In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Corolla 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 save you time on research.
The OTR price of the Toyota Corolla Cross in Malaysia is RM 133,800 - 148,800. There are a total of 3 versions, 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.
The OTR price of the Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760. There are 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 Corolla Cross's starting price is indeed RM 1,669 cheaper than the Mazda CX-5. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, note that the few thousand RM cheaper may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Toyota Corolla Cross is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Mazda CX-5 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, so the driving feel is basically the same in daily use. Fuel consumption is also similar, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

The Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA).
The Mazda CX-5 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include .
Both cars have the same safety rating. Within this class, the safety features are quite complete. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

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

Overall, the Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-5 are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test-driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time on research will definitely not be a mistake.