In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 when choosing a car.
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. But also note, the few thousand ringgit cheaper may involve trade-offs in features, 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.
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 sufficient power, you won't feel it is lacking.

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 cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite comprehensive for this level. New car safety is not bad nowadays, 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 stress about this. Actual maintenance cost depends on brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking real owners in car clubs for their experience.
Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, consider the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately test drive both, personal experience is most important.
Overall, Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing homework, comparing quotes from several car dealers, then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing homework will never be wrong.