In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 when choosing a car. These two vehicles are quite similar in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
Perodua Aruz OTR price in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.
Proton X70 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.
From the price perspective, Perodua Aruz's starting price is indeed RM 33,900 cheaper than Proton X70. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But you should also note that the cheaper few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of performance, Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both vehicles is sufficient, you won't feel lack of power.

Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Both vehicles have the same safety rating, safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. New car safety is not bad nowadays, no need to worry too much about this point.

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both vehicles have the same warranty conditions, no need to stress over this aspect. Actual maintenance costs also depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, it is suggested to ask real owners in car owner groups for their experience.
Overall, Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your research, compare quotes from several dealers, and go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time doing research will definitely not go wrong.