In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-5 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 Toyota Fortuner's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with a total of 3 versions, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880), etc.
The Mazda CX-5's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760, with a total of 3 versions, including 2025 2.0L AT 35th Anniversary (RM 316,154), 2025 2.0L AT (RM 296,154), 2025 2.0L MT (RM 294,154), etc.
Looking at the price, the Mazda CX-5's starting price is RM 60,411 cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, at this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is actually not big; the key is still the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage cost.

The Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
The Mazda CX-5's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features in this class are considered quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays do not lack safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

The Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Mazda CX-5 body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, the Mazda CX-5 body is 100 mm longer than the Toyota Fortuner, with an advantage in passenger space. However, the Toyota Fortuner is slightly more flexible for parking in the city; each has its trade-offs.

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-5 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-5 are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends primarily on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a significant matter; spending some time researching will never be a mistake.