Verdict
The Jetour T2 costs RM11,710 less at RM156,800, yet brings 241 hp, 375 Nm and all-wheel drive against the Mazda CX-5’s 185 hp, 257 Nm and front-wheel drive. It is also markedly larger at 4,785 mm long and 2,006 mm wide, with a 580-litre boot. The CX-5 counters with seven airbags to the T2’s six, adaptive LED headlamps, a head-up display and a power tailgate. For Malaysian running costs, the T2’s RM439 annual road tax is RM391 lower, while the Mazda is rated at 7.6 L/100 km.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you want stronger 241 hp/375 Nm performance, AWD, a 580-litre boot and a seven-year/150,000 km warranty for less money.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you prioritise its extra driver-knee airbag, adaptive lighting, head-up display, power tailgate and rated 7.6 L/100 km economy.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour T2 RM156,800; Mazda CX-5 RM168,510
- Output: Jetour T2 241 hp and 375 Nm; Mazda CX-5 185 hp and 257 Nm
- Driveline: Jetour T2 all-wheel drive; Mazda CX-5 front-wheel drive
- Size: Jetour T2 4,785 mm long and 2,006 mm wide; Mazda CX-5 4,690 mm and 1,860 mm
- Safety: Jetour T2 has 6 airbags; Mazda CX-5 has 7 airbags
- Warranty: Jetour T2 7 years/150,000 km; Mazda CX-5 5 years/100,000 km
T2
- 241 hp and 375 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo engine
- All-wheel drive and 580-litre boot
- Lower RM439 annual road tax and longer seven-year warranty
- Six airbags versus the CX-5’s seven
- No head-up display or power tailgate
- No rated fuel-consumption figure
CX-5
- Seven airbags, including a driver knee airbag
- Adaptive LED headlamps, head-up display and power tailgate
- Rated fuel use of 7.6 L/100 km
- RM11,710 higher purchase price
- 185 hp and 257 Nm trail the T2’s 241 hp and 375 Nm
- Front-wheel drive only and a shorter five-year/100,000 km warranty
What the T2 has over the CX-5
What the CX-5 has over the T2
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The T2 is 146 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM156,800✓ | RM168,510 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM830 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,600/mo✓ | RM1,720/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,390✓ | RM4,728 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM3,025 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM15.12 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM42,915 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve with VVT and i-Stop, Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | 375 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 257 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 89.0 mm × 100.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-Speed EAT (SKYACTIV-Drive) |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 187 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 2,006 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,815 mm |
| Weight | 1,880 kg | 1,654 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 56 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 255/60R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/60R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver (T155/80 R17) |
| Factory Tyres | Giti 4x4 AT71 | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 18 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 14 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electronic Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 3-point All Seats, Front with Pretensioners and Load Limiters |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Outer Two Rear Seats | 2nd Row with Top Tethers |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Smart Brake Support (Front, Rear, Turn-Across Traffic, Intersection, Front/Rear Crossing) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA), Vehicle Exit Warning, Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Driver Attention Alert (DAA), Driver Monitoring (DM), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Hill Launch Assist, Auto Hold, Walk-Away Lock |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Adaptive LED (ALH) with Signature Illumination, Auto Levelling |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination with Signature Illumination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation Function | 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Reclining |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | None |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front 12V, USB-C Front and Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | LED Map, Overhead and Luggage Lights, Front Footlamps, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.9" Touchscreen with Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker BOSE Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | All Windows, One-touch Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation, Walk Away Lock, Auto Door Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go, Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Power Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Conventional |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Head-up Display, 360-degree View Monitor with See-Through View, Wireless Phone Charger, Power Tailgate, 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats, Dual-zone Auto Air Conditioning with Rear Vents, Frameless Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror, G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | Complimentary scheduled maintenance including parts, lubricants and labour |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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T2 vs CX-5 FAQ
Is the Jetour T2 or Mazda CX-5 better?
The Jetour T2 is the stronger value choice for power, AWD, cargo space and warranty coverage. The Mazda CX-5 is better if its seventh airbag, adaptive LED headlamps, head-up display and rated 7.6 L/100 km consumption matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 costs RM11,710 more than the Jetour T2: RM168,510 versus RM156,800.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Jetour T2 has lower annual road tax at RM439, compared with RM830 for the Mazda CX-5. That saves RM391 each year.
Which one is locally assembled?
The T2 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the CX-5 is fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.