Verdict
At RM156,800, the Jetour T2 costs RM23,000 more than the RM133,800 Corolla Cross, but that gap buys 241 hp, 375 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 580-litre boot. It is also a far larger SUV at 4,785 mm long, so it suits buyers who genuinely need the extra cabin and cargo footprint. The Corolla Cross is 325 mm shorter, 475 kg lighter and carries lower RM359 annual road tax versus RM439. For an urban family, its 7 airbags and powered hands-free boot are persuasive counterpoints.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you need 241 hp, 375 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 580-litre boot, and can justify the RM23,000 premium.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if you want the smaller, 1,405-kg SUV with seven airbags, a powered hands-free boot and RM80 lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour T2 RM156,800; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800.
- Power and torque: Jetour T2 241 hp and 375 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 138 hp and 172 Nm.
- Driveline: Jetour T2 all-wheel drive; Toyota Corolla Cross front-wheel drive.
- Size: Jetour T2 4,785 mm long and 2,006 mm wide; Toyota Corolla Cross 4,460 mm and 1,825 mm.
- Boot space: Jetour T2 580 litres; Toyota Corolla Cross 440 litres.
- Safety airbags: Jetour T2 six; Toyota Corolla Cross seven, including a driver’s knee airbag.
T2
- 241 hp and 375 Nm turbo petrol engine with all-wheel drive.
- 580-litre boot, 2,800-mm wheelbase and 70-litre fuel tank.
- Panoramic glass roof, ventilated power front seats and 15.6-inch screen with 12-speaker Sony audio.
- Costs RM23,000 more and has RM439 annual road tax versus RM359.
- At 1,880 kg, it is 475 kg heavier than the Corolla Cross.
- Has six airbags to the Corolla Cross’s seven.
Corolla Cross
- RM133,800 price and RM359 annual road tax.
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag, plus alarm and airbag-disable function.
- Powered contactless boot operation; 325 mm shorter and 181 mm narrower than the T2.
- 138 hp and 172 Nm are well down on the T2’s 241 hp and 375 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive versus the T2’s all-wheel drive.
- 440-litre boot is 140 litres smaller than the T2’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM156,800 | RM133,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM359✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 241 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 138 hp at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 375 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 80.5 mm × 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 2,006 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,880 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/60R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/60R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Giti 4x4 AT71 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation Function | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sony Sound System | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used T2 & Corolla Cross for sale
T2 vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the Jetour T2 or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The T2 is better for power, all-wheel drive and space, with 241 hp, 375 Nm and a 580-litre boot. The Corolla Cross is the more sensible lower-cost choice, at RM23,000 less with seven airbags and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T2 costs RM156,800 and the Toyota Corolla Cross costs RM133,800, making the T2 RM23,000 more expensive.
Which one has the larger boot?
The Jetour T2 has the larger boot at 580 litres, 140 litres more than the Toyota Corolla Cross’s 440 litres. Both are five-seat SUVs with 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
