In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-5 when choosing a car.
The OTR 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 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.
Looking at the price, the starting price of Mazda CX-5 is RM 60,411 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand doesn't really count as much; the key is still looking at overall cost-effectiveness and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Mazda CX-5's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. New car safety is not bad nowadays, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-5 body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, the Mazda CX-5 body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Fortuner, offering more advantage in passenger space. However, Toyota Fortuner is more flexible when 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.

Both Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-5 are 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-effectiveness and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as experiencing it firsthand is most important.

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