Ready to switch cars, which is better: Aruz or Tucson? Perodua vs Hyundai

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 do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

Perodua Aruz OTR price in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, total 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, total 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 a price perspective, Perodua Aruz starting price is indeed RM 70,988 cheaper than Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry version can already meet daily needs. But note, the cheaper few thousand, might have trade-offs in features, depends on your needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Perodua Aruz equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, power 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Hyundai Tucson equipped with 1.5L Turbo, power 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Regarding power, Hyundai Tucson's 1.5L Turbo has 35 hp more than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, power from both cars is sufficient, won't feel underpowered.

Configuration and Technology

Perodua Aruz uses FWD drive system.

Hyundai Tucson uses FWD drive system.

Both cars have the same drive system, both FWD, daily driving experience won't differ much.

Maintenance and Warranty

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.

Suitable For Whom

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 value more, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about price-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately recommend test driving both, personal experience is most important.

Summary

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Hyundai Tucson are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one, key depends on your personal needs and budget. Suggest everyone do research, compare quotes from multiple dealers, then test drive to make final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time researching is never wrong.