In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time on research.
The OTR price of Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with a total of 3 variants, 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 Palisade in Malaysia is RM 368,838 - 399,838, with a total of 4 variants, including 2023 3.8L 2WD Luxe 7 Seats Petrol (RM 399,838), 2023 2.2T 4WD Executive 7 Seats Diesel (RM 389,838), 2023 3.8L 2WD Luxe 8 Seats Petrol (RM 378,838) etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Toyota Fortuner is indeed RM 172,958 cheaper than Hyundai Palisade. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But keep in mind, the savings of a few thousand ringgit might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Hyundai Palisade safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.
Hyundai Palisade adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars share the same drive mode, both are FWD, so the daily driving experience will not differ much.

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

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and test-driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a major decision; spending time on research is never a mistake.