Of the two SUVs, Tata Safari & Toyota Innova Cryst...
Of the two SUVs, Tata Safari & Toyota Innova Crysta, which one would you recommend?
Asked by: Keshav Karekkadu
The Tata Safari and Toyota Innova Crysta are 6/7 seaters but are fundamentally very different kind of vehicles.
The Tata Safari is an SUV that uses a front-wheel drive layout and monocoque construction. It is significantly more modern than the Innova Crysta and packs in more tech and features. This Tata car also got a more powerful engine that delivers stronger performance.
A light steering also makes it easier to drive than the Innova Crysta in the city. Terrain modes do give it some rough road ability, but it is not an off-roader, and in some scenarios, its front-wheel drive layout might not be able to cope with slippery terrain as well as an Innova Crysta.
The Innova Crysta is an MPV with a rear-wheel drive layout and body-on-frame construction. Body-on-frame construction is generally more robust and better suited if you have to go on rough roads frequently. Also, rear-wheel drive helps when driving uphill, especially with a full load of passengers. The Innova Crysta makes for a good long-distance vehicle and is known to be reliable and efficient.
Your choice of model essentially boils down to what you require. While both vehicles offer good comfort for all three rows of passengers, the Tata Safari is more modern and will be the better choice if you spend most of your time driving in the city.
However, if the majority of your drives are long distances on the highway and over poor roads, theToyota car is the one to pick.
