Proton recently organised the Penang Proton One Tank Challenge as part of the district-level Hari Sukan Negara celebrations for Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah on 11 October. Acting as one of the strategic partners for the event, Proton used the occasion to showcase the S70 sedan’s real-world fuel efficiency and driving performance.
The challenge followed closely after Proton was named one of the title sponsors for the 2025 Penang Bridge International Marathon, where a new Proton S70 will be the top prize in the event’s lucky draw. Under the theme “Drive Efficiently. Live Actively. Celebrate Malaysia,” the challenge aligned with the National Sports Day’s goal of encouraging active lifestyles. Thirty-three Proton S70 owners took part in the six-hour event, which ran from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Participants drove along a scenic 110 km route covering both Penang Island and the mainland, crossing the two bridges that link them. The event drew strong participation from Proton S70 owners, all competing for cash prizes by achieving the lowest fuel consumption. Starting from Setia Sentral Juru, the route took drivers through Bayan Lepas and George Town via the Second Penang Bridge before returning to the mainland through the First Penang Bridge.
Before the start, officials filled each car’s fuel tank to capacity and sealed the fuel door to ensure a fair competition. Participants were judged purely on their driving technique — maintaining steady throttle and braking control to balance efficiency with the minimum required average speed to complete the course within the allotted time.
The winner was determined by calculating the amount of fuel needed to refill the tank after the drive, expressed as litres per 100 kilometres. Additional awards were also presented for best social media engagement and a colouring contest for participants’ family members. Abu Bakar Bin Mohd Yusoff emerged as the overall winner, achieving an impressive 3.48L/100 km fuel consumption rate — equivalent to 31.61 km/L. The figure translates to a theoretical driving range of 1,580km from the S70’s 50-litre fuel tank. Abu Bakar received RM1,000 in prize money for his performance.
Second place went to Muhammad Syamim Bin Omar Farook with 3.98L/100 km, earning RM800, while third place was claimed by Mohd Aliff Bin Sani, who achieved 4.40L/100 km and received RM600. The event not only highlighted the Proton S70’s engineering and efficiency but also strengthened community engagement among owners in Penang. Priced from RM73,800, the S70 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine producing 150PS and 226Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
