Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-80? Real car review tells you the answer

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers will compare Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-80 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 save you time on research.

Price and Versions

Honda CR-V has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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.

Mazda CX-80 has an OTR price in Malaysia of RM 296,610 - 296,610, with a total of 1 version, including 2025 2.5L 65km High Plus (RM 296,610), etc.

Looking at the price, the starting price of Honda CR-V is indeed RM 118,410 cheaper than Mazda CX-80. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand difference in price might involve compromises on features, specifically depends on your needs.

Safety Features

Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).

Mazda CX-80's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Brand ADAS.

Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, so no need to worry too much about this point.

Configurations and Technology

Honda CR-V uses FWD drive mode.

Mazda CX-80 uses FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.

Maintenance and Care

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

Mazda CX-80 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Summary

In general, both Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-80 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, compare quotes from multiple car dealers, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research will never be wrong.