Toyota Innova HyCross User Reviews

Hi Autocar Team, I am planning to buy the Innova Hycross GX (O) variant with an on-road budget of Rs. 30 lakh in Hyderabad. The reasons for choosing this car are the reliability of Toyota's petrol engines, long-term ownership assurance, good service support, and minimal maintenance requirements. I know it is not loaded with all the latest features, but it seems like a good overall package to me. However, I would like your expert opinion. Please let me know if my thinking is in the right direction or if I am missing anything important that I might regret later.

Hi, I want a spacious seven seater SUV with automatic transmission. I was planning for the Innova HyCross ZX(O)but recently learnt that Kia Sorento is being launched in India soon, so should I wait for the Sorento?

So the new Kia Sorento's booking has already opened. I already love the Sorento before it ever entered the Indian Market. My family has been on the look out for a new car (hybrid), and so far our only option was the Innova Hycross. Now with the expected launch of the Sorento and its ex-showroom price of 40 Lakhs, I am not so sure if that's worth it. Especially if you can get a Hycross ZX(O) for a little over 35 Lakhs. Toyota has always been behind in terms of features compared to the competition. The reason I hate the Forturner and its absurd pricing. So I am not sure what to make of it. Could you help me decide what would be a better option. It should be driver focused car, not a chauffeur car. Minimum running in a day 100KMS to 300 KM. Mixture of city and highways. We have Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid, we like it but it sucks to drive that thing on the highway. Especially at higher speeds like 100-120Km/hr, makes too much engine noise, hard to keep it cruising at the same speed, even if we try the milage drops significantly. Normally it gives around 18-22 km/l in summers and in winters 26-28km/l, but if we take it for a road trip, you will be lucky to get 17. Another concern is the LED headlamps, their throw is so bad, can't see anything while driving at night especially on the highways (I don't like to use high beam because I know what's it like to be on the other end, when an idiot has his 400 W LED on high beam). People I know have reported the same problems with the hycross. Should I just wait till the car is officially launched and then make my decision?

Hi team, I am planning to buy a 7-seater Toyota for family use and am confused between Innova Crysta VX Diesel and Innova Hycross VX Hybrid. I already own a Maruti Baleno for daily city commuting, so this vehicle will mainly be used for long highway trips, family vacations, and occasional visits to my village, where some roads are in poor condition. I have taken the test drive of both vehicles. The Hycross felt smoother, more spacious, and very comfortable. However, I noticed that its engine becomes a bit noisy under hard acceleration, so I am not sure how it performs during long highway drives, overtaking, and while carrying a full load of passengers and luggage. My priorities are long-term ownership (10-15 years), reliability and low maintenance, comfort for 7 family members, good highway performance, ability to handle occasional rough village roads and good resale value. Considering my usage, which would you recommend between Crysta VX or Hycross VX? I would especially appreciate feedback from owners who have driven or owned both.

This will be my second car. I already own a Toyota Glanza MT for city driving, and this new car will mainly be used for weekend highway trips and family travel (around 6,000-7,000 km per year). With a budget of Rs. 40-42 lakh and a plan to keep it for 10-15 years, is the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid ZX(O) the best overall choice, or would you recommend any other petrol, hybrid, or EV in this price range?