Toyota Fortuner vs MG MG HS: Which is the most worth buying in Malaysia?

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers often compare Toyota Fortuner and MG MG HS when selecting a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price for 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 for 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.

From the 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 actually not big. The key is still to look at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage cost.

Performance and Fuel Consumption

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

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

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

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.

Space and Comfort

Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

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

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

Features and Technology

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.

MG MG HS adopts FWD drive mode.

The drive modes of the two cars are the same, both are FWD. There won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.

Conclusion

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and MG MG HS are both quite good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do their research well, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter. Spending time doing research will never be wrong.