In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade when choosing a car.
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 Palisade 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.
Looking at the price, Toyota Fortuner's starting price is indeed RM 172,958 cheaper than Hyundai Palisade. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the cheaper few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Fortuner comes with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Hyundai Palisade comes with 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.
In terms of 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 sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

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.

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.

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

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major event, and spending time on research is never wrong.