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•7w

Hi Experts, I’m from Hyderabad. 45+ couple, 2 kids (11yrs) with Motion sickness issues, parents 80 yrs+. Need 6-seater Petrol AT with middle row sliding feature. Iam currently driving Zen estilo vxi petrol variant 2007. Budget is maximum Rs 30 Lakhs on road. Usage: 4000 km/yr, usage weekly once, 60% highway at 90-100 kmph, 40% city. Parents come 25% of the usage. Planning to keep for 12-15 years. Parents need easy ingress like Innova hycross. Is ADAS required according to my usage? Priority: No battery drain with weekly once use, suitable for kids with Motion sickness issues, safety, features, mileage, after-sales, resale. Shortlisted: 1. Tata Safari Petrol Accomplished Plus 2. Toyota Hycross GX O 6-seater 3. MG Hector Plus Petrol AT Savvy 6-seater 4. Kia Carens Clavis Petrol AT HTX O 6-seater Kindly let me know the Best fit for my usage in the above or any other car if iam missing the same. Thanks and regards Aarav Mehta

•6w

Given your mostly highway family runs, low yearly use, need for a true 6-seat petrol automatic and easy step-in for your parents, the Toyota Innova HyCross GX(O) 6-seater fits best. It is the easiest to get in and out of among your list, the middle-row captain seats slide to set a calm seating position for the kids, and the ride stays steady at 90-100 kph, so they feel less queasy. For a 12-15 year plan, Toyota’s reliability, dealer reach, and resale make life simple, and petrol suits 4,000 km a year with weekly starts without battery worries.

Do note the GX(O) is light on some nice-to-have features, and the petrol will not be as efficient as the hybrid, but your annual running keeps fuel spend in check.

If you want a lower price and a more city-friendly size, the Kia Carens Clavis petrol automatic HTX(O) 6-seater is your next best pick. It also has a sliding middle row and a very easy step-in, but it does not feel as settled on the highway, and the third row is tighter.

ADAS is not essential for your use. If within budget, auto brake and blind-spot alerts are useful; lane-keep can feel intrusive here. The MG Hector Plus is no longer on sale. The Tata Safari’s taller step-in is not ideal for your parents. Overall, go with the Innova HyCross GX(O) 6-seater.

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•30m

Hi Autocar Experts, Thank you for your previous advice! Based on your recommendation, I booked the Toyota Innova Hycross GX(O) Petrol 7-seater in Avant-Garde Bronze in Hyderabad, with delivery promised for August-end. However, I am facing massive FOMO due to the heavily camouflaged 2027 facelift spotted testing, and ongoing fuel confusion. Since I plan to keep this car for 15–20 years, I urgently need your final guidance on whether to cancel or take delivery: The Facelift (Expected Jan 2027): Is it worth cancelling and waiting 12-18 months for? Will I miss out on major cosmetic/interior design changes? Will Toyota bring safety tech like ADAS down to this Petrol GX(O) trim, or will it remain exclusive to the ₹35L+ Hybrids? If the updates are genuinely worth it, I am willing to wait. Fuel, Warranty & Resale over 20 Years: The current car is E20-ready. Given my 15–20 year ownership plan, if E20 fuel is discontinued in the future (like E5/E10), will filling up E25/E30 void my Toyota engine warranty? Will an E20-rated car suffer a massive hit in resale value when E30 becomes the national standard? Does an E30-compliant engine offer any real longevity or mechanical benefit for my low running of 4,000 km/year over two decades? Should I cancel now, or happily proceed with my August delivery? Best regards, Aarav Mehta

•8m

Have booked the 6 seater.

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•1w

I want to buy a 7- or 8-seater car. I currently own an XUV500 and am considering the Toyota Hycross, Kia Carnival, MG Majestor, and Toyota Fortuner. I am a bit confused. The Hycross lacks some premium features, the Carnival feels too long for city driving, the MG Majestor seems like the perfect choice, but I am unsure about MG's reliability and after-sales service, and the Fortuner is not very comfortable, especially in the middle and last rows. Which one would you recommend based on these requirements?

•8h

Pick the Toyota Innova HyCross. It is the only one here that is easy to drive and park in the city, yet still seats 7 or 8 in real comfort on trips. The hybrid shines in slow traffic, so your running costs drop, and it feels lighter and simpler to handle than the very long Carnival. Your comfort worry is also solved. The HyCross has a roomy middle row and a genuinely usable last row, with a comfier ride than the Fortuner’s ladder-frame setup. Your family will be happier day to day, not just on highways.You also get Toyota’s service reach and resale, which answers the trust question you have with MG. That peace of mind matters over the entire ownership period. It will not feel as plush as a Carnival or Majestor inside, and yes, you will miss out on some features, but the basics are spot on. If you still want that “limo” feel and are mostly chauffeur-driven with easy parking, the Carnival can work. For mixed city use with family comfort and low hassle, go for the HyCross.

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•6d

Is the Toyota Innova HyCross compatible with E20 fuel?

•14h

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•1d

Hi team, I already own a 2022 Tata Safari and want to replace it with a more powerful, comfortable, and feature-rich SUV. My budget is Rs. 35 lakh (on-road). I checked out the MG Majestor, but it is out of my budget, as the on-road price is around Rs. 48 lakh. I also looked at the Toyota Hycross, but I didn't like its interior. Kindly suggest the best 7-seater SUV within my budget. I usually drive in the city, covering around 30-40 km daily, and take one or two trips to hill stations every year.

•5h

At this price point and with your requirements, there isn't much choice available so the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel would be the most sensible option. It offers a more powerful diesel engine, a more refined driving experience and a premium cabin with a strong feature set. The diesel engine is punchy and well suited to both city driving and occasional hill station runs. The third row is not as spacious or comfy as your Tata Safari but it is usable. If the Mahindra car does not feel like an upgrade, you could consider the Jeep Meridian. It would feel larger and has a premium and classy cabin. The diesel engine of this Jeep car is the proven and familiar 2.0 litre multijet unit - the same engine that powers the diesel Safari. The Meridian will also do well for your long drives to hill stations as the ride and handling balance is outstanding with a secure handling for the ghats, good highway stability at higher speeds and a well judged ride quality over broken roads.

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