Verdict
The RM7,200 step from the RM68,900 Aruz to the RM76,100 Traz changes the brief rather than merely the trim. Aruz is the choice for seven seats, a 2,685 mm wheelbase and a 45-litre tank, though its 213-litre boot is modest. Traz trades the third row for a much larger 471-litre boot, weighs 155 kg less and adds 105 hp/138 Nm against 101 hp/133 Nm. It also gets ASA 3.0 pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring and steering correction.
Pick the Perodua Aruz if you need seven seats and want to save RM7,200.
Pick the Perodua Traz if five seats are enough and you prioritise a 471-litre boot, stronger output and active safety assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Perodua Aruz RM68,900; Perodua Traz RM76,100 — a RM7,200 gap.
- Seating and boot space: Aruz has 7 seats and a 213-litre boot; Traz has 5 seats and a 471-litre boot.
- Output: Aruz makes 101 hp and 133 Nm; Traz makes 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Driveline and transmission: Aruz is rear-wheel drive with a 4-speed Aisin conventional automatic; Traz is front-wheel drive with a CVT automatic.
- Weight and fuel tank: Aruz is 1,300 kg with a 45-litre tank; Traz is 1,145 kg with a 42-litre tank.
- Driver assistance: Aruz has no autonomous braking, blind-spot system or lane-keeping assist; Traz gets ASA 3.
Aruz
- Seven seats instead of five
- RM7,200 lower purchase price
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating with six airbags and stability control
- 213-litre boot versus the Traz's 471 litres
- 101 hp and 133 Nm versus 105 hp and 138 Nm
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or steering correction
Traz
- 471-litre boot
- ASA 3.0 braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring and steering correction
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- RM7,200 more expensive
- Five seats versus the Aruz's seven
- 42-litre fuel tank versus 45 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM68,900✓ | RM76,100 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 101 hp at 6,000 rpm | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 133 Nm at 4,200 rpm | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72 mm × 91.8 mm | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4 Speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 471 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Full Size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001A | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloy | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con (digital controls with memory function) | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Automatic Door-Lock Past 20 km/h | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Aruz vs Traz FAQ
Is the Perodua Aruz or Perodua Traz better?
The Traz is better for a five-seat household: it has a 471-litre boot, 105 hp, ASA 3.0 braking and blind-spot monitoring. Choose the Aruz if carrying up to seven people matters more than boot capacity and active safety aids.
What is the price difference?
The Perodua Traz costs RM76,100 and the Perodua Aruz costs RM68,900, so the Traz is RM7,200 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot, the Perodua Aruz or Perodua Traz?
The Traz has the larger boot at 471 litres, compared with 213 litres for the seven-seat Aruz. The Traz gives up two seats to gain 258 litres of boot space.
