In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-3 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 save you time doing research.
Toyota Corolla Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 133,800 - 148,800. There are 3 versions in total, including 2026 HEV 1.8L GR Sport (RM 148,800), 2026 HEV 1.8L Standard (RM 140,800), 2026 1.8L Standard (RM 133,800), etc.
Mazda CX-3 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159. There are 2 versions in total, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
In terms of price, Mazda CX-3 starting price is RM 7,641 cheaper than Toyota Corolla Cross. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really big. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA).
Mazda CX-3 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating. Safety features in this class are considered very comprehensive. Safety of new cars nowadays is not bad, no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Corolla Cross adopts FWD drive type.
Mazda CX-3 adopts FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD. Daily driving feel will not differ much.

Toyota Corolla Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage. Service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-3 warranty 5 years/150,000km. Service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-3 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research is never wrong.