In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Hyundai Tucson 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.
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 Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with a total of 5 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige (RM 197,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD Prestige (RM 186,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD Prime (RM 164,888), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 70,988 cheaper than Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, the entry-level version of Perodua is already sufficient for daily needs. But note, the difference of a few thousand, there might be trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Hyundai Tucson safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features in this class are considered quite complete. New cars nowadays are not bad in safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Aruz body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Hyundai Tucson body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Both cars are almost the same size, interior space difference is not large. For this class of cars, daily use is completely sufficient.

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.
Hyundai Tucson adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving feel will not have much difference.

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Hyundai Tucson are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.