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Essential Guide to Buying a Car in Malaysia: Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson Comparison

2026-09-19 17:20:00
ArcticOcean
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In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson when selecting a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price for 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 Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with a total of 5 versions, including 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.

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

Honda CR-V Exterior Image 1, Source: BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Economy

Honda CR-V is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

Hyundai Tucson is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Hyundai Tucson's 1.5L Turbo, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Hyundai Tucson's fuel consumption might be more economical, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too significant.

Honda CR-V Exterior Image 2, Source: BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

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

Hyundai Tucson's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes SmartSense.

Both cars have the same safety rating. Safety features are quite comprehensive for this class. Safety for current new cars is generally good, no need to worry too much about this.

Honda CR-V Exterior Image 3, Source: BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Service

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

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

Hyundai Tucson Exterior Image 1, Source: BitAuto Malaysia

Suitability

Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson 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, choose the model with more configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Hyundai Tucson Exterior Image 2, Source: BitAuto Malaysia

Summary

Overall, Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from a few car dealers, and then going for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not go wrong.

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