Toyota Fortuner or MG MG HS? Analysis from Five Aspects to Help You Choose

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and MG MG HS 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.

Price and Versions

Toyota Fortuner's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with a total of 3 versions, 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.

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

From a price perspective, 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 not really big, the key is to look at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage cost.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

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

In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 more horsepower than MG MG HS's 1.5L Turbo, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, MG MG HS's fuel consumption might be friendlier, and there won't be much difference in daily city commuting.

Safety Features

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .

MG MG HS's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Configuration and Technology

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.

MG MG HS adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Summary

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and MG MG HS are both 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 dealers, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on homework will definitely not be wrong.