Piston Show Car Comparison: Proton S70, Nissan Almera, Honda City, and Toyota Vios

Introduction

• The video compares four cars: Proton S70, Nissan Almera, Honda City, and Toyota Vios.
• Focus on performance, pricing, features, and driving impressions.

Car Overview

Proton S70

• Segment: Marketed as a C-segment car but priced competitively with B-segment cars.
• Price: Around 95,000 Ringgit.
• Design: Stylish with LED rear light features.
• Engine: 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder, 150 PS, 226 Nm torque.
• Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch.
• Boot Space: 500L, largest among the four.
• Interior: Modern with digital meter panel, multiple USB ports, electronic seats.
• Driving Impressions: Powerful but noisy 3-cylinder engine, good NVH levels, but jerky accelerator.
• Safety Features: Comprehensive with 6 airbags, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, 360° camera.

Nissan Almera

• Price: Approximately 95,000 Ringgit, with an additional 9,400 Ringgit for a body kit.
• Design: Attractive, especially with the Kuro body kit.
• Engine: 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged, 100 PS, 152 Nm torque, least powerful.
• Transmission: CVT gearbox.
• Boot Space: 482L, second largest.
• Interior: Premium feel, comfortable, limited rear space.
• Driving Impressions: Comfortable ride, not very powerful, stiff suspension, but good handling.
• Safety Features: Forward collision warning, forward emergency braking, blind spot monitoring.

Honda City RS

• Price: 99,900 Ringgit, RS variant.
• Design: Familiar and safe, smallest boot space at 410L.
• Engine: 1.5L 4-cylinder, 121 PS, 145 Nm torque, most powerful 4-cylinder.
• Transmission: CVT.
• Interior: High-quality, spacious, good sound system, foldable seats for added convenience.
• Driving Impressions: Comfortable, practical, CVT noise is a downside.
• Safety Features: Comprehensive Honda Sensing Suite, including lead car departure notification.

Toyota Vios

• Price: Competitive, known for reliability.
• Design: Edgy design, shortest and tallest car in lineup.
• Engine: 1.5L 4-cylinder, 106 PS, 138 Nm torque.
• Transmission: 7-speed CVT.
• Boot Space: 475L, no foldable seats.
• Interior: Quality feels good but shares parts with cheaper models.
• Driving Impressions: Sporty handling, stiffer suspension, good steering feedback.
• Safety Features: Notable for pedal misoperation control and other standard safety features.

Driving Impressions & Conclusion

• Proton S70: Great NVH and spacious but lacks refinement in power delivery.
• Nissan Almera: Stylish, good handling, but lacks power and efficiency.
• Honda City: Offers best balance of features, comfort, and performance; interior is spacious and well-appointed.
• Toyota Vios: Sporty handling, reliable but lacks boot space flexibility and rear seat comfort.

Final Thoughts

• Recommendation: Personal preference for Honda City due to its all-around capability.
• Proton S70 is close but let down by lack of Apple CarPlay and engine refinement.
• Viewer engagement encouraged to share opinions and preferences.