2027 Proton S70 RS fully unveiled – 2 variants, replaces current turbo lineups

Proton has fully unveiled the 2027 Proton S70 RS, an updated version of its S70 sedan featuring revisions to both the exterior and interior. Proton will offer the S70 RS in two variants: Premium and the more fully equipped Sportline.

Moving forward, the Proton S70 range will comprise four variants: the two new RS variants and two naturally aspirated (NA) variants, Lite and Prime, which were launched in September 2026. While Proton has yet to announce prices for the RS variants, It has confirmed they will launch in 2026. For context, RS stands for ‘Refined Sportiness’.

Starting with the exterior, the front fascia has been redesigned, apart from the LED headlights, featuring a large ‘Pulse Matrix Grille’ filled with rectangular chrome elements. The front bumper incorporates two gloss-black air-intake-style design elements on either side, reminiscent of the Honda Civic Type R (FK8R). The bonnet also features a sculpted surface with a long indentation on each side, giving the sedan a sportier appearance. At the rear, the bumper has been redesigned with a more aggressive look, incorporating quad dark-grey faux exhaust tips.

Among the exterior features of the Proton S70 RS Premium are:

Automatic LED headlamps
Auto rain-sensing front wipers
Dark-grey 17-inch ‘Geostar’ alloy wheels
205/50 R17 Giti Comfort F22 tyres
LED rear light bar
Walk-away auto-lock function
Five exterior colour options: Quartz Black, Space Grey, Snow White, Marine Blue and Armour Silver

The S70 RS Sportline adds the following features:

Exclusive Sportline ‘S’ emblem
Quartz Black roof
Quartz Black door handles
Quartz Black rear spoiler
Quartz Black side mirrors
Red brake callipers
Exclusive ‘S’ side skirts

Step inside, and the dashboard has been completely redesigned, taking inspiration from the one found in the Proton X50 facelift. The centrepiece is a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, accompanied by a floating centre console positioned above the wireless charging pad. A Commander Dial sits above a 10-litre under-console storage compartment. Other notable additions include a column-mounted gear selector, an 8.88-inch TFT instrument cluster and a dedicated phone holder recess for the driver.

Among the interior features of the Proton S70 RS Premium are:

Full-black interior
Automatic column shifter
88-inch TFT instrument cluster
6-inch infotainment touchscreen
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Electric parking brake with Auto Brake Hold
Floating centre console with 10-litre under-console storage
‘Hi Proton’ voice command with Bahasa Melayu and English support
Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
Four-way manually adjustable front passenger seat
Single-zone climate control
Rear air vents
Proton Link 2.0 mobile app with Huawei Watch integration
Wireless phone charger
Five USB ports
Six speakers

The S70 RS Sportline adds:

Dual-tone interior with red stitching
Red seatbelts
256-colour rhythmic ambient lighting
Centre console illumination
Exclusive ‘S’ door scuff plates
Security and Solar tint
Front DVR

Under the bonnet, both Proton S70 RS variants retain the 1.5-litre turbocharged i-GT four-cylinder engine, producing 181 PS and 290 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT).

New to the S70 RS is an Adaptive Mode in the driving mode selection, joining the existing Eco, Comfort and Sport modes. This mode automatically adjusts the engine’s operating characteristics according to the driver’s inputs, a feature first introduced with the Proton X50 facelift.

In terms of safety, both S70 RS variants are equipped with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), comprising 15 features. The latest addition is Front Departure Alert (FDA), which joins the following systems:

Front Departure Alert (FDA)
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Stop & Go Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
Lane Centering Control (LCC)
Traffic Sign Information (TSI)
Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC)
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Door Opening Warning (DOW)
Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
540-degree HD camera
Six SRS airbags
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

To recap, prices for the Proton S70 RS have yet to be announced, although Proton has confirmed that the model will be launched in 2026. The RS variants will replace the current turbocharged S70 lineup, leaving the range with four variants: the RS Premium and RS Sportline, alongside the naturally aspirated Lite and Prime.