PROTON has unveiled the name and initial details of its updated sedan, the 2027 Proton S70 RS, ahead of its official launch, marking another development in the model’s evolution since its introduction in November 2023.

The RS badge stands for Refined Sportiness, with the facelifted model featuring a more aggressive exterior, a revised cabin layout and enhancements aimed at giving it a sportier character.

Photo credit: Proton The S70 marked Proton’s return to the C-segment sedan market when it was first introduced, leveraging technology from its partnership with China’s Geely. Based on the fourth-generation Geely Emgrand and built on the B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) platform, the model was initially offered with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).