2021 Perodua Aruz 1.5 X | sgCarMart Reviews

[@sapuvan]

Over here in Malaysia, the variant that you're doing this review on is the X variant (without fog lamps) . The one I own is the AV (Advanced) variant. Personally I think it is a pretty good vehicle. To some, the 1.5 engine my seem underpowered but once you get it up to speed, it actually cruises pretty damn well and quite smoothly. Just that the initial acceleration from standstill might feel slightly sluggish but once the speed has gone past 60 km/h, the speed climbs pretty effortlessly. For those who are light footed, the fuel economy can be pretty amazing. Definitely a vehicle NOT for spirited driving, considering the long-ish yet narrow-ish stance, cornering at high speeds is not advisable. If one does not nitpick, it is a good value for money compact suv to buy.

[@isaaclim8645]

Everything aside, i personally think it's such a good looking car

[@iVengeancee]

No its not good looking, not even close. Its a bad looking car in fact. If you're spending 90k to SGD to get this, why not top up abit more and get the toyota sienta. Much more reliable, branding is better.

[@isaaclim8645]

@@iVengeancee my opinion.. get over it

[@ibnsgfrial2027]

@@iVengeancee ok...so deal with it then..its using toyota's tech too btw.

[@isaaclim8645]

@@ibnsgfrial2027 ironic how he said the aruz isnt good looking but then he mentions the sienta which i personally find hideous... the aruz looks rugged and imposing whilst the sienta looks like a grandma car

[@abangadikingreenontheirpmd4055]

You must be Malaysian

[@alantan858]

Julian you've made a extremely fair review on a Aruz. It has its flaw and advantages. I'm glad that you've point out the plus points and disadvantages. Users please make a good choice and good luck 😁😁

[@putrasocool]

1. Its basically a Toyota if you ignore the badge (Toyota Rush), only with some cost cutting measures, like different dashboard design and maybe slightly thinner metal. 2. Same engine as outgoing Myvi but slightly detuned (im sure you can go for retune) 3. Go Malaysia (once open) and the possibility to add all sorts of accessories is open. 4. The Toyota version is quite popular in Indonesia. 5. Theres a YT Video of a Malaysian reviewer testing this car with full load, up to Genting - made it up there in one piece although slow (but you dont travel to Genting everyday what) 6. No resale value unfortunately due to the brand.

[@HuntaKiller91]

Two years in and it loses around rm20k value Rm55-60k is reachable here for a young car

[@vincecarlo]

Cheaply made with Dinosaur Technology and Under Powered engine Won't Sell in SG

[@lol-vn5ro]

@@vincecarlo AHahhaha. You are the type of people who looks at brand and not what the background is.

[@ianpolo5673]

Huge and decent looking too!

[@tsf1685]

In Malaysia we have 2 spec x & Av.Av come with more technologies which is ASA 2.0[Advanced Safety Assist].

[@iDanchubb]

On the marketing point of view, I had hoped that Perodua could have brought a version with ASA which would greatly enhance its unique technological image for the current price bracket. They could have dropped the vehicle stability control (VSC) because layman folks here do not even know of its function, much less even of its existence.

[@Raksasaification]

@@iDanchubb what do u mean? Vsc is compulsory in many country. Like Malaysia. Singapore distributors (eg. Honda) have the worst car safety features for high price point.

[@iDanchubb]

@@Raksasaification Hence my point in the previous comment. Vehicle stability control is not mandatory for new cars in Singapore. From the marketing point of view, the ASA feature would offer a stronger selling point in Singapore.

[@AlexBongRCFunLand]

You did not mention, it is actually technology from Toyota and Daihatsu! Malaysian car maker Perodua provides the market with cheaper options. Don't ask for luxury spec as it's not targeted on those look for a luxury car.

[@choondoichai]

really love every carefully thoughtful comment that you brought up. hardly seen such reviewer. thumbs up.

[@tmwsmak1119]

Hi Julian, this the second time I'm watching this same Perodua Aruz vedeo. I'm a Malaysian and have just placed my booking on a Perodua Aruz. Well, like everybody already knew, it's a not perfect car. It could be more smooth, and producing higher power & torque, if it runs on a CVT engine. You would regularly hear the sounds while running on the highway. But again, you got to compromise a bit looking a the money you paid for such a vehicle. In Singapore, for me, the price is slighly high considering the overall package as a whole, paying in SGD dollars. But back in Malaysia, selling below RM 80k, for a SUV, well, I cannot complain more.😅

[@aviesena]

Just drove my brother's car last week from Penang to KL. It's stable while cruising at 120km and fuel efficient compared to any other SUVs too. The only thing I'm not satisfied is steering is a little stiff, for elderly people getting into car (need to climb) and off course the 90's interior dash looks

[@HuntaKiller91]

Thinking of getting the X used next year Hopefully price gets below 40k Prefer 35k for this model I dont need that ASA/dashcam Can fit my own 70mai rearview dashcam

[@rawdahkirin4644]

Thanks Julian for your review. Mine also glittering silver. Not many review for X variant instead of AV variant

[@matosmatos9292]

I feel that the sgcarmart team should judge this car more fairly and truthfully. True there isn't another 7 seater suv in its class for this price BUT that does not represents this as a good drive or a good car (not saying it is or isn't). Expectations are lowered not because its a perodua but because its coming in at such a price. Preferably it is always better to put another car in as comparison, usually its closest competitions but in this case maybe putting the Sienta would be a more closer choice.

[@yangerek78]

Look heres a kicker can u get a 7 seater TOYOTA suv with the same price as this Aruz here?

[@sidestep1984]

Sienta is an MPV no?

[@vincecarlo]

Cheaply made with Dinosaur Technology and Under Powered engine Won't Sell in SG

[@muhammadisyraff7721]

@@vincecarlo and it was made by toyota

[@yours_sincerely48]

​@@vincecarloIts a Toyota Rush with a differnt badge...Toyota Dinasaur tevhnology??? Hmmmh..

[@deathism]

I see my favourite presenter, Julian doing the review, I watch and smash the like button.

[@mohamadfiruzmohamednoor315]

Owned the Aruz since 2019..No complain...If driving up Cameron..Genting..a breeze..What is Peng Kang..Kacang Lah...😁

[@ganeshr4371]

perfect thats the only thing i was looking for about this car. spot on answer thank you!

[@kucingpowergile]

Now I know that same engine as Myvi but gearing is different. I think Aruz ratio cater more towards low end torque. Myvi i see cruising 100km below 2.5krpm whilst he said Aruz 90km almost 3krpm

[@yours_sincerely48]

You can drive down to Malaysia for cheaper servce and eadily available spare parts. Its a Toyota Rush with a different badge.

[@muhammadisyraff7721]

The AV version have ASA, ADAS system, and black box came with the car. Cheap leh, but still have ADAS. My dad didnt focus on his driving, and then the ADAS kicks in, and saved the day

[@yours_sincerely48]

What happened? The car Auto Brake?

[@ervintay5742]

Looks rather good, sat in one in Malacca before. Spacious and rugged looking. Main issue is the rim, looks rather small. Price could be lower, around 80-85k would be good. I prefer the myvi actually 😂

[@lol-vn5ro]

Rim 17 inch bro how can look small?

[@yours_sincerely48]

Actially the whole car, the wheels are the most expensive part in the car....Try asking how much to change 4 sets of tyre.

[@francischeong5192]

Why do you call the rear tailgate the bonnet? I thought that is where you find the engine.

[@lol-vn5ro]

Singapore slang

[@amorsilva5837]

is it the same as Toyota Rush?

[@Mikeylearn2rock]

Good looking, but other than looks, it’s less than desirable. The deal killer is the 4 speed gearbox.

[@yours_sincerely48]

The high RPM is due to the small engine.. in order to get more power out of tje engine, a higher RPM is required. Its OK.as nowadys engine and synthethic oil enable the emgine to work at higher rpm. Iys a trend nowadays with small engine amd a higher rpm for a Green engine. CVT is a No No for an SUV or Van as CVT uses steel belts that can break easily undrr heavy load. For smaller or lighter cars, CVT is just nice to use for fuel economy. For Arus with 7 seater, a mechanical 4 step auto geaes are preffered for Reliability...Further CVT suffered from rubber band effect.

[@nestoriquina3907]

I will be Rush-ing to have one its really a good car

[@ianhe8435]

Where can I find 330ml water bottles?

[@lol-vn5ro]

Shengsiong got alot

[@mr.pestcontrol2043]

I will try but what about its fuel consumption and running on timing belt or chain belt?? Overall, I like it as it meets my requirement for travelling.

[@PsychedMedia]

Costs rm70k in malaysia. Would've thought it would only cost at max 70k sgd...

[@putrasocool]

Myvi 1.5 alr 77k bro in sg

[@syedakmal4748]

@@putrasocool sg crazy, how can yall live there, u use bicycle or what? Or the salary there is huge?

[@milocapslock]

@@syedakmal4748 our salaries are higher compared to you guys regardless of roles. Even our cleaners earn more (starting pay of SGD 800 aka RM 2400).

[@kbcjong]

But without converting to SGD our car price is still lower than in singapore. Our cleaner in malaysia earn rm1200 but aruz in malaysia only rm68k for the X variant. So price per salary is still affordable in malaysia.

[@PsychedMedia]

@@kbcjong regular cars, dollar to dollar, malaysia cheaper. Luxury car sg cheaper. Example. BMW 430i M Sport. Malaysia RM 419k. SG $228k

[@josefish4317]

What...? price in malaysia just around MYR 68K- 72K come with 2 variant X(basic) & AV(Full Specs) The price in Singapore should be below 25000 SGD..great..

[@kleanovodust-bin69]

The tax is different. In Indonesia it costs the same under Toyota Rush and Daihatsu Terios.

[@alfianmm]

1.5 L, 7 seater SUV with actual space and a fair looking design. Best budget 7 seater I've seen in years. But salesmen will tell u... Add 30k only get outlander...

[@fungyee77]

Is this a twin of the Toyota Rush ?

[@silcosilva]

Yeah, twin of the Toyota Rush and Daihatsu Terios...

[@mohamedimranfarid4801]

Twin of Toyota Avanza

[@silcosilva]

@@mohamedimranfarid4801 The Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia are different chassis... though still are rear wheel drive 7-seaters...

[@fungyee77]

@@silcosilva Thanks. Very decent price for a practical 7 seater with Toyota design.

[@NokiaHumanForm]

@@silcosilva same ya know 🗿

[@punkeded]

Saw a m'sian plate driving in sg like very floating not very stable ride... But if the price is ard 80k for current coe can consider... Or rather a sienta.

[@manmeetR3M1X]

I think the middle row seats are adjustable

[@normanschlongdongovic4124]

Full load quite underpowered..Cause Perodua decrease the hp to 101hp and 133nm..Engine quite reliable as it’s Toyota..If use Corolla 1.6 engine would be great

[@yours_sincerely48]

Cannot undet Afta ruling...1.5 litre car tax free.

[@icaruuskoshiba529]

can i fit that bumper to my toyota rush? i want to buy an aruz front and rear bumper and replace it on my rush

[@lol-vn5ro]

Yes can

[@marcseah7022]

Aruz is value for money and a good buy in Malaysia but in Singapore at S$91000, it makes no sense at all. Malaysians must be laughing at us at the price it is selling for.

[@sidestep1984]

For an SUV in Singapore, its cheap..

[@abangadikingreenontheirpmd4055]

Malaysians have always been laughing at us... for the $2k - 4k salary they earn here can finance their landed and conti car back in Malaysia

[@vincecarlo]

Cheaply made with Dinosaur Technology and Under Powered engine Won't Sell in SG

[@Raksasaification]

@@abangadikingreenontheirpmd4055 alamak u have no idea of the price of car and condo in malaysia.

[@lol-vn5ro]

@@vincecarlo Notice how many times you commented this shows that you do not have a life

[@kee2718]

It’s based on toyota rush / Daihatsu terios

[@alvinlimcr]

4:05 and 5:49 - Are those vents drawing air from the main AC or they are just fans?

[@PsychedMedia]

They have their own cooling coil inside

[@putrasocool]

Its not just a blower, theres cooling coil inside. Its just that it only allows blower control, no teperature controls.

[@hananifirzaaaahh6666]

The temp control can control only the front side

[@tonycheng6502]

What is the fuel economy?

[@khairulrizal1383]

I want it what the price

[@nahiyanmajumder6773]

Toyota rush?

[@nevillewah9465]

Aruz x for sgd90999!! In Malaysia we only get it below RM71k or sgd 24500

[@fidafififi]

Finally a malaysian car!!!

[@SK-bt5ej]

Malaysian car? It was rebadged from toyota rush.

[@fidafififi]

@@SK-bt5ej Taken from wikipedia: The Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sendirian Berhad (Second Automobile Manufacturer Private Limited), usually abbreviated to Perodua (/pəˈrɒdjuə/), is Malaysia's largest car manufacturer, closely followed by Proton.

[@bigbrainbighartbighandbigp4605]

@@fidafififi realy.. indonesia produce this car too,, this rebadge from toyota rush

[@chkam3139]

4 speed auto? Oh dear. The cheap plastic is expected for this price range but the auto box is just last generation. 6 speed or CVT isn't a huge.

[@yangerek78]

Well underneath its a Toyota unit so mentioned the word Toyota u know what will it be associated with ' reliability '

[@chkam3139]

@@yangerek78 I don't question the reliability, but as pointed out in the video, it will compromise the driving experience during to limited gearing. It is a strange choice, as I think 5 speed boxes or CVT is unlikely to increase the cost.

[@yangerek78]

@@chkam3139 well this is built at a cost conscious mindset thus the tech that u get. Look if peoplr in vast Indonesia have no issues using it driving thru mud and rough roads and mountain etc than i dont see there is any issues using it here in Singaporean

[@yangerek78]

@@chkam3139 furthermore they really uee it till every bit of the car rusted away or eat itself

[@vincecarlo]

Cheaply made with Dinosaur Technology and Under Powered engine Won't Sell

[@SK-bt5ej]

Perodua Aruz is not Malaysian car. Perodua is subsidiary company of Daihatsu Japan. Aruz is actually rebadged from toyota rush by Daihatsu and selling as Peroduo brand in Singapore and Malaysia.

[@tsf1685]

Yes,Perodua is subsidiary is company of Daihatsu Japan but,Perodua has build their self car which is Myvi,Bezza,and even Ativa because Perodua have involved R&D in Japan to build Toyota Raize & Daihatsu Rocky.Perodua have involved to build or design Daihatsu car since Perodua is introduce their first car Perodua Kancil back in 1993.Perodua and Astra Daihatsu Motor Indonesia has collaboration to build this Aruz also since 2017 and then Toyota have rebadge to Toyota Rush.

[@PemadamGergasi]

Wow. That prize can by 3 aruz in malaysia.

[@hison1570]

This video got malaysia feel...

[@marcseah7022]

Is Perodua even selling cars in Singapore? The only Peroduas i have seen on SG roads are all Malaysian registered and all Myvi, the king of Malaysian roads. 😄

[@h.r.858]

This pro2 need to pay coe oso ah? after 5 yrs go to scrap? hayya pay and pay until when? really everyday rob people. Die lah like this..😂

[@LeFanxyy]

There is a blue SG plate Bezza near where I live. Edit: oh, at Ubi driving centre, there is also a blue 3rd gen Myvi used by a private driving instructor

[@Rayhan-tw5cv]

Aruz is similar with Rush in Indonesia

[@user-sn9yv8tv8q]

$SGD 90,999???WOW its about RM 280,241.00...😅

[@pjpave1427]

Yes

[@pjpave1427]

Malaysians who viewed this will have a heart attack. 280k for a Perodua?

[@amirul5885]

The market price in malaysia just around RM70k+ OTR...🤷🏼‍♂️

[@marcseah7022]

Thats why i have never seen a Singapore registered Aruz. Top up a little bit more and u can get a Toyota, Honda or Hyundai. I have only seen a few Bezza and in the past, and only one Singapore registered Myvi. It is more common to see Ferrari and Lamborghini than Perodua in Singapore.

[@vincecarlo]

Cheaply made with Dinosaur Technology and Under Powered engine Won't Sell in SG RIDICULOUS

[@brotherhood6172]

In Indonesia this Car like Rush and Terios

[@Haikel98]

The Proton X50 in Singapore would be nice!

[@yangerek78]

Please dont its a Geely

[@sengnk4500]

What wrong with Geeky ?

[@runrunner4676]

@@sengnk4500 China

[@sengnk4500]

Any thing wrong with China made?

[@runrunner4676]

@@sengnk4500 Quality so so ... not all

[@normanschlongdongovic4124]

Better stick to 4 speed rather than CVT..Else the low end will suffer more

[@blessedvillain]

Good looking car actually

[@dayanarung]

Singaporean Toyota Rush/Daihatsu Terios

[@jackhyla3165]

Malaysia only rm68000 penisular, East malaysia only 70000, where did u buy it 90000 ????

[@Daniel-uv5xt]

If my May on get the lessen Proton Saga 2021

[@COD0307]

You don’t know the difference between bonnet and boot. True motor journalist

[@lol-vn5ro]

Singapore slang einstein

[@mohamedimranfarid4801]

Isn't this mpv?

[@HolyEnchanta]

101bhp and 133nm for 7 seater...

[@vincecarlo]

🐢🐢

[@normanschlongdongovic4124]

1300kg

[@lol-vn5ro]

U spend less than 500 sgd can buy controller pickup will be improved. ECU also can reflash

[@anggaadesahfitra1818]

It looks like Daihatsu Terios in Indonesia

[@asiancomparasion7656]

Kyk Toyota Rush sama Daihatsu Terios

[@arifmz7696]

SGD 91k???????? 😲😲😲😲

[@ahmadbokhari4364]

Menyesal aku beli aruz, klo aku tahu beli Toyota rush...byk kali rosak, baru pakai xcukup 1 tahun...

[@indranizar2342]

U should be test driving with all 7 pax inside the car and see if it moves at all.

[@PsychedMedia]

Can la, already got video can climb genting smoothly with full 7 pax and luggage

[@mokhtaramin2011]

No need for fast car in sg. Max 30mins plus for most point to point trips.

[@vincecarlo]

Cheaply made with Dinosaur Technology and Under Powered engine Won't Sell in SG

[@indranizar2342]

@@vincecarlo it will only sell if its cheaply sold too. Maybe at $60k it might just sell as proven during the low COE periods, many protons and geelys where more noticeable on the roads.

[@vincecarlo]

@@indranizar2342 Yeah $60k cheap car ok lah This price only the Dumb will buy lor

[@bobtan101]

Hehehe "drifting with all onboard"

[@lol-vn5ro]

haha rwd

[@jlwong2349]

I think for Sgprean, everything that comes from Malaysia or associated with this country sucks, I don't think they will drive this car because it ruin the "Atasness" being Sgprean #commentFromMalaysian

[@marcseah7022]

True. Anything from Malaysia is being viewed as cheap and low quality. Since cars are so expensive here, just top up a bit more and u can get a better Japanese or Korean car.

[@h.r.858]

Water oso cheapest in the world.🤣

[@Raksasaification]

In Singapore a car is also a status symbol, on top of any practical needs. If you take Grab (a chauffeur on demand) every day it will cost you less than owning a car (assuming 2x $30 ride for 20 working days). Those looking for "face" value, will not buy Perodua, including/especially Malaysians. (Toyota Sienta, Hondas are made in Thailand, Indonesia too) #CommentFromMalaysianInSingapore

[@vincecarlo]

Cheaply made with Dinosaur Technology and Under Powered engine Won't Sell in SG

[@iDanchubb]

@@Raksasaification True that. Some will even settle for something worth less value for their money, just for the sake of "face" value.

[@mohankaman5153]

Nice car,but too expensivelah.

[@joshualoo7607]

This reminds me of Toyota Innova

[@ryansolomon3782]

Looks like TOYOTA RUSH and DAIHATSU TERIOS 2019^

[@myviputihwwm597]

They don't copy each other just like that..Google about perodua,Toyota,daihatsu on their shares :)

[@Daniel-uv5xt]

Susan here Perodua Artina also out station alzo

[@blessedvillain]

Objective review. Nice video n

[@vincecarlo]

Cheaply made with Dinosaur Technology and Under Powered engine Won't Sell

[@2225_collection]

90.000?! Yo wtf lah 😆🤣

[@polbaik]

So expensive in singapore

[@mawarnihussin6802]

We from Malaysia

[@seana8636]

At 90k its overpriced. Can easily buy other PI mpvs at that range

[@syedakmal4748]

At malaysia only rm70k, which is only 22k SGD

[@seana8636]

Go do your research before saying people spurting nonsense. I can pull several listings from carmart alone but not gonna feed your layz bum and gonna respect perodua here.

[@iDanchubb]

@@seana8636 The nearest competitor is a $90k "barebone" configuration of a CVT Sienta without rear aircon and 2 airbags- You will have almost zero storage space. The Aruz is more spacious, comes with rear aircon, Vehicle Stability Control and 6 airbags. To be fair on the Perodua side, the $91k price is justified by the amount of features, safety rating and space. Furthermore, the Aruz is essentially a Toyota Rush. Therefore at $90k SGD, it all boils down to the kind of features that you prioritise.

[@seana8636]

@@iDanchubbfully agreed and there are also PI clearing their stocks at ard 86k models. Would've been cool if the aruz was priced closer to 80k

[@marcseah7022]

Seems like a good car but for a car of this size, a 1.5 litre engine without turbo seems inadequate and underpowered. Needs at least a 1.8 litre engine for its size to be taken seriously.

[@mrred7820]

Dollar meh???

[@shientoh]

4 spd autos are like 2000s era LOL

[@lol-vn5ro]

So CVT is newer that means newer is better?

[@ofsfr-j8w6t]

if u r 1.6m u can play hide & seek w ur mom in law

[@hariharasuthan8328]

90000!!!!!! Omg

[@takkenalke2869]

A180 SE 😭😭😭😭😭

[@SingaporeAquaticClips]

Won’t buy. Interior feels like driving a van or lorry...

[@anakabah3871]

Gila siaa convert to myr sg pples buy this car for rm270k??!!!!!

[@zy4498]

It’s a rebadged Toyota rush

[@UsopMieSniperStrike]

Its Singapore…..Alamak…..

[@eatdriveplay]

The wheels look ridiculously undersized, the side proportions are weird! Not 1991... then the boot opens and it looks like 1992! LOL!

[@lol-vn5ro]

You want talk this talk that get ready more money to buy bmw. This is budget car not Luxury

[@eatdriveplay]

@@lol-vn5ro it’s about proportions. Do you read English?

[@lerlo]

Too bad no 4wd

[@paull7166]

Are you kidding me? Pls dont do such series again.

[@jovinjulian6404]

Underpowered car..this is not the full spec..no leather seat..S$ 90,000 it a bit too much..the proton x70 and x50 is a way better car

[@thaddeontan]

ugly car

[@ikhwanjoy8422]

Daihatsu terios