Honda CR-V or Hyundai Tucson? A Real Car Review Tells You the Answer

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car. The pricing and positioning of these two vehicles are quite close. Today, we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of the Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900. There are 4 versions in total, including the 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 Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888. There are 5 versions in total, including the 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige (RM 197,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD Prestige (RM 186,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD Prime (RM 164,888), etc.

In terms of price, the Hyundai Tucson's starting price is RM 34,312 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, the difference of a few thousand is actually not significant. The key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term running costs.

Safety Equipment

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

The Hyundai Tucson safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include SmartSense.

Both vehicles have the same safety rating. In this class, the safety equipment is quite comprehensive. New cars these days have decent safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Features and Technology

The Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.

The Hyundai Tucson adopts FWD drive mode.

Both vehicles have the same drive mode, which is FWD. There will not be much difference in daily driving experience.

Maintenance and Care

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

Hyundai Tucson warranty is 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Summary

Overall, both the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework well, 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.