In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the 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 help you save time on research.
The 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.
The 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.
Looking at the price, the starting price of the Toyota Fortuner is indeed RM 172,958 cheaper than the Hyundai Palisade. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the cheaper few thousand might have compromises on features, it depends on your specific needs.

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

The Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive system.
The Hyundai Palisade uses FWD drive system.
The drive system of both cars is the same, both are FWD, there won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.

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

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

Overall, both the Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from a few dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research is definitely not wrong.