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. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for 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 for 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, Toyota Corolla Cross's starting price is indeed RM 66,710 cheaper than Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But keep in mind, the fewer thousand ringgit saved, there might be compromises in features, which depends on your specific needs.

Toyota Corolla Cross comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-60 comes 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, and you won't feel underpowered.

Toyota Corolla Cross adopts FWD drive configuration.
Mazda CX-60 adopts FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both FWD, the daily driving experience will not differ much.

Toyota Corolla Cross warranty 5 years / unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-60 warranty 5 years / 150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-60 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then choose the one with more configurations. Ultimately, it is suggested to test drive both models, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-60 are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, 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 never go wrong.