New Perodua Aruz SUV opens for booking, priced between RM72K–RM77K

By RIZAL JOHAN | 3 January 2019


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PETALING JAYA: Perodua Aruz, the national carmaker’s much-awaited three-row seven-seater Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), is now open for booking with estimated prices of between RM72,200 and RM77,200 (on-the-road without insurance).

Two variants of the Aruz are on offer, the 1.5 X and 1.5 Advance, and comes with five colour options – Ivory White, Glittering Silver, Electric Blue, Granite Grey and the new Amazon Green.

Safety-wise, the Perodua Aruz scored a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating with features such as Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), ISOFIX and six airbags, all of which are standard across the range.

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Furthermore, the 1.5 Advance variant now comes with an upgraded version of the Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) active safety suite, called ASA 2.0.

ASA 2.0 adds pedestrian detection (up to 50kph) to the safety suite and increases the operational speeds of Pre-Collision Warning to 100kph and Pre-Collision Braking to 80kph. 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 but is by no means a substitute for safe driving so always be alert and cautious behind the wheel.

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The Perodua Aruz’s efficient powertrain, built in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan, consists of an aluminium-block 1.5 litre four-cylinder engine with Dual VVT-i and an electronically-controlled automatic transmission (E-AT).

With Eco Idle to give a best-in-class rated fuel efficiency of 15.6km/l, allowing it to be government-certified as an Energy-Efficient Vehicle (EEV).

The Aruz features bold LED headlamps with follow-me-home function (auto lights on Advance variant), 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels and a ground clearance of 220mm.

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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.

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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.

“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,” said Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad adding that the vehicle comes with a five-year/150,000km warranty (whichever comes first).

Zainal also said that the monthly sales target for the Aruz is around 2,500 units or 31,200 units by the end of 2019.

“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!” said Zainal.

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