Perodua Aruz or Hyundai Tucson? Real Car Review Gives You the Answer

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 make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save the time spent on research.

Price and Versions

Perodua Aruz's 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's 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 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 can already meet daily needs. However, also note, the few thousand less, there might be trade-offs in equipment, depending 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 equipment is considered quite complete within this class. New cars nowadays do not have poor safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Features and Technology

Perodua Aruz uses FWD drive mode.

Hyundai Tucson uses FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have too big a difference.

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.

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. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.