In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Tucson 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.
The OTR price of Toyota Fortuner 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 OTR price of Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with a total of 5 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige (RM 197,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD Prestige (RM 186,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD Prime (RM 164,888), etc.
Looking at the price, the starting price of Hyundai Tucson is RM 51,992 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a gap of a few thousand isn't really that big; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Hyundai Tucson is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 more horsepower than Hyundai Tucson's 1.5L Turbo, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Hyundai Tucson's fuel consumption might be more user-friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Hyundai Tucson's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive within this class. New cars nowadays have good safety, so there's no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Hyundai Tucson warranty 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Tucson are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time on research will never be wrong.