In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-5 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR selling price of the Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The OTR selling price of the Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760, with a total of 3 versions, including 2025 2.0L AT 35th Anniversary (RM 316,154), 2025 2.0L AT (RM 296,154), 2025 2.0L MT (RM 294,154), etc.
From a price perspective, the Toyota Yaris Cross's starting price is indeed RM 35,569 cheaper than the Mazda CX-5. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, you should also note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in equipment, which depends on your specific needs.

The Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
The Mazda CX-5 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety equipment is quite complete in this class. New car safety is not bad nowadays, no need to worry too much about this.

The Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive configuration.
The Mazda CX-5 uses FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, and there will not be much difference in daily driving feel.

Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-5 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, the Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-5 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.