In the SUV market in Malaysia, 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 make 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 a 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 is already sufficient for daily needs. But keep in mind that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending 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, and safety features are quite comprehensive in this class. New cars nowadays do not have poor safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-80 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, Mazda CX-80 body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Fortuner, passenger space is more advantageous. However, Toyota Fortuner is a bit more flexible for parking in the city, each has trade-offs.

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 mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research is never wrong.