In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Santa Fe 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 time on research.
Toyota Fortuner OTR price 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.
Hyundai Santa Fe OTR price in Malaysia is RM 225,000 - 270,000. There are 3 versions in total, including 2025 2.5T DCT 4WD Calligraphy 6 Seats (RM 270,000), 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige 7 Seats (RM 245,000), 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prime 7 Seats (RM 225,000), etc.
From a price perspective, Toyota Fortuner's starting price is indeed RM 29,120 cheaper than Hyundai Santa Fe. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand ringgit cheaper may involve compromises in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include .
Hyundai Santa Fe safety rating is TBD. Active safety systems include Basic.

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive mode.
Hyundai Santa Fe uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so daily driving experience won't differ much.

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

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Santa Fe are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never go wrong.