Fortuner or CX-5? A Comparison to Save You Time on Research

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-5 when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price for Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880. There are 3 versions in total, 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 for Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760. There are 3 versions in total, 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 range, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant. The key is to look at overall cost-performance and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Mazda CX-5 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 more horsepower than Mazda CX-5's 1.5L Turbo, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on the highway. However, Mazda CX-5's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be too large.

Safety Features

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. In this class, safety features are quite complete. New cars nowadays are not bad in safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

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, Mazda CX-5's body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Fortuner, offering more advantage in passenger space. However, Toyota Fortuner is slightly more flexible for parking in the city. Both have their trade-offs.

Maintenance and Upkeep

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Mazda CX-5 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-5 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and test drive before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.