In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing your research.
The OTR price for Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880. There are 3 versions in total, 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 OTR price for Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159. There are 2 versions in total, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
From a price perspective, Mazda CX-3 is cheaper by RM 69,721 than Toyota Fortuner at the starting price. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really that big. The key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage cost.

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include.
Mazda CX-3's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating. Safety features in this class are quite complete. New cars nowadays have good safety, so no need to worry too much about this point.

Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-3 body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Regarding space, Mazda CX-3's body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Fortuner, offering an advantage in seating space. However, Toyota Fortuner is more flexible for parking in the city. Both have their pros and cons.

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive method.
Mazda CX-3 adopts FWD drive method.
Both cars have the same drive method, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't have much difference.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-3 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.