2027 Proton S70 RS: 181 PS/290 Nm, new exterior and interior, ambient lighting, Commander Dial, and more

Here's your first in-depth look at the new 2027 Proton S70 RS! Soon to replace the Premium, Flagship, and Flagship X variants to be the new range toppers, the RS will then denote turbo models.

In short - only four variants will exist next. The naturally-aspirated Lite and Prime, and the turbo RS Premium and Sportline. Pricing for the 2027 Proton S70 RS has not yet been announced, but here's current prices of the S70 range as of 13 November 2026:

Prices are on-the-road without insurance in Peninsular Malaysia, subject to confirmation following Proton's official announcement.

1.5-Litre Turbocharged Engine with 181 PS and 290 Nm

Under the bonnet, the 2027 Proton S70 RS retains the familiar 1.5-litre i-GT four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine introduced in the 2026 S70.

The engine produces 181 PS and 290 Nm of torque, with power sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Proton quotes a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 7.5 seconds, unchanged from the outgoing model.

Although the RS introduces a sportier appearance, there are no changes to the engine's output figures, and there are no performance tweaks elsewhere too.

Sportier Exterior with New Bumpers, Red Accents and 17-Inch Wheels

The biggest visual changes are found on the exterior, where the refreshed S70 RS adopts a substantially more aggressive design than its predecessor.

At the front, the sedan features a redesigned grille with a wider appearance, complemented by a new front bumper and sportier detailing.

The Sportline variant further distinguishes itself with red accents, more prominent side skirts and 17-inch alloy wheels, accompanied by red brake calipers.

At the rear, the sedan receives a redesigned bumper with a diffuser-style lower section and quad exhaust-tip finishers. Not real exhaust exits, mind you.

Together, these changes give the RS a more distinctive appearance while setting it apart from the naturally aspirated Lite and Prime models, which retain the earlier exterior design.

Redesigned Interior with Commander Dial and Column Shifter

Inside, the 2027 S70 RS receives a considerably more extensive redesign, moving away from the cabin layout of the current model.

Among the most notable changes is the introduction of an Automatic Column Shifter, which relocates the gear selector from the centre console to the steering column.

 This frees up space for a redesigned floating centre console, complete with twin smartphone holders, a wireless charging pad and a new Commander Dial for controlling selected vehicle functions.

The dashboard has also been revised, featuring redesigned displays and ambient lighting, even on the passenger side. Unlike our earlier report, this is not a dot-matrix display, but rather lighting with customisable effects.

The Sportline further receives a distinctive red-and-black interior treatment, with red accents extending across the dashboard, seats, door panels and seat belts.