In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Perodua Aruz and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning, today we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you 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 Mazda CX-30 in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409, there are 4 versions in total, including 2025 2.0L High+ Premium (RM 146,409), 2025 2.0L High+ (RM 138,409), 2025 2.0L High (RM 130,409) etc.
From the price perspective, the entry price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 49,509 cheaper than Mazda CX-30. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily requirements. However, be aware that the few thousand cheaper difference may involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your needs.

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.
Mazda CX-30 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars use the same drive mode, both are FWD, there won't be a huge difference in daily driving feel.

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-30 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, so no need to worry about this. Actual maintenance costs depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, we recommend asking real car owners in car owner groups for their experience.

Perodua Aruz and Mazda CX-30 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 value for money and equipment, then choose the model with richer configuration. Finally, it is suggested to test drive both, experiencing it personally is the most important.

In general, Perodua Aruz and Mazda CX-30 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.