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).
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:
- 2019 Perodua Aruz SUV – full walk-around video tour
- 2019 Perodua Aruz SUV – complete spec-by-spec list
- 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
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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Looks, Performance, boot space & weight. Brv wins.
safety airbag mostest important
Suggest PT should do a review on sub-compact SUV going up Genting Highland sight seeing with 5 people on board.
Good idea bro… or Cameron Highland
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
why are you such a hater?If you cant afford then stfu
Interest rate: BRV also win.
Scared Honda SA spotted
X70, Rush, Aruz intense competion. Meanwhile BR-V already habis!
Harrier already lost the competition to X70.
Lol biggest joke ever haha! How about Lexus RX also lost competition to X70?
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.
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.
Takmau fikir, tak payah pening. Beli aje P2.
Mari kawan sama2.. kami smue sekali lagi
Takmau fikir, tak payah pening…
zzzzzzzzzzz… ah, huh? Eh? Err nothing to see.. pass
Its clear now, perodua just proves their so called “bumper design” is better than toyota and daihatsu
Wait they might rebadge Harrier as well with better bumper design.
In what world ppl will buy Rush over the other 2 models?
If me the new Rush owner sure will be pissed of with UMW kawkaw..and this is more like a van rather than SUV
Alus only can compete with 3rd world exclusive unsafe dinosars junks. X70 is way ahead of the pack even when up against CRV & CX5.
Mitsubishi Motor Malaysia, bila nak bawa masuk Mitsubishi X Pander…
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…
Rush owner and Toyota salesman will be like;
$%^$#%&$&#$@!#!!!
In the spec sheeet Aruz listed got blind spot assist?
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.
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?
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.
Oi, you still stealing your mom’s phone to type out nonsense? Go brush your teeth and go to bed boy!
Ya, only top up RM3800 can get Honda. Look carefully, is RM3800! Nonsense ppl still dreaming.
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