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Toyota Fortuner or Mazda CX-8? Analysis from Five Aspects to Help You Decide

2026-10-12 00:30:00
JuicerBlender
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In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-8 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.

Price and Versions

Toyota Fortuner's OTR price 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.

Mazda CX-8's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 165,360 - 201,360. There are 5 versions in total, including 2025 2.5T 4WD High Plus Petrol (RM 201,360), 2025 2.2L 2WD High Plus Diesel (RM 193,123), 2025 2.5L 2WD High Plus Petrol (RM 186,360) etc.

From a price perspective, Mazda CX-8's starting price is RM 30,520 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a gap of a few thousand is not really that big. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner Exterior Shot 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Mazda CX-8 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than Mazda CX-8's 2.0L 4-cyl. It feels more confident in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Mazda CX-8's fuel consumption might be more favorable. The difference in daily city commuting will not be too big.

Toyota Fortuner Exterior Shot 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Equipment

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

Mazda CX-8's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include Brand ADAS.

Both cars have the same safety rating. Safety equipment for this level is quite comprehensive. New cars these days do not have poor safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Fortuner Exterior Shot 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Configuration and Technology

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive type.

Mazda CX-8 uses FWD drive type.

Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD. There will not be too much difference in daily driving experience.

Mazda CX-8 Exterior Shot 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Conclusion

In general, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-8 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then going for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter. Spending some time on research will never go wrong.

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