]], [[Engineering:Nissan Almera|Nissan Almera]], and [[Engineering:Toyota Vios|Toyota Vios]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Not Proton S50: Proton S70 is the new sedan, possibly launching next month - striking resemblance with Geely Emgrand - Auto News {{!}} Carlist.my |url=https://www.carlist.my/news/not-proton-s50-proton-s70-is-the-new-sedan-possibly-launching-next-month-striking-resemblance-with-geely-emgrand-133087/133087/ |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=Carlist.my - Malaysia's No.1 Car Site |language=English}}</ref> In terms of size, the Proton S70 is smaller compared to the fourth generation [[Engineering:Geely Emgrand|Geely Emgrand]] even though the S70 is positioned in the C-segment while the [[Engineering:Geely Emgrand|Geely Emgrand]] is in the B-segment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tan |first=Danny |date=28 November 2023 |title=Proton S70 sedan launched – Executive, Premium, Flagship, X; 1.5T 7DCT; City/Vios rival RM74k to RM95k |url=https://paultan.org/2023/11/28/proton-s70-sedan-launched-executive-premium-flagship-x-1-5t-7dct-city-vios-rival-rm74k-to-rm95k/ |access-date=12 December 2023 |website=paultan.org}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
The "-70" suffix is correlated to it being a C-segment vehicle, similar to the [[Engineering:Proton X70|Proton X70]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-16 |title=Proton S70 name confirmed, not S50! New C-segment, Preve-replacement sedan seen undisguised - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2023/10/16/proton-s70-name-confirmed-not-s50-new-c-segment-sedan-preve-replacement-seen-undisguised-launch-soon/ |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref> despite being based on a B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) platform<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-21 |title=2024 Proton S70 sedan's official launch date is Nov 28 - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2023/11/21/2024-proton-s70-sedans-official-launch-date-is-nov-28/ |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref> which would entail a "-50" suffix. The Proton S70 was thought to be named S50 several months before being unveiled<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-16 |title=Proton S70 name confirmed, not S50! New C-segment, Preve-replacement sedan seen undisguised - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2023/10/16/proton-s70-name-confirmed-not-s50-new-c-segment-sedan-preve-replacement-seen-undisguised-launch-soon/ |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref> due to it being based after the B-segment [[Engineering:Geely Emgrand|Geely Emgrand]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-30 |title=2021 Geely Emgrand - B-segment sedan launched in China, from RM57k |url=https://paultan.org/2021/08/30/2021-geely-emgrand-b-seg-sedan-launched-in-china/ |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Powertrain ==
For the Malaysian market, the S70 comes with a more powerful 1.5-litre port-injected three-cylinder unit with turbocharger coded [[Engineering:Volvo Engine Architecture|JLH-3G15T]] paired with a 7-speed [[Engineering:Dual-clutch transmission|DCT]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Jonathan |date=20 November 2023 |title=Proton S70 to get 148hp 1.5L turbo 3-cylinder engine and DCT; ADAS only on top spec |url=https://soyacincau.com/2023/11/20/proton-s70-to-get-148hp-1-5l-turbo-3-cylinder-engine-and-dct-adas-only-on-top-spec/ |access-date=12 December 2023 |website=SoyaCincau.com}}</ref> it is the same engine used on the [[Engineering:Proton X50|Proton X50]]. Unlike the fourth generation [[Engineering:Geely Emgrand|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 [[Engineering:Manual transmission|manual]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lye |first=Gerard |date=28 February 2022 |title=2022 Geely Emgrand launched in the Philippines – 1.5L 5MT or CVT; Honda City, Toyota Vios rival; from RM65k |url=https://paultan.org/2022/02/28/2022-geely-emgrand-launched-in-the-philippines/ |access-date=12 December 2023 |website=Paultan.org}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! colspan="5" |Petrol engine<ref>{{Cite web |title=Model Proton S70 |url=https://www.proton.com/en/models/protons70 |website=Proton.com}}</ref>
|-
!Model
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
!Transmission
|-
|1.5T [[Engineering:Fuel injection|PFI]]
|1,477 cc (90.1 cu in) [[Engineering:Straight-three engine|I3]] [[Engineering:Turbocharger|turbocharged]]
|150 PS (110&nbsp;kW; 148&nbsp;hp) @ 5,500 rpm
|226 N⋅m (23.0&nbsp;kg⋅m; 167&nbsp;lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm
|7-speed wet [[Engineering:Dual-clutch transmission|DCT]]
|}

== Safety ==
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 [[Engineering:Airbag|SRS airbags]], an extensive array of 13 Level 2 [[Engineering:Advanced driver-assistance system|Advanced Driver Assistance System]] (ADAS) features. The Proton S70 is also equipped with several safety features such as [[Engineering:Automated emergency braking system|Autonomous Emergency Braking]] (AEB), [[Engineering:Adaptive cruise control|Intelligent Cruise Control]] (ICC), [[Traffic-sign recognition|Traffic Sign Information]] (TSI) and [[Engineering:Blind spot monitor|Lane Change Assist]] (LCA).<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 November 2023 |title=PROTON LAUNCHES NEW C-SEGMENT SEDAN, THE PROTON S70 |url=https://www.proton.com/en/happenings/2023/october/proton-launches-new-c-segment-sedan-the-proton-s70#:~:text=Safety%20is%20prioritised%20in%20Proton,Assistance%20System%20(ADAS)%20features. |access-date=12 December 2023 |website=Proton.com}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+2023 Proton S70 Executive
(6 airbags)
! colspan="3" |ASEAN NCAP score<ref>{{Cite web |title=Proton S70 (2023) |url=https://v4-web.aseancap.org/result/10553 |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=v4-web.aseancap.org}}</ref>
|-
!'''Overall stars / Score'''
|'''82.95'''
|-
!'''Adult occupant'''
| colspan="2" |29.17/32.00
|-
!'''Child occupant'''
| colspan="2" |43.41/51.00
|-
!'''Safety assist'''
| colspan="2" |16.50/21.00
|-
!'''Motorcyclist safety'''
| colspan="2" |11.00/16.00
|}

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