The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that all Perodua and Toyota cars affected by Daihatsu’s procedural irregularities in vehicle testing meet minimum safety standards, and no recall is required. This was confirmed by independent tests conducted by three United Nations-approved technical services agencies specializing in automotive testing. The agencies are: UTAC (France) Applus+ IDIADA (Spain) Horiba-MIRA (United Kingdom) To address criticisms from netizens, the MoT has also made results of

In the aftermath of the Daihatsu safety scandal, one estimate pegs that company could suffer financial loses of up to USD 700 million taking into account plants stoppages, loss of sales and recently confirmed compensation to suppliers. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the estimated losses also include expenses for investigations, additional safety tests, and other individual negotiations with suppliers. "Depending on the scale of the compensation, Daihatsu's losses could total JPY 100 billi

First launched in 2019, the Perodua Aruz is due for a mid-lifecycle update. There was a very minor specs update in 2021, adding side steps, new Passion Red colour, and auto door lock, with no change in styling. This facelifted 2023 Daihatsu Terios that was launched in Indonesia today could provide some hints to our upcoming Perodua Aruz facelift. The Daihatsu Terios / Toyota Rush are sister cars to the Perodua Aruz. Typical for a mid-lifecycle update, there is no change to the powertrain. The 2N

Now open for bookings, the 2021 Perodua Aruz receives a few updates. Prices for the Malaysian SUV remains the same, from RM 68,526 for the 1.5X variant, and RM 73,226 for the range-topping 1.5AV. This update sees Passion Red Metallic introduced for the model, but this is only for the 1.5AV variant. Other than that, both variants now benefit from a new side step and auto-locking doors. No other changes were highlighted otherwise. Performance should stay the same, and GearUp accessory choices rema

Before we start the story, allow us to clarify: No, the Proton Exora and Perodua Aruz are not in the same segment. The Exora is an MPV while the Aruz is an SUV. But the reason we’re comparing both cars together is because they’re similarly priced (the Aruz from RM 72,900, Exora from RM 59,800; before SST exemption) and they sit 7. If you’re wondering that the Perodua Alza would be a better comparison to the Exora, allow us to explain that though the Alza sits 7, it is more of a 5+2 setup rather

The seven-seat SUV Perodua Aruz comes in two models and is priced at: Aruz 1.5X: RM 72,900 Aruz 1.5AV: RM 77,900 All variants come with a 5-year / 150,000 km warranty (whichever comes first). Compared with its sibling Rush, Aruz's differences mainly at the air intake grille, and the third pole Perodua badge. The chrome strips are also connected to the LED daytime running lights in the LED headlights. Aruz has one solid color -ivory white, and four metallic colors, namely Amazon Green, Granite Gr