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.
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-80's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 296,610 - 296,610, with a total of 1 version, including 2025 2.5L 65km High Plus (RM 296,610), etc.
From the price perspective, Toyota Fortuner's starting price 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 be aware, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Mazda CX-80 is equipped with 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mazda CX-80's 2.0L Turbo has 33 more horsepower than Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, you won't feel underpowered.

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 are quite comprehensive for this level. New cars nowadays are generally safe, no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.
Mazda CX-80 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-80 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and test-driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.