The Perodua Aruz has made its launch debut in Singapore, where it is offered in a sole 1.5L X variant priced at SGD 92,999 inclusive of GST and certificate of entitlement (COE). Available through Perocom Auto, the seven-seat SUV joins the Bezza and Myvi in the local line-up, with the Axia no longer being on sale there.
Just like in Malaysia, the Aruz for the
Singaporean market is powered by a 2NR-VE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated
four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 102 PS at 6,000 rpm and 133 Nm of torque
at 4,200 rpm. The Dual VVT-i mill sends drive to the rear wheels via a
four-speed automatic transmission, and has a rated fuel consumption of 15.6
km/l (6.4 l/100 km) with the Eco Idle system.
Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy
wheels with 215/60 profile tyres; LED headlamps and taillights; keyless entry
and engine start; manual air-conditioning with digital controls and rear vents,
a touchscreen head unit with six speakers; and a reverse camera. The cabin also
features fabric seats, with 60:40-split second and 50:50-split third rows.
On the safety front, the 1.5L X gets six
airbags (front, side and curtain), along with vehicle stability control,
traction control, ABS with EBD and brake assist, emergency stop signal, hill
start assist and Isofix child seat anchors. Unlike in Malaysia, there’s no 1.5L
AV variant offered, so the Aruz doesn’t get the Advanced Safety Assist (ASA)
2.0 suite here in Singapore. Customers there can order the Aruz in one of four
colours, including three metallic options – Granite Grey, Electric Blue and
Glittering Silver – and an Ivory White solid hue. Each purchase also comes with
a five-year or 100,000 km warranty.
