In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Honda HR-V's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 115,900 - 143,900, with a total of 4 variants, including 2026 e:HEV 1.5L RS (RM 143,900), 2026 1.5T V (RM 137,900), 2026 1.5T E (RM 130,900), etc.
The Mazda CX-60's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 200,510 - 252,873, with a total of 2 variants, including 2026 3.3T 4WD High Plus (RM 252,873), 2025 2.5L 2WD High (RM 200,510), etc.
From a price perspective, the Honda HR-V's starting price is indeed RM 84,610 cheaper than the Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

The Honda HR-V is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Mazda CX-60 is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Mazda CX-60's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 hp more than the Honda HR-V's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

The Honda HR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The Mazda CX-60's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense Pro.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, the Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) of the Honda HR-V and the i-Activsense Pro of the Mazda CX-60 have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Honda HR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-60 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-60 are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with more configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-60 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.