We currently own a Mahindra XUV 300, which we bought in May 2019, and earlier had a Maruti Swift for 10 years. Our family size is increasing, so we want to upgrade to a more superior car, preferably a 6- or 7-seater. We live in a small town and use the car locally and for 3-4 trips per month to nearby cities, mostly within a 300 km range. We want a car with good boot space, low maintenance, luxurious interiors, and strong social prestige/optics. We are a business family with a budget within ₹40 lakh. Please suggest.

Autocar India

•15h

The Toyota Innova HyCross hybrid or Maruti Suzuki Invicto hybrid are your best bets. These cars have an efficient hybrid powertrain that's likely to deliver around 13kpl in the city and 16kpl on the highway. Moreover, getting in and out is quite easy, the seats are comfortable, and the boot space is plenty. Also, despite being large cars, these are surprisingly easy to drive due to their light steering and good visibility.Lastly, both Toyota and Maruti have stellar reputations for their after-sales service and reliability, so you're likely to enjoy a trouble-free ownership experience by opting for either of these two.

Toyota Innova HyCross

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

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Autocar India

•22h

The choice between the Toyota Innova HyCross and the Mahindra XUV 7XO really comes down to your specific requirements, as both are fairly different. If you are looking for a thrilling and peppy driving experience, then the Mahindra is the way to go. Both the petrol and diesel engines deliver a strong performance and are very refined.However, if a more laid-back driving feel and fuel efficiency are your priorities, then the Toyota is the way to go, as the hybrid powertrain would prove to be more efficient. In our standard test cycle, it delivered 13.1 km/l in the city and 16.1 km/l on the highway.

Toyota Innova HyCross

Mahindra XUV 7XO

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Autocar India

•1d

The best car to suit your wide range of needs is the Toyota Innova HyCross strong hybrid. It is perhaps not the most fun-to-drive vehicle on the market, but aside from that, it ticks all your boxes and is possibly the best all-round vehicle you can buy at this price point.To address all your points, it is superbly comfortable - even more so than the diesel Innova Crysta - and has become the long-distance choice for many families. But because of its strong hybrid petrol powertrain, it remains refined and can even run on electric power in city confines. This should serve you well on your commute through Bengaluru, most of which will likely happen in EV mode, leading to tremendous cost savings with the superb fuel economy.Toyota's aftersales and service are renowned worldwide for being top-class, and within your budget, you can get a fully loaded Innova Hycross with many bells and whistles. Finally, space - as this is a 3-row vehicle and you are a family of 3, there will rarely be a shortage of space, whether you chose the captain seats or the bench for the second row.

Toyota Innova HyCross

Toyota Innova Crysta

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