Toyota Fortuner vs. MG MG HS, Real Data Reveals the Gap

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and MG MG HS when choosing a car. Both vehicles 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.

In terms of price, the starting price of MG MG HS is RM 65,430 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, at this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really 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 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.

MG MG HS is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 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, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, MG MG HS's fuel consumption might be friendlier, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be very large.

Safety Equipment

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.

Maintenance and Service

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

MG MG HS warranty 7 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

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 research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never go wrong.