Toyota Fortuner vs MG MG HS: Which one is more worth buying?

In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and MG MG HS when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880. There are 3 versions in total, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880), etc.

The OTR price of MG MG HS in Malaysia is RM 130,450 - 146,450. There are 2 versions in total, including 1.5L Standard (RM 105,000), 1.5L Executive (RM 115,000), etc.

In terms of price, the starting price of MG MG HS is RM 65,430 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.

MG MG HS is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, the 2.5L Diesel of Toyota Fortuner has 47 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of MG MG HS, making it more confident in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, MG MG HS fuel efficiency might be better, and the difference in daily city commuting is not significant.

Space and Comfort

Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

MG MG HS body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For this class of cars, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Configuration and Technology

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive method.

MG MG HS adopts FWD drive method.

The drive method of both cars is the same, both are FWD, and there will not be too much difference in daily driving experience.

Conclusion

In general, both Toyota Fortuner and MG MG HS are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends 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 a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.