The upcoming Perodua Aruz has pretty much been the talk of the town ever since the order books were opened this morning. Now that the cat’s out of the bag, we can share with you everything we know about the national carmaker’s seven-seater SUV, which was previewed to the media last month.
Together with the announcement of preliminary pricing for the X and AV variants, we can now piece together a fairly complete spec-by-spec comparison of the two models for your perusal. So, let’s get into it.
Perodua Aruz 1.5 X – RM72,200
Gets as standard:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre 2NR-VE Dual VVT-i engine
- 1,496 cc naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol
- 105 PS at 6,000 rpm, 136 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm
- Four-speed torque converter automatic transmission
- Eco Idle automatic engine start/stop
- 15.6 km per litre fuel consumption
- Body-on-frame construction
Exterior
- LED headlights with follow-me-home function
- 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels
- Silver rear number plate garnish
- Keyless entry
- Power-folding door mirrors with electric adjustment
Interior
- Seven seats with second-row slide, recline and tumble functions
- Fabric upholstery
- Urethane multifunction steering wheel, tilt adjustment only
- Single-zone manual air-conditioning with digital display, memory function
- Second-row air-conditioning blower
- Push-button start
- 7.0-inch touchscreen head unit
- Integrated toll reader (SmartTAG)
- First- and second-row USB ports, third-row 12-volt socket
- Full-sized spare tyre
Safety
- Six airbags (dual front, side, curtain)
- ABS with EBD and brake assist
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Hill start assist
- Hill descent control
- Emergency stop signal
- Seat belt reminders for all seven seats
- ISOFIX child seat anchors on outer second-row seats
Perodua Aruz 1.5 AV – RM77,200
Adds on:
Exterior
- Automatic headlights
- Front fog lights
- Roof rails
- Front and rear skid plates
- Chrome rear number plate garnish
Interior
- Leather upholstery
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with Bluetooth call button
- Leather-wrapped gear knob
- Piano black dashboard and door trim with chrome highlights
- SmartLink smartphone screen mirroring via HDMI port
- Integrated Driving Video Recorder (DVR) dash cam
Safety
- Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) 2.0
- Pre-collision Warning with pedestrian detection
- Pre-collision Braking with pedestrian detection
- Front Departure Alert
- Pedal Misoperation Control
- 2019 Perodua Aruz SUV – full walk-around video tour
- 2019 Perodua Aruz SUV – complete spec-by-spec list
- 2019 Perodua Aruz against budget seven-seater SUV rivals in Malaysia
- 2019 Perodua Aruz SUV – GearUp accessories detailed
- 2019 Perodua Aruz – ASA 2.0 features detailed
- 2019 Perodua Aruz SUV – 2,200 bookings made since Jan 3
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For further reading on the Perodua Aruz:
GALLERY: Perodua SUV teaser at KLIMS 2018
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AI-generated Summary ✨
The comments highlight a strong preference for the Perodua Aruz as a cost-effective, practical SUV, especially among budget-conscious buyers who prioritize value. Many believe the Aruz offers good value for money with essential safety features like 6 airbags and ASA 2.0, despite its older tech such as the 4-speed automatic. Several comments compare the Aruz favorably against the Proton X70, citing price advantage, lower maintenance costs, and suitability for everyday use, while criticising the X70 for higher costs, older features, and perceived inferior quality. There is also some discussion about safety standards, with the Aruz seen as safer due to seatbelt anchoring and newer safety tech. Overall, sentiments favor the Aruz as a practical, affordable choice, with critics questioning the value of the more expensive X70.