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Malaysia Car Buying Must-See: Toyota Fortuner vs Mazda CX-3 Comparison

2026-10-10 15:50:00
CountrysideRelaxDrive
1.7k Fans   150 Following   110 Posts

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. Both cars 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

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.

Mazda CX-3's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159, with a total of 2 versions, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.

Looking at the price, the starting price of Mazda CX-3 is RM 69,721 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner.

Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really that big; the key is still looking at overall value and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner Exterior Photo 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.

Mazda CX-3 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 more horsepower than Mazda CX-3's 1.5L Turbo, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Mazda CX-3's fuel consumption might be more friendly; the difference in daily city commuting will not be too large.

Toyota Fortuner Exterior Photo 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

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 are quite comprehensive in this class. Safety of new cars now is not poor, no need to worry too much about this point.

Toyota Fortuner Exterior Photo 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Warranty

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

Mazda CX-3 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Mazda CX-3 Exterior Photo 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Who is suitable for

Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-3 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Mazda CX-3 Exterior Photo 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Summary

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-3 are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do their homework well, compare quotes from several car dealers, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.

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