In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers tend to compare Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Xforce when choosing a car. These two cars 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 OTR price of 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 Mitsubishi Xforce in Malaysia is RM 109,930 - 119,930, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Ultimate (RM 119,930), 2026 1.5L Urban (RM 109,930), etc.
From a price perspective, Mitsubishi Xforce's starting price is RM 85,950 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. To be honest, in this price segment, the difference of a few thousand isn't really that big, the key is still looking at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

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

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Mitsubishi Xforce's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include MI-PILOT.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive within this class. New cars nowadays have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mitsubishi Xforce body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars of this class, it is fully sufficient for daily use.

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

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Xforce are both quite good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.