In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers often compare Toyota Fortuner and Subaru Crosstrek when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for 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 for Subaru Crosstrek in Malaysia is RM 145,000 - 160,000, with a total of 1 version, including 2.0L e-Boxer (RM 150,000), etc.
Looking at the price, the starting price of Subaru Crosstrek is RM 50,880 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, at this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not that big, the key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.
Subaru Crosstrek is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.5L Diesel in Toyota Fortuner has 47 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo in Subaru Crosstrek, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Subaru Crosstrek's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

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

Toyota Fortuner warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Subaru Crosstrek warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Subaru Crosstrek are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and test drive before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.