Fortuner or Palisade? A Comparison to Save You Research Time

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade when choosing a car. Both 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.

Price and Versions

The Toyota Fortuner OTR price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with 3 versions available, 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 Hyundai Palisade OTR price in Malaysia is RM 368,838 - 399,838, with 4 versions available, 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.

In terms of price, the Toyota Fortuner's starting price is indeed RM 172,958 cheaper than the Hyundai Palisade. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, note that the few thousand difference may involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

The Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel engine, delivering 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.

The Hyundai Palisade is equipped with a 2.0L Turbo engine, delivering 220 hp. Official fuel consumption is 9.5 L/100km.

In terms of power, the Hyundai Palisade's 2.0L Turbo has 33 more horsepower than the Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient and you won't feel underpowered.

Safety Features

The Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .

The Hyundai Palisade safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Space and Comfort

The Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The Hyundai Palisade body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of the two cars are almost identical, with little difference in interior space. For this class of vehicles, they are fully sufficient for daily use.

Maintenance and Service

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

Hyundai Palisade warranty is 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, the Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Palisade are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from multiple dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking time to research is never wrong.