In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Perodua Aruz is priced at RM 72,900 - 77,900 OTR in Malaysia, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.
Proton X70 is priced at RM 106,800 - 122,300 OTR in Malaysia, 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. But keep in mind, the few thousand dollars saved might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and won't feel underpowered.

Perodua Aruz has a safety rating of 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Proton X70 has a safety rating of 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite complete for this class. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to fuss about this. Actual maintenance costs depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking real owners in car enthusiast groups for 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 doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never go wrong.