In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-5 when choosing a car. These two 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.
The OTR selling price of the Toyota Fortuner 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.
The OTR selling price of the Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760, with a total of 3 versions, including 2025 2.0L AT 35th Anniversary (RM 316,154), 2025 2.0L AT (RM 296,154), 2025 2.0L MT (RM 294,154), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Mazda CX-5 is RM 60,411 cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant; the key is looking at overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Mazda CX-5 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 more horsepower than the Mazda CX-5's 1.5L Turbo, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Mazda CX-5's fuel consumption might be friendlier, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-5 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, the Mazda CX-5's body is 100 mm longer than the Toyota Fortuner, having an advantage in passenger space. However, the Toyota Fortuner is a bit more flexible for parking in the city, each has its trade-offs.

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

Overall, both the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-5 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 test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter; spending some time researching is never wrong.