In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Honda HR-V and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for Honda HR-V in Malaysia is RM 115,900 - 143,900, with a total of 4 versions, 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 OTR price for Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with a total of 5 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige (RM 197,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD Prestige (RM 186,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD Prime (RM 164,888), etc.
Looking at the price, the starting price of the Honda HR-V is indeed RM 27,988 cheaper than the Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware that the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

The safety rating for Honda HR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The safety rating for Hyundai Tucson is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive within this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Honda HR-V uses FWD drive configuration.
Hyundai Tucson uses FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Honda HR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Hyundai Tucson warranty 5 years/300,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

In general, both Honda HR-V and Hyundai Tucson are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and going for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.