In Malaysia's 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 doing research.
Perodua Aruz has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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 X90 has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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.
From a price perspective, the entry 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 also, that few thousand difference, there may be trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

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, safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays have decent safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.
Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving feel will not differ too much.

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. Actual maintenance cost depends on the brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking real owners in car owner groups for experience.

Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use, 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 suggest test driving both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Proton X90 are both very good car models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, the key is still your personal needs and budget. Suggest everyone do research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.