Toyota’s facelifted Corolla Cross wins top family honors by resolving previous shortcomings.
The Family Vehicle category represents the backbone of Malaysian automotive needs, demanding reliability, versatility, and long-term value. The facelifted Toyota Corolla Cross emerged as our clear winner by addressing these essentials while resolving previous shortcomings. This crossover has rapidly established itself as a household favorite, combining Toyota’s legendary dependability with modern styling and practical features.
The latest iteration eliminates the dated foot-operated parking brake that plagued the original model, replacing it with an electronic system that enhances convenience. The redesigned front fascia delivers a striking aesthetic upgrade with its sophisticated lighting elements and bold grille treatment. Inside, thoughtful ergonomics create a space equally suited for school runs and weekend adventures.
What truly secures the Corolla Cross’s position is its worry-free ownership experience—efficient powertrains, widespread service networks, and industry-leading resale values ensure this vehicle supports families rather than becoming a financial burden. For households seeking the quintessential Malaysian family vehicle, the Corolla Cross represents the ideal balance of practicality and refinement.
About The Allianz DSF VOTY Awards
The Allianz DSF.my Vehicle Of The Year (VOTY) Award ceremony is the first and only vehicle award event in Malaysia that does not hand out paid awards, nor does it charge winners or participating brands any fee whatsoever. Winners are allowed to use the VOTY event logo free of charge in all marketing materials. Event attendees are not even charged for their seat at the award presentation. All car manufacturers that operate in Malaysia are invited to participate free of charge. All they have to do is let our judges test drive their nominated vehicles.
The nominated vehicles must have been launched in Malaysia in the last 12 months and cannot be a localised minor facelift (body-kits, stickers, wheel upgrades, etc). All judging is independent and is put down to a vote before the winners are selected. Car manufacturers are not informed if they are winning or not before the event.
2025 marks a significant milestone for VOTY as Allianz celebrates its 16th year as the title sponsor of this prestigious automotive event. This year also commemorates Daniel Sherman Fernandez’s 25th year in the automotive industry, highlighting his longstanding contribution and commitment to automotive journalism in Malaysia.The judges for VOTY 2025 are Daniel Sherman Fernandez and Subhash Nair of dsf.my, Ross Hadi of gohedgostan.com and Joshua Chin of automacha.com.
