In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers tend to compare the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-9 when choosing a car.
The Toyota Fortuner 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.
The Mazda CX-9 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 328,810 - 345,810, with a total of 2 versions, including 2023 2.5T 4WD (RM 345,810), 2023 2.5T 2WD (RM 328,810), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Toyota Fortuner is indeed RM 132,930 cheaper than the Mazda CX-9. If your budget is limited, the Toyota entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand ringgit saved might involve compromises in features, depending on your specific requirements.

The Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
The Mazda CX-9 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Brand ADAS.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite complete in this class. New cars nowadays are generally safe, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

The Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive type.
The Mazda CX-9 uses FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

The Toyota Fortuner warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Mazda CX-9 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

In general, both the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-9 are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and test driving before making the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking time to research is never wrong.