In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo Cross when choosing a car. These two models 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 of the 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 the Chery Tiggo Cross in Malaysia is RM 88,750 - 99,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.5L CSH (RM 99,750), 2025 1.5T Standard (RM 88,750), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo Cross is RM 45,050 cheaper than the Toyota Corolla Cross. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant; the key is to look at overall cost-effectiveness and long-term usage costs.

The Toyota Corolla Cross comes with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo Cross comes with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Toyota Corolla Cross's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than the Chery Tiggo Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Chery Tiggo Cross's fuel consumption might be more friendly, with little difference for daily city commuting.

The Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA).
The Chery Tiggo Cross safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, there are some functional differences between the Toyota Corolla Cross's TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA) and the Chery Tiggo Cross's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists in detail.

Toyota Corolla Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo Cross warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, both the Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo Cross are excellent models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test-driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter; spending time on research is never wrong.