In the SUV market in Malaysia, 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 save you the time of doing research.
The OTR price for Perodua Aruz in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, with 2 versions available, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.
The OTR price for Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with 5 versions available, 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 a price perspective, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 70,988 cheaper than Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version is enough to meet daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand ringgit saved might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 1.5L Turbo in Hyundai Tucson has 35 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl in Perodua Aruz. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and won't feel underpowered.

Perodua Aruz's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Hyundai Tucson's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite comprehensive within this class. New cars nowadays generally don't have poor safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Hyundai Tucson warranty 5 years/300,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both Perodua Aruz and Hyundai Tucson are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and 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, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both Perodua Aruz and Hyundai Tucson are excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.