In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for Perodua Aruz in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, with a total of 2 variants, 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 a total of 5 variants, 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, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand cheaper difference may involve trade-offs in equipment, which depends on your specific needs.

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

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

Perodua Aruz uses FWD drive type.
Hyundai Tucson uses FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both FWD, daily driving experience will not differ much.

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

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