In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of the 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 the Ford Everest in Malaysia is RM 266,338 - 430,838, with a total of 6 versions, including 2026 3.0T 4WD Platinum (RM 430,838), 2026 2.0T 4WD Platinum (RM 348,838), 2026 2.0T 4WD Sport (RM 316,838), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Toyota Fortuner is indeed RM 70,458 cheaper than the Ford Everest. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand cheaper might have trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel engine, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
The Ford Everest is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel engine, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, and the driving experience is basically the same daily. Fuel consumption is also similar, so no need to worry too much about this point.

The safety rating of the Toyota Fortuner is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
The safety rating of the Ford Everest is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Co-Pilot360.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite complete in this class. New cars nowadays are not lacking in safety, no need to worry too much about this.

The Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Ford Everest body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars in this class are completely sufficient for daily use.

The Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.
The Ford Everest adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, and there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.

In general, both the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.