In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Toyota Corolla Cross's OTR price 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 Mazda CX-60's OTR price 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Toyota Corolla Cross is indeed RM 66,710 cheaper than the Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the difference of a few thousand may involve trade-offs in features, specifically depending on your needs.

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

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

The Toyota Corolla Cross adopts FWD drive configuration.
The Mazda CX-60 adopts FWD drive configuration.
The drive configuration of both cars is the same, both are FWD, there will not be much difference in daily driving feel.

Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-60 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia 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 value cost-performance and features more, then choose the model with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, experiencing it firsthand is the most important.

Overall, the Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-60 are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, the key depends on your personal needs and budget. It is suggested to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.