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Should You Buy a Toyota Fortuner or a Mazda CX-5? Understand All Differences in One Article

2026-10-10 23:00:01
PacificOcean
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In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare 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.

Price and Versions

The OTR selling price of 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 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 Mazda CX-5 is RM 60,411 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is not that big, the key is still to look at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner exterior image 1, source BitAuto Malaysia

Performance and Fuel Consumption

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

Mazda CX-5 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 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-5, with more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the fuel consumption of Mazda CX-5 might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be too large.

Toyota Fortuner exterior image 2, source BitAuto Malaysia

Space and Comfort

Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Mazda CX-5 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.

In terms of space, the body of Mazda CX-5 is 100 mm longer than Toyota Fortuner, with an advantage in passenger space. However, Toyota Fortuner is a bit more flexible for parking in the city, each has its trade-offs.

Toyota Fortuner exterior image 3, source BitAuto Malaysia

Who is it suitable for

Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-5 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 cost-performance and equipment, then choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Mazda CX-5 exterior image 1, source BitAuto Malaysia

Summary

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-5 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big thing, spending some time on homework will never be wrong.

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