Choosing Toyota Fortuner or Hyundai Palisade? An Analysis from Five Aspects

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade 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 help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

Toyota Fortuner's 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.

Hyundai Palisade's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 368,838 - 399,838, with a total of 4 versions, 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.

From a price perspective, Toyota Fortuner's entry price is indeed RM 172,958 cheaper than Hyundai Palisade. If you have a limited budget, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Fortuner equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.

Hyundai Palisade equipped with 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.

Regarding power, Hyundai Palisade's 2.0L Turbo has 33 more horsepower than Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, won't feel lacking.

Safety Features

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.

Hyundai Palisade's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Features and Technology

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.

Hyundai Palisade adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both FWD, daily driving experience won't differ much.

Conclusion

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.