In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-80 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 Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with 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 of Mazda CX-80 in Malaysia is RM 296,610 - 296,610, with 1 version in total, including 2025 2.5L 65km High Plus (RM 296,610), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Fortuner is indeed RM 100,730 cheaper than Mazda CX-80. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the difference of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Mazda CX-80's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Brand ADAS.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive method.
Mazda CX-80 adopts FWD drive method.
Both cars have the same drive method, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ much.

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-80 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-80 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not go wrong.