In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car. Both vehicles 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 for 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 price for Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with a total of 5 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige (RM 197,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD Prestige (RM 186,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD Prime (RM 164,888), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 43,988 cheaper than Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Hyundai Tucson's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel lacking in power.

Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
Hyundai Tucson safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating. In this class, safety features are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays have good safety standards, so don't worry too much about this point.

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Hyundai Tucson body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Both cars are almost the same size, interior space difference is small. For this class of cars, daily use is fully sufficient.

Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Hyundai Tucson warranty 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Hyundai Tucson are both quite good models in the Malaysian 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 big matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.