PERODUA’S much-awaited seven-seater SUV is now open for booking with prices* of between RM72,200 and RM77,200.
*Estimated prices, on-the-road, without insurance in Peninsular Malaysia.
“The Perodua Aruz is our fourth transformation model, setting new standards for us in quality, space, fuel efficiency and safety – the latter bolstered by a five-star Asean NCAP safety rating,” said Perodua president and CEO Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
“With these qualities and more, the Perodua Aruz is among the best-value SUVs in Malaysia.” He added that the SUV comes with a five-year/150,000 km warranty, whichever comes first.
“The Perodua Aruz is expected to complement our existing product line-up and based on our value proposition, we expect sales of this new model to average 2,500 units monthly or 31,200 units by end-2019.”
Two variants of the Aruz are offered, namely the 1.5 X and 1.5 Advance, with five colours available – Ivory White, Glittering Silver, Electric Blue, Granite Grey and a new Amazon Green.
Contributing to the Aruz’s five-star Asean NCAP safety rating are Vehicle Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, Isofix seats and six airbags, which are all standard across the range.
Furthermore, the Advance variant debuts an upgraded version of the Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) active safety suite, called ASA 2.0.
ASA 2.0 adds pedestrian detection (up to 50km/h) to the safety suite and increases the operational speeds of Pre-Collision Warning to 100km/h and Pre-Collision Braking to 80km/h. The safety suite continues to incorporate Front Departure Alert and Pedal Misoperation Control.
ASA is a driver assistance system that helps to reduce the risk of collisions and is by no means a substitute for safe driving. Always be alert and cautious behind the wheel.
“The Perodua Aruz is perfect for families and those with active, aspirational lifestyles. The elevated driving position affords great visibility all round, while the abundance of space and flexible seating layouts make the vehicle extremely versatile and adaptable to any activity you wish to undertake,” Zainal Abidin said.
The Aruz’s efficient powertrain, manufactured in Sendayan, Negri Sembilan, consists of an aluminium-block 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with dual variable valve timing “with intelligence” (Dual VVT-i) and ignition and an electronically-controlled automatic transmission.
These join forces with Eco Idle to give a best-in-class rated fuel efficiency of 15.6km per litre, allowing it to be government-certified as an Energy-Efficient Vehicle.
Featuring bold LED headlamps with follow-me-home function (auto lights on Advance variant), the Aruz sits on 17-inch two-tone alloys, with a ground clearance of 220mm.
Smart Entry with Push Start/Stop Button is also standard, while the Advance variant adds fog lamps and roof rails for extra style points.
The interior is at once functional, stylish and practical, with the Perodua-developed anti-snatch hook to deter handbag thieves and fold-away utility hooks on the backs of the front seats.
All variants get a touch-screen radio with reverse camera display, digital air-con with two memory settings, air vents for the rear passengers and a built-in toll card reader.
The second row is split 60:40 while the third row is split 50:50. Both rows can slide, fold and tumble, yielding a multitude of seating and loading configurations to suit every occasion and lifestyle. There are charging ports in all three rows.
Interior equipment exclusive to the Advance variant are leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with call-receive controls, plus an integrated driving video recorder. The top variant also gets HDMI, Smart Link, Bluetooth and navigation added to its touch-screen system.
“For more information on the Perodua Aruz, we welcome the public to speak with our authorised sales advisors at any of our sales outlets nationwide.
“The Perodua Aruz will appear in showrooms very soon, but don’t wait – book now to elevate your life in an instant and start 2019 riding high!” Zainal Abidin said.
