While the Kia Sorento is a direct rival to premium three-row SUVs such as the Volkswagen Tayron and Skoda Kodiaq, it can also be viewed as an indirect competitor to the Toyota Innova Hycross – both are three-row strong hybrids that somewhat overlap in price. Specifically, if you are looking to buy the top-spec Innova Hycross ZX(O) Hybrid, a relatively small budget extension will also put the mid-spec Sorento HTK Hybrid within your reach. Below, we’ve compared everything these Sorento and Innova Hycross variants offer to help you decide which one you should pull the trigger on.
Kia Sorento HTK vs Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O): Dimensions
Sorento is longer overall and wider, Hycross offers longer wheelbase
Among the key exterior distinctions between these two is that the Sorento is an SUV, and the Innova Hycross is an MPV. The Sorento is a good 60mm longer than the Innova Hycross overall, but the latter interestingly has a 35mm advantage on the wheelbase front. Height is also a narrow victory for the Innova Hycross, but the Sorento wins when it comes to width and alloy wheel size. The Kia SUV even offers a 6-seat layout but for a premium of Rs 20,000.
Kia Sorento HTK vs Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O): Powertrains
Sorento has a smaller engine but makes much more torque
As noted previously, both the Sorento and Innova Hycross are powered by strong hybrid setups. However, the Sorento gets a smaller direct-injection turbo-petrol engine, while the Innova Hycross gets a larger naturally aspirated mill. The Sorento’s torque figures are higher than those of the Innova Hycross, and the Toyota MPV’s combined power output is also not much higher than the Kia SUV’s engine output. Their gearboxes are quite different too, with the Sorento using a 6-speed torque converter, and the Innova Hycross an e-CVT. Lastly, the Sorento has a substantially larger fuel tank as well.
Kia Sorento HTK vs Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O): Exterior features
Sorento gets sequential indicators and roof rails over Hycross
The Sorento and Innova Hycross are quite evenly matched in terms of functional features, with the Toyota missing out only on roof rails and sequential indicators. Exterior colours are again a win for the Sorento, as it offers one extra option over the Innova Hycross.
Kia Sorento HTK vs Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O): Interior features
Sorento fares better on tech, but Hycross has a few aces up its sleeve
The Sorento is a step above the Innova Hycross when looking at nice-to-have features, such as a bigger touchscreen, a digital driver’s display, configurable ambient lighting, more speakers, a powered co-driver’s seat and more. However, the Innova Hycross holds its own on the comfort and convenience front, courtesy of goodies such as a rear window sunshade, a cabin air purifier, and powered leg rests for the second row.
Kia Sorento HTK vs Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O): Driving features
Hycross offers adaptive cruise control
Both hybrids are almost identical when it comes to driving features, but the Innova Hycross edges ahead thanks to adaptive cruise control, which can automatically adjust the car’s speed based on its proximity to the vehicle in front, making it superior to the Sorento’s standard cruise control system.
Kia Sorento HTK vs Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O): Safety features
Sorento has 7 airbags and side sensors, while Hycross gets Level 2 ADAS
In its top-spec form, the Innova Hycross offers Level 2 ADAS, which the mid-spec Sorento lacks. ADAS can make highway cruising much easier, so buyers who frequently head out of the city will likely appreciate the Toyota more in this regard. The Sorento, on the other hand, offers a driver knee airbag and side parking sensors; the latter can make manoeuvrability much easier in the city.
Kia Sorento HTK vs Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O): Prices
Hycross is Rs 2.15 lakh more affordable
The Sorento HTK Hybrid 7-seater commands a premium of Rs 2.15 lakh over the Innova Hycross ZX(O) Hybrid 7-seater. Some prospective buyers may find the price difference steep, but the Sorento makes it worthwhile if you want a more tech-laden and premium-looking cabin, as well as better performance. The Innova Hycross, on the other hand, packs a lot of comfort and convenience features that may interest buyers who are chauffeur-driven or frequently ferry around their families.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
Uday Singh
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