Toyota Hilux

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The Toyota Innova Crysta will be discontinued when the CAFE 3 emissions norms come around in 2027. But it should not be a cause for concern in terms of maintenance. As the Toyota Fortuner and Hilux - which share the same IMV platform and diesel engine - are expected to continue on. Thus parts availability will not be an issue and, as ever, Toyota's reputation for reliability and service precedes it. If you are still concerned, however, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is the next best option, and a much better value than the Innova Crysta, if not quite as spacious. The company has raised its production standards considerably since the days of the KUV100, so rust is unlikely to be an issue.

Toyota Innova Crysta

Toyota Fortuner

Toyota Hilux

Mahindra XUV 7XO

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Rationally, the Toyota Fortuner is the better choice between the two. It has a smaller turning radius, 580 cm versus the Hilux’s 640 cm, and its 4.7-meter length is shorter than the Hilux’s 5.3 meters, making it easier to park and manoeuvre in city conditions. The rear seatbacks are a bit upright and do not recline, and the car seats only five.In contrast, the Hilux’s cargo bed is open, so luggage isn’t protected from the environment or theft if you stop, for example, for a meal. The Toyota Hilux makes sense only if you genuinely need to transport cargo or how much you want to give in to your heart, as it does have a cool and unique image.

Toyota Hilux

Toyota Fortuner