In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 when choosing a car. These two models 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 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. However, you should also note that the savings of a few thousand may come with trade-offs in equipment, depending 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 power, Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel like it lacks 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 cars have the same safety rating, and in this class, safety equipment is considered quite complete. New cars these days have no bad safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.
Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have too much difference.
Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and equipment, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is suggested to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Perodua Aruz and Proton X70 are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.