In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Perodua Aruz and Toyota Yaris Cross when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR price of the 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 the Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900. There are 2 versions in total, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 27,000 cheaper than the Toyota Yaris Cross. If your budget is limited, the entry-level version of Perodua can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.
Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both Perodua Aruz and Toyota Yaris Cross are mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with a better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both models, as personal experience is the most important.

In general, both Perodua Aruz and Toyota Yaris Cross are very good car models in the Malaysia 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 matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.