Verdict
Just RM4,630 separates these SUVs, but they serve very different Malaysian households. The Mazda CX-60 is the sharper on-paper road car: 189 hp, 1,680 kg, rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic, plus a 570-litre boot for five. Its 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time is the only published acceleration figure here. The Toyota Fortuner counters with seven seats, 400 Nm from its 2.4-litre diesel, all-wheel drive and an 80-litre tank. Choose the Mazda for its far richer safety and cabin kit; take the Toyota when extra seats and diesel torque matter more.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if five seats, a 570-litre boot, 189 hp and active safety systems such as autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist are your priorities.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, 400 Nm of diesel torque, all-wheel drive and an 80-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-60 189 hp and 261 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp and 400 Nm.
- Seating and boot: Mazda CX-60 five seats and 570 litres; Toyota Fortuner seven seats and 200 litres.
- Driveline and gearbox: Mazda CX-60 rear-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic; Toyota Fortuner all-wheel drive with a six-speed automatic.
- Weight and fuel tank: Mazda CX-60 1,680 kg and 58 litres; Toyota Fortuner 2,090 kg and 80 litres.
- Wheelbase and height: Mazda CX-60 2,870 mm and 1,680 mm; Toyota Fortuner 2,745 mm and 1,835 mm.
CX-60
- 189 hp, eight-speed automatic and a 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera.
- 570-litre boot, 12-speaker Bose audio and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Five seats versus the Fortuner's seven.
- 261 Nm trails the Fortuner's 400 Nm.
- 58-litre tank is 22 litres smaller than the Fortuner's 80 litres.
Fortuner
- Seven seats with tumble-folding second and third rows.
- 400 Nm diesel torque, all-wheel drive and an 80-litre tank.
- Full-size 17-inch alloy spare tyre and front foglamps.
- 148 hp is 41 hp down on the CX-60's 189 hp.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring or reverse camera.
- 200-litre boot is 370 litres smaller than the CX-60's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510 | RM195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 189 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Toyota |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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CX-60 vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Toyota Fortuner better?
The CX-60 is better for five occupants wanting stronger 189 hp performance, a 570-litre boot and far more driver-assistance equipment. The Fortuner is better if seven seats, 400 Nm diesel torque, all-wheel drive and an 80-litre tank are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM200,510 and the Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880, so the Mazda is RM4,630 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space, the Mazda CX-60 or Toyota Fortuner?
The Mazda CX-60 has the larger quoted boot at 570 litres, versus 200 litres for the Toyota Fortuner. The Toyota gains two extra seats, so its cargo capacity is the trade-off for seven-seat carrying ability.