In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car.
The OTR price of Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.
The OTR price of Mazda CX-30 in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409, with a total of 4 versions, including 2025 2.0L High+ Premium (RM 146,409), 2025 2.0L High+ (RM 138,409), 2025 2.0L High (RM 130,409), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Mazda CX-30 is RM 55,791 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant; the key is still to look at overall value and long-term usage costs.

The safety rating of Honda CR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The safety rating of Mazda CX-30 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
The safety ratings of both cars are the same. In this class, safety features are considered quite comprehensive. New car safety in general is not poor, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive configuration.
Mazda CX-30 adopts FWD drive configuration.
The drive configuration of both cars is the same, both are FWD, so there will not be much difference in daily driving feel.

Honda CR-V warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-30 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, both Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-30 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealers, and test drive before making a final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, spending time on research will never be wrong.