It is no secret that a major refresh for the 2026 Proton S70 was in the works and now it is has officially arrived at all 3S/4S showrooms nationwide with bookings being accepted from Feb 7 onwards.
Gone is the three-banger, replaced with the new four-cylinder turbocharged i-GT 1.5-litre engine that first debuted in the Proton X50. It is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Outputs are 181 PS and 290 Nm of torque over the outgoing engines 150 PS and 226 Nm.
The extra grunt improves the century sprint time to 7.5 seconds and returns consumption figures of 5.7L/100km.
From a cosmetic perspective, the refreshed S70 gets redesigned LED headlights and LED DRLs but the indicators are now halogen-reflectors. It rides on new 17-inch alloy wheels and sports a new aerokit.
On the inside, the S70 finally gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 12.3-inch infotainment display.
Safety remains a priority with 13 Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features, including Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
Lastly, Proton will also introduce a new Ruby Red colour option to replace the current Passion Red that resembles the traditional taxi colour.
Rumours have surfaced that the S70’s refresh will include the introduction of a new entry-level 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated engine that would be updated from the Proton Saga. This would significantly lower the S70’s entry-point and be positioned as a replacement for the discontinued Proton Persona.
Since its launch, Proton has sold over 38,000 units of the S70, testament to the model’s acceptance in the market. Customers can place bookings for the refreshed S70 for RM500 beginning 7 February 2026 at all authorised Proton 3S/4S showrooms nationwide
The official launch with full details will be on Feb 11 2026.
The Sun Malaysia
