In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 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 the 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-30's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409, with a total of 4 versions, including the 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 Mazda CX-30's starting price is RM 73,471 cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, at this price point, a difference of a few thousand isn't really significant; the key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.
The Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including .
The Mazda CX-30's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive for this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.
The Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Mazda CX-30 body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, the Mazda CX-30's body is 100 mm longer than the Toyota Fortuner, offering more advantage in passenger space. However, the Toyota Fortuner is slightly more flexible for parking in the city; both have their trade-offs.
The Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive mode.
The Mazda CX-30 uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.
Overall, both the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter; taking some time to research is never wrong.