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How to Choose Between Perodua Aruz and Proton X70? Read This Article to Understand

2026-07-14 13:40:01
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In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers often compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

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 a 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. However, also note that the few thousand difference might mean trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Perodua Aruz is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.

Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo has 35 hp more than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel a lack of power.

Perodua Aruz Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Service

Perodua Aruz warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Proton X70 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

The warranty conditions for both cars are the same, no need to worry about this aspect. Actual maintenance costs still depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking car owner groups for real owner experiences.

Perodua Aruz Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Who is this suitable for

Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and equipment, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is still recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Conclusion

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do their homework, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.

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