In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade 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 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 Fortuner is indeed RM 172,958 cheaper than Hyundai Palisade. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

The safety rating of Toyota Fortuner is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
The safety rating of Hyundai Palisade is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive system.
Hyundai Palisade adopts FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both FWD, there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.

Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the model with richer configuration. In the end, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends 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 deal, spending some time on research will never be wrong.