In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Toyota Corolla Cross in Malaysia is RM 133,800 - 148,800, with 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 Mazda CX-60 in Malaysia is RM 200,510 - 252,873, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 3.3T 4WD High Plus (RM 252,873), 2025 2.5L 2WD High (RM 200,510), etc.
From the price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Corolla Cross is indeed RM 66,710 cheaper than Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But you should also note, the difference of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your specific needs.

Toyota Corolla Cross is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-60 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mazda CX-60's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Toyota Corolla Cross's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel a lack of power.

The safety rating of Toyota Corolla Cross is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA).
The safety rating of Mazda CX-60 is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense Pro.
Regarding safety features, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, Toyota Corolla Cross's TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA) and Mazda CX-60's i-Activsense Pro have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both closely.

Toyota Corolla Cross uses FWD drive type.
Mazda CX-60 uses FWD drive type.
The drive type of both cars is the same, both are FWD, so there won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.

Overall, Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-60 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.