In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 when choosing a car. The two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR price of Perodua Aruz in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900. There are 2 versions in total, 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. There are 4 versions in total, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 33,900 cheaper than Proton X90. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, keep in mind that the few thousand cheaper may involve trade-offs on equipment, specifically depending on your needs.

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

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.
Proton X90 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 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.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to worry about this aspect. Actual maintenance costs also depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, it is recommended to ask real car owners in car owner groups about their experience.

Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian 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 model with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both models, hands-on experience is the most important.

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, key depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research well, compare quotes from several car dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.