Ready to get a new car, Fortuner or CX-30? Which is better? Toyota vs Mazda

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car. Both 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.

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-30's 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.

Looking at the price, the starting price of Mazda CX-30 is RM 73,471 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not that big. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term running costs.

Power and Fuel Economy

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

Mazda CX-30 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 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, with more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the fuel consumption of Mazda CX-30 might be more friendly, and there won't be much difference in daily city commuting.

Features and Technology

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive system.

Mazda CX-30 uses FWD drive system.

Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Maintenance and Upkeep

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.

Who is this suitable for

Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are both 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 value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Conclusion

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