Hey, I'm in the same boat as you. I was previously considering Exora as well to replace my Inspira as a family car (me, wife, and 2 kids plus the occasional grandparents).

But I find the FC for Exora was really bad. I have driven a test drive unit (one of the branches was willing to give me 3-4 hours since there is so low demand for it) and drove it on highway, I got only 8-9 km/l FC on highway drive. Mind you this was on a empty car without load, where only me, my wife and a sleeping SA at the 2nd row.

BR-V was too small (mainly due to the 3rd row seat can't tumble forward individually, can't even fit both of my strollers. I initially gave up on the Rush as well since its quite similar to the BRV in terms of Dimensions.

Test drive the Aruz. Both my strollers fitted behind the 3rd row without tumbling forward. I tumbled one, and it fit a large polo 4 wheeler hard suitcase, + 2 strollers at the back.

I terus put in booking fee, and asked to trade in my Inspira.

What was your reason for opting for Aruz instead of Exora?

if you have a tight budget for a 7 seater and you put safety as your first priority, i think is either second hand Japanese MPV, or this aruz.

WHen you buying aruz, then you cannot put a high expectation on the FC as you already knew it is a 1500cc RWD 1300kg tall metal on the road, with 4AT (some like it as it is reliable, some hate it due to lack of ratio spread, like it or not, that's the only thing available for RWD 1500cc in toyota/daihatsu power train) regardless how well you play around witht he ECU TCU mapping, it won't be having a supreme FC number.

But then, 80k, with AEB. I think no other 7 seater models come close.

Im in exactly the same position as you. The car would fit me, wifey, my 2 kids n their car seats, as well as the occasional time my parents n my younger bro would take a ride with me..

Exora looks spacious but the boot of Aruz looks spacious too..in fact, spacious than any other suv in of the same segment..exora is a bit old now compated to cars nowadays but since u n my other readings of reviewa says FC of exora would be bit worse than aruz, that might sway my decision. Of course different enginr n all that..

I have a twin stroller that is always in the boot of my 2013 vios..as long as it can fit the boot of aruz, then i will stay happy..

On the road wise, i drive to work on the outskirts of KL..only venture into the city on weekends..kampung is in jb where i go back.once a month..so aruz looks to be ok for me..dont.like driving too fast on the highway due to.kids in.my car

Was it easy to trade in ur inspira?

This post has been edited by CTU: Feb 25 2019, 11:53 PM

I have snapped a pic of the luggage while 1 seat tumbled down below for your reference bro.



Exora is still very much more superior in terms of capacity space. However its dated engine and lack of ISOFIX were really a deal breaker. I can't wait for the VF-11 to come. And my wife hates captain seats because it makes direct feeding difficult because of the gap between the seats.

Yes, its easy to trade in the inspira, my SA found a buyer after 30 mins lol.

Waah..that looks very spacious for a family like mine that carries a lot of bags n luggage around..n i like the colour you chose too..so ur driving experience is how bro? N FC for u satisfactory?

That one is showroom unit la, amazon green. LOL. I chose white.

SA called me might delay because perodua is halting production in march due to shortage of parts.

He's trying to steal 1 unit from the current stock now...

I test drive it, driving experience nothing special. Inspira definitely nicer to drive.

The LED on Headlamps seems not bright enough.

an ok review?

yes.. Aruz NVH somehow better then BRV.. eventho BRV is using CVT gbx and cruising at lower RPM

Paultan choose Aruz as the better choice!



This post has been edited by Lone Wolf X: Mar 2 2019, 03:38 PM

Today delivered Aruz Premium. A very good car. Looks intimidating for the size and height of it. Safety number one in perodua

Dont think aruz will up till x70 100k Barrier. Aruz doesn't have thr fancy features of x70.

both are different segment car, can't be compared.

And ppl saying both are same segment

What's the waiting period for the Aruz ? Thanks.

Premium x ready stock depending on color.
Advance 1 month and lucky enough you may get ready stock. Contact me if you want any color I check.

Thanks.

Aruz is smaller than X70, in terms of size exterior and interior. In addition engine Horsepower wise is lower as well for Aruz

seen about three units of Aruz at Cameron Highlands. Nice.

floor mat included?

Premium x = X
Advance = AV
?