In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Xforce when choosing a car. The price points and positioning of these two cars are quite close, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
The OTR price for 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 for the Mitsubishi Xforce in Malaysia is RM 109,930 - 119,930, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Ultimate (RM 119,930), 2026 1.5L Urban (RM 109,930), etc.
From a pricing perspective, the Mitsubishi Xforce is RM 68,270 cheaper to start than the 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 running costs.

The Honda CR-V has a safety rating of 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The Mitsubishi Xforce has a safety rating of 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and active safety systems include MI-PILOT.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

The Honda CR-V has a body length of 4500 mm and a trunk capacity of 450 L.
The Mitsubishi Xforce has a body length of 4400 mm and a trunk capacity of 400 L.
In terms of space, the Honda CR-V body is 100 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Xforce, making the interior seating space slightly more spacious, especially the rear legroom. If you frequently carry family members or need to fit a stroller, a larger body is indeed more practical.

Honda CR-V comes with a 5-year/unlimited mileage warranty, service intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mitsubishi Xforce comes with a 3-year/100,000km warranty, service intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both the Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Xforce are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you may prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, we recommend test driving both, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both the Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Xforce are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, so spending some time researching is definitely not wrong.