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•6w

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?

•4w

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

I am replacing my 8 year old Harrier and would like to buy proper 5 seater, where 5 adults can be comfortably seated. Looked at Innova hycross, XUV 7XO, Kodiaq. However in Innova, I felt a dull interior and Kodiaq will not be able to seat 5 adults. I am now left with XUV 7XO as only option. Apart from seating for 5 adults, I am also looking at engine power; a fun to drive machine or atleast close to it and not too big cars that become difficult to handle in city. Should I consider any other options. And XUV7XO as an option. I have also heard some after sales issues with Mahindra? Thanks

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