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 make 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. 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-80 in Malaysia's OTR price is RM 296,610 - 296,610. There is 1 version in total, including 2025 2.5L 65km High Plus (RM 296,610) etc.
In terms of price, Toyota Fortuner's entry 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 also note that the few thousand dollars difference might result in compromises on features, depending on your needs.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, Horsepower 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Mazda CX-80 is equipped with 2.0L Turbo, Horsepower 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 sufficient 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.
The safety rating is the same for both cars, and safety features are quite comprehensive in this segment. New cars nowadays have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

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 excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and test drive before making a final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, taking time to research will never go wrong.