For RM130k-140k, I would choose Corolla Cross (hybrid) for 4 pax.

I have tested it, it is comfortable. The benefit of an SUV style is always the seating height and it is less hard on the knees and back when you bend down etc and need to pick up babies and stroller and luggage. Entry and egress also super easy compared to certain sedans.

In the same category you also have Subaru XV which is even smaller but more expensive. And also potentially the new HRV, but it remains to be seen what are the trim and engine options you can get at 130k (hopefully a lot) and for now it appears bigger than the outgoing model, yet we dont know for sure how practically bigger....??

The downside of Corolla cross is the size again in terms of width, it will be narrow for 3 adults side by side. It depends if you really need that tiny extra 2inch of hip / shoulder width. Why Toyota didnt package this wider, I am not sure. Then again they show with CH-R they can miss the entire package and not suffer.

Due to this, I opted for Civic which will accommodate full 3 adults....although just barely. It would've better if I went for a D segment but budget limited. A SUV style is also great when you want to collapse the rear seat to buy a baby crib or ikea furniture.

I directly overlook any vehicle that does not have any ADAS, for 130k.

To complete my story I have a Nissan Grand Livina if I need to do weird carrying duties...

elsewhere in ASEAN, the 1.5T HRV is almost the exact same price as Civic (which you know top spec is RM144k) so perhaps 130k you won't get top spec for HRV.

if you are fine with Sedan, go with Honda Civic. Size, feature, power, price all wins. If you are a person who don't care at all for power but prefer reliable badge, then Corolla and also a bit more comfortable. Dont discount the hybrid Cross until you also considered the potential petrol savings if you drive a lot, stuck in jam a lot and petrol price shoot up. All in all you I can't even feel the difference in handling between it and another sedan when driven in normal traffic conditions.

HRV is a great option if you can wait till Sept, except again we won't know exact details until then. To me, a short time till Sept....just book it and anytime when details or actual car is available and you don't want it, you can easily drop the booking.