In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-60 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 of the 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 the Mazda CX-60 in Malaysia is RM 200,510 - 252,873, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 3.3T 4WD High Plus (RM 252,873), 2025 2.5L 2WD High (RM 200,510), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Honda CR-V is indeed RM 22,310 cheaper than the Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, you should also note that the few thousand dollars cheaper may involve compromises on features, which depends on your specific requirements.

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

The Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.
The Mazda CX-60 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, which is FWD, and there won't be much difference in daily driving feel.

The Honda CR-V comes with a 5-year/unlimited mileage warranty, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Mazda CX-60 comes with a 5-year/150,000km warranty, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both the Honda CR-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 richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as experiencing it yourself is most important.

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