Perodua Aruz or Hyundai Tucson? Hear what Malaysian owners say

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

Perodua Aruz OTR price 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.

Hyundai Tucson OTR price 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.

From the price perspective, Perodua Aruz's starting price is indeed RM 70,988 cheaper than Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, those few thousand cheaper might mean compromises on features, it depends on your specific needs.

Safety Features

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 are quite comprehensive for this class. New cars these days have decent safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Space and Comfort

Perodua Aruz body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Hyundai Tucson body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not large. Cars in this class are completely sufficient for daily use.

Maintenance and Service

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Hyundai Tucson warranty 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Suitable for Whom

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

Summary

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