In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you the time of doing research.
The OTR price of Perodua Aruz 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.
The OTR price of Proton X90 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 33,900 cheaper than Proton X90. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might have trade-offs in equipment, specifically depending on your needs.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Proton X90 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 1.5L Turbo of Proton X90 has 35 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl of Perodua Aruz. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

Perodua Aruz body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. For this class of car, it is fully sufficient for daily use.

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Proton X90 warranty 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. Actual maintenance costs depend on the brand's service network and parts prices. Suggestion to ask real owners in car owner groups for experience.

Overall, both Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and test drive before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.