In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, there are 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-5 in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760, there are a total of 3 versions, including 2025 2.0L AT 35th Anniversary (RM 316,154), 2025 2.0L AT (RM 296,154), 2025 2.0L MT (RM 294,154), etc.
From the price perspective, the starting price of Mazda CX-5 is RM 42,731 cheaper than Honda CR-V. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant, the key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage cost.

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive method.
Mazda CX-5 adopts FWD drive method.
The drive methods of both cars are the same, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

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

Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 are both 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 value for money and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. In the end, it is recommended to test drive both, experiencing it personally is the most important.

Overall, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.