In the Malaysian 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 make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Toyota Fortuner's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with a total of 3 variants, 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 variants, including 2025 2.0L High+ Premium (RM 146,409), 2025 2.0L High+ (RM 138,409), 2025 2.0L High (RM 130,409), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Mazda CX-30 is RM 73,471 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a gap of a few thousand is not significant. The key lies in the overall value for money and long-term running 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 performance, 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 is more favorable, with little difference in daily city commuting.

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Mazda CX-30's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Fortuner warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-30 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance 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, consider the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is most important.

In general, both Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are 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 a final decision. Buying a car is a significant matter, spending time on research will never go wrong.