In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car. These two cars have quite similar price ranges and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR price of 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 of Mazda CX-30 in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409. There are 4 versions in total, including 2025 2.0L High+ Premium (RM 146,409), 2025 2.0L High+ (RM 138,409), 2025 2.0L High (RM 130,409), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Mazda CX-30 is RM 73,471 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, at this price range, the difference of a few thousand is not really significant; the key is still the overall cost-effectiveness and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel engine, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.
Mazda CX-30 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.5L Diesel of Toyota Fortuner has 47 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of Mazda CX-30, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Mazda CX-30's fuel consumption might be more favorable, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too significant.

Toyota Fortuner warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-30 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are 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 cost-effectiveness and features, then choose the model with richer configuration. Ultimately, we recommend test driving both, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.