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TSSportyHandling
post Feb 28 2026, 08:48 AM, updated 4d ago

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Would like to seek experiences from current owners of the Proton S70 after living with it for more than 1 year. Is there any audible rattling sound inside the cabin after 1 year of ownership?
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post Mar 1 2026, 01:20 PM

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of course got lah little bit here and there.

buy bmw also got rattle let alone s70.
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post Mar 1 2026, 06:24 PM

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QUOTE(guest54321 @ Mar 1 2026, 01:20 PM)
of course got lah little bit here and there.

buy bmw also got rattle let alone s70.
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I'm aware of that though there will be some cars which will be quieter with less rattling sound while there will be cars which show more or severe rattling sound. Let me expand.

When I mention rattling sound inside the car, I was referring to sound from loose fittings anywhere inside the vehicle such as dashboard, air cond vent areas, door panels or other places. It could also be noises from the suspension which is outside the car. There won't be much or any rattling sound when the vehicle is moving on good roads such as highways. The rattling sound will only be heard when the vehicle is going over rough, bad or uneven road surfaces associated with bad roads with poor quality patching or resurfacing works.

FWIW in my experience most Japanese vehicles have good NVH with minimal rattling sound inside the cabin except Honda vehicles. The Proton Preve Turbo which I owned showed less rattling than the Honda City, Civic and Accord older models. I had a bad experience about 15 years ago sitting inside a business associate Accord on an outstation trip. When transitioning from the toll road highway to the non-toll road going into small towns, the rattling sound was unbearable. I'm curious about the new generation Proton S70 especially the 4 cylinder model. There are reports on good NVH though I'm also interested in rattles inside the cabin which is associated with the fit and finish of the vehicle. When new, usually there will be minimal to zero rattles and only when it's few years old, vehicles with lower quality fit and finish will show more of this rattling sound.

Most people don't care much but quietness of the cabin remains one of the top considerations for me in the selection of a new vehicle.

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post Mar 1 2026, 06:35 PM

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Mar 1 2026, 06:24 PM)
I'm aware of that though there will be some cars which will be quieter with less rattling sound while there will be cars which show more or severe rattling sound. Let me expand.

When I mention rattling sound inside the cars, I was referring to sound from loose fittings anywhere inside the vehicle such as dashboard, air cond vent areas, door panels or other places. It could also be noises from the suspension which is outside the car. There won't be much or any rattling sound when the vehicle is moving on good roads such as highways. The rattling sound will only be heard when the vehicle is going over rough, bad or uneven road surfaces associated with bad roads with poor quality patching or resurfacing works.

FWIW in my experience most Japanese vehicles have good NVH with minimal rattling sound inside the cabin except Honda vehicles. The Proton Preve Turbo which I owned showed less rattling than the Honda City, Civic and Accord older models. I had a bad experience about 15 years ago sitting inside a business associate Accord on an outstation trip. When transitioning from the toll road highway to the non-toll road going into small towns, the rattling sound was unbearable. I'm curious about the new generation Proton S70 especially the 4 cylinder model. There are reports on good NVH though I'm also interested in rattles inside the cabin which is associated with the fit and finish of the vehicle. When new, usually there will be minimal to zero rattles and only when it's few years old, need l vehicles with lower quality fit and finish will show more of this rattling sound.

Most people don't care much but quietness of the cabin remains one of the top considerations for me in the selection of a new vehicle.
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I have never sat in a car with zero rattles tbh. Maybe that's just my ears.

You can go s70 group in fb and check it out.

Already saw some complaints there.
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post Mar 1 2026, 06:41 PM

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QUOTE(guest54321 @ Mar 1 2026, 06:35 PM)
I have never sat in a car with zero rattles tbh. Maybe that's just my ears.

You can go s70 group in fb and check it out.

Already saw some complaints there.
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As I have mentioned, there will cars that show rattles more than other cars. I'm just interested to know at what level the Proton S70 is at in comparison to quieter and noisier cars.

I thought of seeking experiences here first than checking out other places elsewhere such as Facebook since it's an open forum here. Will see how it goes.
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post Mar 2 2026, 08:49 AM

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im happy with NVH from my CKD x70, if that can relate to the s70 u intend to purchase.

And definitely disappointed with the Honda Accord 2015 NVH, it rattles more at the gear lever area. This, SC Global Amity Bangi did their best but not 100% to eliminate the rattling in this area.

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post Mar 2 2026, 09:13 AM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Mar 2 2026, 09:49 AM)
im happy with NVH from my CKD x70, if that can relate to the s70 u intend to purchase.

And definitely disappointed with the Honda Accord 2015 NVH, it rattles more at the gear lever area. This, SC Global Amity Bangi did their best but not 100% to eliminate the rattling in this area.
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Honda accord are famous for engine mounting issue, if idle got vibration mostly is those. Ask any mechanic which deal with Honda most will tell the same even the latest accord with 1.5T engine also same (already seen my mechanic change few times engine mounting for Honda Accord due to idle vibration). The only solution is to change new original Japan made, not Thailand or OEM made (forget which side, but heard only 1 or 2pcs got issue only, if want to save money some change the effected 1 only.) A lot of SC even Honda Malaysia also not offering original Japan engine moutings (my mechanic personally seen and check some owner's car claim from SC not original Japan mountings) to replace/claim, thus why it wont last long. Try ask original engine mountings from Japan, you will know the price & quality difference.

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Mar 2 2026, 09:13 AM)
Honda accord are famous for engine mounting issue, if idle got vibration mostly is those. Ask any mechanic which deal with Honda most will tell the same even the latest accord with 1.5T engine also same (already seen my mechanic change few times engine mounting for Honda Accord due to idle vibration). The only solution is to change new original (1 forget which one but heard only 1 or 2pcs got issue only, if want to save money some change the effected 1 only.)
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if I read at FB, even changing at SC for Accord mounting may cost near to rm4k, but after 6 months above, the problem is returning. Was told by many that the idling at the lowest RPM (factory setting for ECO perhaps) at 700rpm stock also contributes to the vibration. This was famous for the 2015 2.0 engine, less so for 2.4.

The Honda mounting set made in Thai is also not of good quality. No idea what SC is using, but believe they still use Made in Thai product as always, similar to brake pad.

I purchased the engine mounting set from Shopee, one with made in Japan. So far, already 3 years, no issue whatsoever. As said, maybe mine is 2.4, less issue for vibration vs the 2.0
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If your S70 is early batch with 3 cylinder engine, live with it (engine design nature). Even you change new engine mounting after few months or years the vibration will come back. This is why one of the reason they updated to 4 cylinder engine.
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Mar 2 2026, 08:49 AM)
im happy with NVH from my CKD x70, if that can relate to the s70 u intend to purchase.

And definitely disappointed with the Honda Accord 2015 NVH, it rattles more at the gear lever area. This, SC Global Amity Bangi did their best but not 100% to eliminate the rattling in this area.
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The Honda Accord which I sat in during the outstation trip should be around 2015 maybe slightly earlier model. I"m not sure where the rattling sound is coming from but whenever the car went over the uneven or poor road surfaces at moderate to high speeds, the rattles are loud and annoying. It's not so much about NVH ie. tyre, road or wind noise but the rattles from loose fit and finish which gives an impression of a low quality car. It's like the panels inside the vehicle are going to fall off with every jolt of the vehicle as all the sound of the panels and/or loose screws is heard.

To be honest, this single experience with the Honda Accord is the worst I've encountered in my life with respect to rattling noises, owing much to the traveling on poor roads out of KL during the outstation trip. Rattles with other cars include Honda City. Frankly even Proton vehicles don't show much rattles even though they have few years behind them. It's good to know your Proton X70 CKD has good NVH. I think the post- Preve models ie. the Geely rebadged X series of SUV and currently S sedan have decent NVH. It's just the fit-n-finish which contributes to rattling noises which I am focusing more here.
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post Mar 2 2026, 01:12 PM

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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Feb 28 2026, 08:48 AM)
Would like to seek experiences from current owners of the Proton S70 after living with it for more than 1 year. Is there any audible rattling sound inside the cabin after 1 year of ownership?
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not to protek. but if you take a step backward:
any car NVH to a degree, it will be all quiet, so any noise left will be magnified.

just like a lot people complain 3cyl x50 have wind noise on 60~80 above.
because all quiet including tyre, and wind noise louder than that lol....



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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Mar 2 2026, 12:15 PM)
The Honda Accord which I sat in during the outstation trip should be around 2015 maybe slightly earlier model. I"m not sure where the rattling sound is coming from but whenever the car went over the uneven or poor road surfaces at moderate to high speeds, the rattles are loud and annoying. It's not so much about NVH ie. tyre, road or wind noise but the rattles from loose fit and finish which gives an impression of a low quality car. It's like the panels inside the vehicle are going to fall off with every jolt of the vehicle as all the sound of the panels and/or loose screws is heard. 

To be honest, this single experience with the Honda Accord is the worst I've encountered in my life with respect to rattling noises, owing much to the traveling on poor roads out of KL during the outstation trip. Rattles with other cars include Honda City. Frankly even Proton vehicles don't show much rattles even though they have few years behind them. It's good to know your Proton X70 CKD has good NVH. I think the post- Preve models ie. the Geely rebadged X series of SUV and currently S sedan have decent NVH. It's just the fit-n-finish which contributes to rattling noises which I am focusing more here.
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for uneven road rattling. try check tie rod. or something else connecting the wheel to the lower arms. could be failing
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Mar 2 2026, 01:15 PM)
The Honda Accord which I sat in during the outstation trip should be around 2015 maybe slightly earlier model. I"m not sure where the rattling sound is coming from but whenever the car went over the uneven or poor road surfaces at moderate to high speeds, the rattles are loud and annoying. It's not so much about NVH ie. tyre, road or wind noise but the rattles from loose fit and finish which gives an impression of a low quality car. It's like the panels inside the vehicle are going to fall off with every jolt of the vehicle as all the sound of the panels and/or loose screws is heard. 

To be honest, this single experience with the Honda Accord is the worst I've encountered in my life with respect to rattling noises, owing much to the traveling on poor roads out of KL during the outstation trip. Rattles with other cars include Honda City. Frankly even Proton vehicles don't show much rattles even though they have few years behind them. It's good to know your Proton X70 CKD has good NVH. I think the post- Preve models ie. the Geely rebadged X series of SUV and currently S sedan have decent NVH. It's just the fit-n-finish which contributes to rattling noises which I am focusing more here.
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Honda never famous for good NVH, most buy Honda is for the VTEC engine.
If you want proper NVH ride for similar category get T. Camry or even N. Teana also more better.

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Mar 2 2026, 01:25 PM)
Honda never famous for good NVH, most buy Honda is for the VTEC engine.
If you want proper NVH ride for similar category get T. Camry or even N. Teana also more better.
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I ride Odysey Absolute few times, which is CBU Japan, surprisingly, it has much better NVH than the CKD Accord. Ask a few sound deadening shop, they all told CKD Melaka cheapskate for the insulation materials for CKD model. Heck, my Accord roof emit same sound as P2 Viva when raining.

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Mar 2 2026, 01:25 PM)
Honda never famous for good NVH, most buy Honda is for the VTEC engine.
If you want proper NVH ride for similar category get T. Camry or even N. Teana also more better.
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Yes, I'm aware of that. The Nissan Sylphy was the quietest car which I owned, followed closely behind was the Ford Focus. Both have good NVH but the Sylphy was just a bit quiter. Rattling sound is almost non-existent with the Sylphy and approaching the 5th year only there are some minor rattles inside the car due to wear and tear that most people won't even hear them or bother about. I don't have much experience with Toyota cars other than sitting in few old Camrys many years ago and about 3 years ago test-drove the Corolla sedan and Corolla Cross. The Corolla Cross hybrid is loud during acceleration, the Corolla sedan NVH is pretty good.
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QUOTE(josh5671 @ Mar 2 2026, 01:14 PM)
for uneven road rattling. try check tie rod. or something else connecting the wheel to the lower arms. could be failing
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Yes, perhaps some parts such as the tie rod or lower arms beneath the vehicle might have worn out producing all the rattling noises. It's difficult to pin point where the noises are coming from and it just sounded like the panels or parts are going to fall off or something when the Accord was bumping along the poor, uneven and undulated roads.
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QUOTE(josh5671 @ Mar 2 2026, 01:12 PM)
not to protek. but if you take a step backward:
any car NVH to a degree, it will be all quiet, so any noise left will be magnified.

just like a lot people complain 3cyl x50 have wind noise on 60~80 above.
because all quiet including tyre, and wind noise louder than that lol....
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Yes, that's true. The current Nissan Almera I own also has a 3-cylinder engine, but it's quiet inside the cabin. Only when one stands outside of the vehicle, one can hear the 'typical' growl of a 3-cylinder engine vs. a quieter 4-cylinder, though it's still not too bad.
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Mar 2 2026, 02:55 PM)
Yes, perhaps some parts such as the tie rod or lower arms beneath the vehicle might have worn out producing all the rattling noises. It's difficult to pin point where the noises are coming from and it just sounded like the panels or parts are going to fall off or something when the Accord was bumping along the poor, uneven and undulated roads.
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not really. just go to your friend or 'kawan' car workshop, jackup while car, holding the wheel and shake it.
not the best way, but they will know how to do it right.
most likely the rubber bush wearing out.

QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Mar 2 2026, 02:57 PM)
Yes, that's true. The current Nissan Almera I own also has a 3-cylinder engine, but it's quiet inside the cabin. Only when one stands outside of the vehicle, one can hear the 'typical' growl of a 3-cylinder engine vs. a quieter 4-cylinder, though it's still not too bad.
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I own 1.5NA almera, its a noisy car especially after i change OEM compressor (1/3 of pricing, but if let me choice again i will go ori lol)

not speaking about outside of the car. i mean inside.
if NVH so good, any noise make by rattling, squeezing plastic/metal will magnified. because you cant hear engine/tyre, but the noise you mention.

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Mar 2 2026, 09:13 AM)
Honda accord are famous for engine mounting issue, if idle got vibration mostly is those. Ask any mechanic which deal with Honda most will tell the same even the latest accord with 1.5T engine also same (already seen my mechanic change few times engine mounting for Honda Accord due to idle vibration). The only solution is to change new original Japan made, not Thailand or OEM made (forget which side, but heard only 1 or 2pcs got issue only, if want to save money some change the effected 1 only.) A lot of SC even Honda Malaysia also not offering original Japan engine moutings (my mechanic personally seen and check some owner's car claim from SC not original Japan mountings) to replace/claim, thus why it wont last long. Try ask original engine mountings from Japan, you will know the price & quality difference.
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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Mar 2 2026, 01:44 PM)
I ride Odysey Absolute few times, which is CBU Japan, surprisingly, it has much better NVH than the CKD Accord. Ask a few sound deadening shop, they all told CKD Melaka cheapskate for the insulation materials for CKD model. Heck, my Accord roof emit same sound as P2 Viva when raining.
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yes ckd punya pasal. rain time really rumah papan atap.
plus 2.0 that uses sohc

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