In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car.
Toyota Fortuner 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-30 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409, with a total of 4 versions, 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, Mazda CX-30's starting price is RM 73,471 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not significant; the key is overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Mazda CX-30 is equipped with 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-30's 1.5L Turbo, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Mazda CX-30's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be significant.

Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Mazda CX-30 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite comprehensive within this class. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, no need to worry too much about this.

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

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and going for a test drive before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, taking time to do research will definitely not be wrong.