In Malaysia's 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.
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.
Looking at the price, 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. However, also note that saving a few thousand might mean compromises on features, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Hyundai Tucson is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Hyundai Tucson's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient 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, and safety features are quite comprehensive within this class. New car safety nowadays is not bad, no need to worry too much about this.

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

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