In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR 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 price of the Mazda CX-60 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 the price perspective, the Toyota Fortuner's starting price is indeed RM 4,630 cheaper than the Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version already meets daily needs. However, be aware that the cheaper option might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel, with 187 hp power. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.
The Mazda CX-60 is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, with 170 hp power. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than the Mazda CX-60's 2.0L 4-cyl, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Mazda CX-60 may have friendlier fuel consumption, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be significant.

The Toyota Fortuner is 4400 mm long with a 400 L trunk.
The Mazda CX-60 is 4500 mm long with a 450 L trunk.
In terms of space, the Mazda CX-60 body is 100 mm longer than the Toyota Fortuner, offering an advantage in passenger space. However, the Toyota Fortuner is more flexible when parking in the city. There are trade-offs for each.

The Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive mode.
The Mazda CX-60 uses FWD drive mode.
The drive modes of both cars are the same, both FWD, and there won't be a significant difference in daily driving feel.

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years / unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-60 warranty 5 years / 150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, both the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-60 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from multiple dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big thing, spending time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.