In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Corolla Cross and the 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 Toyota Corolla Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 133,800 - 148,800. There are 3 versions in total, including the 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 Chery Tiggo Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 88,750 - 99,750. There are 2 versions in total, including the 2025 HEV 1.5L CSH (RM 99,750), 2025 1.5T Standard (RM 88,750), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo Cross is RM 45,050 cheaper than the Toyota Corolla Cross. Honestly, at this price point, a difference of a few thousand is actually not big; the key is to look at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage cost.

The Toyota Corolla Cross is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 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 fuel consumption of the Chery Tiggo Cross might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be significant.

The safety rating of the Toyota Corolla Cross is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and active safety systems include TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA).
The safety rating of the Chery Tiggo Cross is TBD, and active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both models have received good 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 more, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

The Toyota Corolla Cross body length is 4400 mm, and trunk capacity is 400 L.
The Chery Tiggo Cross body length is 4400 mm, and trunk capacity is 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars at this level, they are fully sufficient for daily use.

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

Overall, both the Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo Cross are very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter; spending some time on research will never be wrong.