In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Harrier and Hyundai Palisade when selecting a vehicle. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for Toyota Harrier in Malaysia is RM 289,000 - 289,000, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 HEV 2.5L Standard (RM 289,000), etc.
The OTR price for 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.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Harrier is indeed RM 79,838 cheaper than Hyundai Palisade. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, be aware that the cost difference of a few thousand dollars may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Harrier's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Brand ADAS.
Hyundai Palisade's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Toyota Harrier's Brand ADAS and Hyundai Palisade's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Toyota Harrier adopts FWD drive mode.
Hyundai Palisade adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive modes of both cars are the same, both are FWD, so there won't be a significant difference in daily driving experience.

Toyota Harrier warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Hyundai Palisade warranty 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, both Toyota Harrier and Hyundai Palisade are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major event, spending some time on research is never wrong.