Perodua Aruz against budget seven-seater SUV rivals in Malaysia – where does it stand in size, power, kit?

Perodua Aruz against budget seven-seater SUV rivals in Malaysia – where does it stand in size, power, kit?

The Perodua Aruz SUV has just been launched in Malaysia, marking the national carmaker’s big leap back into the SUV market. With seven seats and prices starting from RM72,900, it’s an attractive prospect for many families, but how does it compare to its rivals – the Honda BR-V and Toyota Rush? Luckily for you, we’ve got a side-by-side comparison table with key stats of all three cars.

As you’d expect, the Aruz’s numbers are carbon copies of those of the Rush – not surprising, given that they are pretty much the same vehicle. Both measure 4,435 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,705 mm tall, and ride on the same 2,685 mm wheelbase.

What’s more, they both utilise body-on-frame construction and are powered by the same powertrain – a 1.5 litre 2NR-VE four-cylinder petrol engine with Dual VVT-i, making 101 hp and 133 Nm of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission transmits drive to the rear wheels on both models.

It’s a different story for the BR-V. The Honda is resolutely a more conventional proposition, being based on a passenger car (in this case, the A-segment Brio) with a monocoque body and front-wheel drive. Even so, it’s actually bigger than the others – measuring 4,453 mm long and 1,735 mm wide, the BR-V is 18 mm longer and 40 mm wider, although it’s 39 mm lower (1,666 mm) and has a 23 mm shorter wheelbase (2,662 mm).

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The BR-V’s similarly-sized i-VTEC mill also makes a bit more power – 119 hp and 145 Nm to be precise – and it’s paired to a CVT. However, it loses out on the safety front, as it only has two airbags against the six of the other two (it does have stability control). The Honda also doesn’t get the Perodua and Toyota’s optional driver assists, which include Pre-Collision Braking, Front Departure Alert and Pedal Misapplication Control.

As for pricing, the Aruz is the cheapest of the lot, and it gets LED headlights, keyless entry, a digital air-con display with memory, a rear air-con blower and an integrated Touch ‘n Go reader (i.e. SmartTAG) as standard. Even the top-spec 1.5 AV model retails at just RM77,900, and for that you get auto lights, fog lights, leather seats, a dash cam and all the aforementioned safety systems.

The BR-V is next on the list, with prices starting from RM80,989 for the 1.5E; the RM87,701 1.5V adds front fog lights, keyless entry, auto air-con, leather seats and a reverse camera. While prices for the Rush have yet to be finalised, it is by far and away the most expensive of the trio, at an estimated RM93,000 for the 1.5G and RM98,000 for the 1.5S.

Equipment on the Rush largely mirrors the Aruz, but there are a few additions to justify the circa-RM20k price premium. All models get auto air-con, and the 1.5S also gains blind spot monitoring and a Panoramic View Monitor. Browse full specifications and equipment of the new Perodua Aruz on CarBase.my.

For further reading on the Perodua Aruz:

GALLERY: 2019 Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV

GALLERY: 2019 Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV with GearUp accessories

GALLERY: 2019 Perodua Aruz 1.5 X with GearUp accessories

GALLERY: 2019 Perodua Aruz 1.5 X

GALLERY: 2019 Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV official photos

GALLERY: 2019 Perodua Aruz 1.5 colours official photos

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Anonymous on Jan 15, 2019 at 8:42 pm

    Looks, Performance, boot space & weight. Brv wins.

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    • My england is bad on Jan 15, 2019 at 11:37 pm

      safety airbag mostest important

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 1
    • Snowden on Jan 16, 2019 at 2:11 am

      Suggest PT should do a review on sub-compact SUV going up Genting Highland sight seeing with 5 people on board.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0
    • YB Kunta Kinte on Jan 16, 2019 at 7:44 am

      Everybody will choose the Aruz because it is pure Japanese quality. Time tested.

      Toyota engines are the most reliable and have won awards in 200 over countries worldwide.

      Geely Boyue has never won any awards and 95% only can be sold in China. First World countries have rejected the Boyue aka Proton x70

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    • azrai on Jan 16, 2019 at 8:46 am

      Interest rate: BRV also win.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 0
    • AM Nor on Jan 16, 2019 at 11:11 am

      Scared Honda SA spotted

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 2
  • Tangisan Ben yap Super Kuat on Jan 15, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    X70, Rush, Aruz intense competion. Meanwhile BR-V already habis!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 10 Thumb down 5
    • Hari Hari Mau Kuat on Jan 16, 2019 at 2:05 am

      Harrier already lost the competition to X70.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
      • Hari Hari Mau Kuat (Biggest Joke) on Jan 16, 2019 at 1:14 pm

        Lol biggest joke ever haha! How about Lexus RX also lost competition to X70?

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    • VoidDance on Jan 16, 2019 at 9:12 am

      X70 is not Aruz competitor. Aruz is SUV/MPV a-la BRV while X70 is . a full fledge SUV like HR-V and CRV. Totally different animal. But knowing Malaysian, they will lump it together still.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 14 Thumb down 0
      • Malaysian dunno differentiate vehicle in segment and category, we educated by our grandpa, grandma, uncles and auties used logo and price to differentiate the car in category.
        In terms of car infos and spec, we are a joke if it is at least 20 years behind other ASEAN countries.

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  • Takmau fikir, tak payah pening. Beli aje P2.
    Mari kawan sama2.. kami smue sekali lagi

    Takmau fikir, tak payah pening…

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 7
  • Jeremy on Jan 15, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    zzzzzzzzzzz… ah, huh? Eh? Err nothing to see.. pass

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
  • Pakulupapito on Jan 15, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    Its clear now, perodua just proves their so called “bumper design” is better than toyota and daihatsu

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 16 Thumb down 2
    • Spendexer Heroine on Jan 16, 2019 at 2:13 am

      Wait they might rebadge Harrier as well with better bumper design.

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  • Tz1234 on Jan 15, 2019 at 10:26 pm

    In what world ppl will buy Rush over the other 2 models?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 9 Thumb down 2
  • Sohai (not ori) on Jan 15, 2019 at 10:45 pm

    If me the new Rush owner sure will be pissed of with UMW kawkaw..and this is more like a van rather than SUV

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 13 Thumb down 1
  • Alus only can compete with 3rd world exclusive unsafe dinosars junks. X70 is way ahead of the pack even when up against CRV & CX5.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • Joe Radzwill on Jan 16, 2019 at 7:48 am

    Mitsubishi Motor Malaysia, bila nak bawa masuk Mitsubishi X Pander…

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0
  • azrai on Jan 16, 2019 at 8:48 am

    Time to stock Rush bumper and T emblem for sale to Japan wannabe Ah Beng’s P2 owner. What? No Rush in Japan? Are you sure? It is Toyota maa…Toyota Japan lor…

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 0
  • VoidDance on Jan 16, 2019 at 9:13 am

    Rush owner and Toyota salesman will be like;

    $%^$#%&$&#$@!#!!!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0
  • Darren Ysc on Jan 16, 2019 at 10:41 am

    In the spec sheeet Aruz listed got blind spot assist?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
    • Need that function, all bought ARUZ are blind and must teach them how to used BSA bcos all of them from batu cave never see b4. They proud of 1st national car having the BSA function with that kind of price.

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  • An excellent car for retirees…however the OTR price is still high. Probably they are targeting Alza owners who want to upgrade?
    Ah well, I will look for a pre owned BRV then…
    And why in the world would I consider a Toyota Rush? Just for the T logo?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
  • Ben Yap on Jan 16, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    my bet is always the BRV.

    It has better engine performance, better transmission rather than the underpowered 109hp and 4 speeder that the Aruz has.

    also BRV has the Honda batch which is better. you get all these by topping up slightly more only.

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    • Oi, you still stealing your mom’s phone to type out nonsense? Go brush your teeth and go to bed boy!

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    • Ya, only top up RM3800 can get Honda. Look carefully, is RM3800! Nonsense ppl still dreaming.

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  • Hello on Jan 17, 2019 at 12:55 pm

    Anyone could explain the power to weight ratio in much layman term? Went googling about it, some said the bigger the number, the better, some blog/article said smallest the better. Thanks

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