Toyota Corolla Cross or MG MG HS? A Real Car Review Tells You the Answer

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Corolla Cross and the 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 doing research.

Price and Versions

The Toyota Corolla Cross OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 133,800 - 148,800, with a total of 3 versions, including 2026 HEV 1.8L GR Sport (RM 148,800), 2026 HEV 1.8L Standard (RM 140,800), 2026 1.8L Standard (RM 133,800), etc.

The MG MG HS OTR selling 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 the MG MG HS is RM 3,350 cheaper than the Toyota Corolla Cross. 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.

Safety Equipment

The Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA).

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

Regarding safety equipment, both cars have received good ratings. However, the TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA) of the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Basic of the MG MG HS have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety highly, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Features and Technology

The Toyota Corolla Cross adopts FWD drive mode.

The MG MG HS adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving feel should not differ much.

Maintenance and Upkeep

The Toyota Corolla Cross warranty is 5 years / unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

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

Summary

In general, the Toyota Corolla Cross and the MG MG HS are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do their research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time researching will never be wrong.