Choose Toyota Fortuner or Mazda CX-60? A 5-Point Analysis to Help You Decide

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

Toyota Fortuner's OTR price 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.

Mazda CX-60's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 200,510 - 252,873, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 3.3T 4WD High Plus (RM 252,873), 2025 2.5L 2WD High (RM 200,510), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Fortuner is indeed RM 4,630 cheaper than Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand dollars saved might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Mazda CX-60 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

Regarding power, the 2.5L Diesel of Toyota Fortuner has 17 more horsepower than the 2.0L 4-cyl of Mazda CX-60, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Mazda CX-60's fuel consumption might be more favorable, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be significant.

Safety Features

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.

Mazda CX-60's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense Pro.

Configuration and Technology

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive type.

Mazda CX-60 adopts FWD drive type.

Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, and there won't be a significant difference in daily driving feel.

Summary

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-60 are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest conducting thorough research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then going for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter; spending time on research will never be wrong.