The Proton S70 is predicted to be priced decrease than the X50 SUV, in addition to its sedan rivals the B-segment Honda Metropolis and Toyota Vios, Berita Harian has reported.

Manufacturing of the S70 has commenced following the discontinuation of the the Exora MPV after 14 years of being in manufacturing, and the S70 will probably be marketed as a C-segment mannequin that may deliver elevated competitors throughout the section, in keeping with RHB Funding Financial institution analyst Syahril Hanafiah.

The Proton X50 is priced from RM86,300 for the bottom 1.5T Normal variant, and goes as much as RM113,000 for the highest Flagship variant.

By way of the S70’s meant rivals, the Honda Metropolis is priced from RM84,900 for the bottom 1.5 S variant, whereas the highest 1.5 RS combustion-engined variant is priced at RM99,900. For the hybrid e:HEV, that is priced at RM111,900. From Toyota is the Vios, which is offered in Malaysia in two variants; the 1.5 E at RM89,600, and the 1.5 G at RM95,900.

The S70 is predicted to start out from below the RM85,000 mark when its pricing is introduced, undercutting its key B-segment sedan rivals in doing so. The S70 may compete not simply in opposition to C-segment rivals the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, however may additionally disrupt the B-segment sedan market by providing a extra highly effective engine, an uprated transmission and bigger dimensions.

At its base, the Proton S70 is constructed from the B-segment Modular Structure (BMA) that additionally underpins the X50 SUV, and like its SUV sibling, the S70 is predicated on an current Geely mannequin within the fourth-generation Emgrand.

Quite a few modifications have been carried out, such because the changing of the 1.5 NA engine and CVT gearbox from the Emgrand to the turbocharged three-cylinder engine and 7DCT within the S70, together with experience and dealing with that has been tuned for Malaysian roads.

Learn extra in regards to the Proton S70 together with our first impressions, right here. Proton has introduced the date for the official launch for the S70, and this will probably be happening November 28.

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