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Malaysia Car Buying Must-See: Perodua Aruz vs Proton X90 Comparison

2026-07-14 20:00:16
CountrysideRelaxDrive
1.7k Fans   147 Following   8 Posts

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

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-level version can already meet daily needs. But note, that few thousand dollars difference might involve trade-offs in features, depends on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Perodua Aruz is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Proton X90 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo has 35 hp more than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel lacking.

Perodua Aruz Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .

Proton X90 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 safety features are quite complete for this class. New cars nowadays don't lack in safety, so no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Aruz Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Warranty

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 struggle with this. Actual maintenance costs depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking real owners in car groups for experience.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Suitable For Whom

Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, we suggest test driving both, as personal experience is most important.

Proton X90 Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Conclusion

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 are both quite good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time on research will definitely not go wrong.

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