In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the 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 save you the time of doing research.
The Toyota Fortuner 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.
The Mazda CX-80 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.
In terms of price, the Toyota Fortuner's starting price is indeed RM 100,730 cheaper than the Mazda CX-80. If you have a limited budget, Toyota's entry-level version can already satisfy daily needs. However, keep in mind that saving those few thousand might mean compromises on features, depending on your specific requirements.

The Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
The Mazda CX-80 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Brand ADAS.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite complete within this class. New cars these days generally have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive mode.
Mazda CX-80 uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have too much difference.

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.

Both Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-80 are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately it is recommended to test drive both models, personal experience is the most important.

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