In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Toyota Yaris Cross when choosing a car.
Perodua Ativa's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), etc.
Toyota Yaris Cross's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
From a price perspective, Perodua Ativa's starting price is indeed RM 37,400 cheaper than Toyota Yaris Cross. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note that the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Ativa adopts FWD drive mode.
Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't have much difference.

Perodua Ativa warranty 5 Years/150,000km, maintenance interval Every 10,000km or 6 Months.
Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 Years/Unlimited Mileage, maintenance interval Every 10,000km or 6 Months.

Perodua Ativa and Toyota Yaris Cross are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and equipment, then choose the model with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Perodua Ativa and Toyota Yaris Cross are both quite good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that everyone do their 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 on research will never be wrong.