First Drive: 2024 Proton S70 Flagship X - We've been waiting too long!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 2024
- B-segment? C-segment? Does it matter?
A more important question: is it fair to hand the S70 some points purely because it's "not another SUV"?
Those were Jim's exact thoughts while first sampling Proton's newest four-door sedan, one that was unofficially known for so long to Malaysians as the S50, a potential return to form for lovers of the Preve, Waja, Wira and beyond.
Following the surprise name reveal and an unexpected jump up in segment classification, the S70 is a return to the national automaker's roots and an opportunity for Proton to flex their 'ride and handling' chops once again, more than 10 years after their previous C-segment contender, the Preve.
It competes with Japanese B-segment four-doors like the Honda City and Toyota Vios on price but offers a dimensionally larger proposition and more performance by way of a standard 1.5-litre turbocharged engine.
Bolstered by high equipment levels and a refinement that's impressive even against other Geely-derived models, the S70's appeal and value is clear to see, though it's tough to tell whether this is enough to sway customers to Proton.
Stay tuned for the full review!
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0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - Exterior
1:00 - Engine & Powertrain
1:22 - Interior (Front Seats)
2:27 - Interior (Rear Seats)
3:10 - Initial Driving Impressions
6:30 - Closing Thoughts
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"front end" hehe that's the IT guy we got there
I would say, Sir, you are one of the best reviewers on my list 👏👏
Much appreciated!
Excellent presentation!
Thank you!
Hey bro, is it true what they said abt thr throttle configuration is a lil off? Is it something obvious? I dont think we can observe that with our 5 mins test drive maybe you can.
Could you elaborate? For us the throttle response felt pretty standard for a small downsized turbo petrol. There's always going to be that slight lag and slight overcompensation in power delivery.
Most impressive Proton I driven is Inspira. After 11 years still can confidently go up to 150km/h with ease. Is S70 better than Inspira?
Mestilah
Kalah mgkn bab torseam beam je
Hahaha my savvy manual abd saga vvt cvt also can go 150kmh with ease
i own both. the answer so far is yes.
but inspira is really darn good for the price.
plus point: s70 does look like inspira R3 in certain ways (especially the white one)
YES! S70 easily go 200km/h and still feels so stable
hi, i consider to buy used inspira. it is a fuel thirsty when driving average of 100kmh? how far rm50 can get you to? @@RidhuanRozairi
Can use Shell V Power or Shell Racing fuel ? Thanks
Quite extra for the S70 (and 90% of cars) but if you want to, can pump V Power Racing or Blaze 100. Let us know how it goes!
Agreed. Been waiting like for years since 2019, after several months X70 launched. I thought after X50 launched in 2020, the S70 will be released on 2021, somehow 2022 - still waiting with those "S50" name rumors, 2023 - well, again it's SUV this time which is the X90, almost 2024 then this S70 launched. Was it worth the wait? Even I my self not sure anymore now. I personally love sedan cars which cost me several years to wait for Proton to launch its upcoming sedan. For Japan Sedan B segment mostly still have me hanging for its spec & price given throughout all those years, while their C & D segment sedans are very pricey for my budget. So I just waited for proton sedan and now its 2024, does it worth my time to wait? Well, I guess so. 🤔🤷🏻
It's a shame that the world has gone so SUV crazy, even a 'family sedan' like the S70 can look exciting by comparison. Agreed that the Japanese B-segment cars are getting up there at the limits of what is justifiable in price, which makes the slightly larger Proton all the more disruptive. Hope you find your ideal sedan!
My opinion is the S70 is not matured yet, shifting from NA CVT(Emgrand) to Turbo DCT on a similar chasis, it has obvious rattling noises & vibrations during low speed and idling (similar opinions as paultan's review), perhaps the mounting is not fitted well with the different engine. The throttle response is a bit off for me as well and the steering wheel feels light when cruising on the highway. Hoping from a better refinement from Proton in the near future. #MyOpinion
On our drive, yes, the vibration at idle is present but only from the outside (imperceptible to the driver/passengers), and refinement was much better compared to the X50/X70, especially at launch. True, the steering is light, but keeping it stable at high speed wasn't an issue for us. Still, no harm in waiting for Proton to iron out the small issues as customer feedback comes in.
LOTUS handling?
TerRacun..
Tgdi kedarah petrol sb hp pun tggi dr mpi
Tak semestinya. HP pun tak beza sangat. Tujuan teknologi GDI (gasoline direct injection) utamanya adalah untuk tambahkan FC
To date, I have not seen any on the road in my locality.
I've seen many in KL
Many in penang as well
Seen it daily in kl 😮
Asal elok je mesti very European, very continental.
Mungkin awak perlu memiliki kereta Eropah dulu sebelum komen? Lepas tu beri komen yang objektif.
German and Italy on top
Ada DNA VW BMW Volvo
Speaker BMW
@@wongcw08setuju
90% Continental design language in and out. You know when you owned several conti cars.
Welcome to the tumbling ride effect of the torsion beam.
majority car use torsion beam at the back, cant complain. more cheaper plus better than no suspension. even mazda 3 with 156k price tag using torsion beam at the back. this is not all rounder. for fuel economy, city and almera win. this car cheap, having power engine and up-to-date safety. let this car continue for another 5 years and see what the others user complain. still early to judge
It's a 'family' sedan, after all. Independent rear suspension doesn't equal 'good', same as torsion beam doesn't equal 'bad'. We've been impressed by so many cars with a well-tuned torsion beam rear end. A great example is the Renault Megane RS throughout multiple generations.
Feeling Conti? Jauh sgt. 😂 Dulu mase x70 keluar,semua ckp pergh mantap solid.masuk drive, hmmm biase2 je. Xde wow ape pun.