I’m looking for a 7-seater for occasional outstation trips. I’m confused between the Toyota Innova Hycross and the XEV 9S. Which one should I go for?

Autocar India

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The Toyota Innova HyCross is excellent in terms of space and practicality. This Toyota car offers a usable boot even with all three rows up, and its third-row space is among the best in the segment. The strong hybrid engine is smooth and reliable, too.

The Mahindra XEV 9S, being an EV, will be more tech-laden, but since not many details have been revealed yet, it’s hard to compare fully. For long trips, though, an EV will require plenty of pre-planning, and the current charging infrastructure does not offer the peace of mind you have with a petrol or hybrid car.

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I am confused between the Mahindra XUV700 and the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid. My daily running is around 60 km, mostly within the city. However, I usually travel against traffic, so I generally get a relatively free run and can maintain a good average speed unless it’s an unusually bad day. Another factor I am considering is the government’s long-term policy on petrol and diesel vehicles, especially with increasing focus on pollution control and stricter emission norms.

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If you regularly travel with six or seven adults, then the Toyota Innova Hycross hybrid certainly has an edge due to its more spacious cabin. The Toyota will also be a lot more efficient too, thus your fuel bills will be in check. On the other hand, if the third row will be used only occasionally, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is the better car to drive. Its diesel-automatic combination is smooth, refined and delivers punchy performance. Also, the top-spec XUV diesel-automatic is much more affordable than a Hycross hybrid, making the Mahindra good value too.

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I am looking to upgrade from a 2018 Ertiga VXI CNG to a petrol AT 7-seater for daily Mumbai city use majorly. I have shortlisted the MG Hector Plus Savvy Pro AT, Tata Safari Adventure X Petrol AT, XUV 7XO AX7 Petrol AT and Innova HyCross GXO (non-hybrid). Which one is the best option for long-term use, comfort for a large family of five, reliability and decent mileage?

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Since mileage is a concern, the Toyota Innova HyCross will be ruled out here. The Hycross hybrid is a lot better, but the non-hybrid version is good for 7kpl at best, which isn't the best figure. The MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV 7XO are good and tech-laden, but the third row space is best for kids and short drives for adults.A good option to consider would be the Kia Carens Clavis. The Clavis is an MPV that is high on practicality and comfort, and gets multiple powertrain options and lots of features. The third row is spacious and close to the Ertiga in terms of roominess, thereby even adults can travel in comfort. The ride quality is good, and the turbo-petrol engine has enough punch even with a full load. The Clavis is also high on features, and it will be the best choice among all the rest.

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I am planning to buy a car for my family of 6. I am not very sure which car I should go with, but I have explored a couple of options. As I am looking to buy a car with good looks and power, I resonate with the Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV700. Do you have any better options? Also, I don’t mind buying it second-hand too. Please help.

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From a pure six-seater comfort point of view, the Tata Safari is the better option. It offers a more comfortable third row, and thanks to the sliding middle row, you get more flexibility to create additional legroom and knee room for passengers sitting in the back.The XUV700’s third row is more suitable for children, and that too mainly for shorter journeys. This limitation remains even if you look at the used examples of the earlier versions.If you want an even better six-seater in terms of overall comfort, you can also consider the Toyota Innova HyCross. It offers a full-size third row and is comfortable enough even for adults, making it a stronger option if third row usability is a priority.

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