In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-80 when choosing a car. Both models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you the time of research.
The OTR price for 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 for 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of Toyota Fortuner is indeed RM 100,730 cheaper than Mazda CX-80. If your budget is limited, the entry-level version of Toyota is sufficient for daily needs. But keep in mind, the few thousand difference may involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your needs.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp power. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Mazda CX-80 is equipped with 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp power. 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, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you will not feel a lack of power.

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 equipment is considered quite complete in this class. New cars nowadays have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

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's body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Fortuner, offering an advantage in seating space. However, Toyota Fortuner is more flexible for parking in the city, each has trade-offs.

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

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