In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Mitsubishi Xforce when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price range and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Perodua Aruz has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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.
Mitsubishi Xforce has an OTR price in Malaysia of RM 109,930 - 119,930, with a total of 2 variants, including 2026 1.5L Ultimate (RM 119,930), 2026 1.5L Urban (RM 109,930), etc.
From the price perspective, Perodua Aruz's starting price is indeed RM 37,030 cheaper than Mitsubishi Xforce. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mitsubishi Xforce is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mitsubishi Xforce's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cylinder. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you won't feel it lacks power.

Perodua Aruz's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Mitsubishi Xforce's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include MI-PILOT.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New car safety is generally not bad now, no need to worry too much about this point.

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mitsubishi Xforce warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Mitsubishi Xforce are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from a few dealers, and going for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research will definitely not go wrong.