Mahindra Xev 9s vs Toyota Innova Hycross

Autocar India
Mahindra XEV 9S

Mahindra Xev 9s

Pack Three Above 79kWh 6 seat

30.90 lakh

Toyota Innova HyCross

Toyota Innova Hycross

Hybrid ZX (O) 7 seat

31.84 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Motor Type

N/A
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Gearbox Type

Auto
e-CVT

Number of Gears

1
Variable

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Motor Power

286hp
–

Max Motor Torque

380Nm
206Nm

Engine Type

–
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

–
1987 cc

Number of Cylinders

–
4

Engine Installation

–
Front

Max Engine Power

–
183.7 hp at 6600 rpm

Max Engine Torque

–
188 Nm at 4400 - 5200 rpm

Combined Max Power

–
183.7hp at 6600rpm

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

510 km
19.86 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

Battery Capacity

79 kWh
–

Charging Time

8hrs 0%-100%(11.2kW AC), 11.7hrs 0%-100%(7.2kW AC), 20min 20%-80%(180kW DC)
–

Claimed Range

679 km
–

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

–
23.24 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
13.1 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
16.1 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

–
52 litres

0-100kph

–
10.69 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
6.1 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
8.07 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Torsion beam Semi-independent

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5 m
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/60 R18
225/50 R18

Rear Tyre Size

235/60 R18
225/50 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4737 mm
4755 mm

Width

1900 mm
1850 mm

Height

1747 mm
1790 mm

Wheelbase

2762 mm
2850 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

500 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Rear Window Sun Shades

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cup Holders

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Door Pockets

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Interior Lamps

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

12 Volt Port

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
–

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Automatic Wipers

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

7
6

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Curtain Airbag

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Side Airbag

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Heads Up Display

–

Driver Airbag

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

High Beam Assist

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

LED headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED taillights

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Roof Rails

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital & Analog

Tachometer

Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

6
7

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Third Row Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Front Seat Armrest

Massage Seats

Heated Seats

Ottoman Seats

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–
Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–
50:50

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Android Auto

Wireless
Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Branded Music System

–
JBL

Second Row USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Questions you may find useful

•19w

I bought a Honda City V MT about two years ago and absolutely love the car. At the time, it was the perfect choice for my usage. However, my circumstances have changed significantly since then-I now have two large dogs (a Labrador and a German Shepherd), and the City is no longer practical for transporting both dogs comfortably, especially on longer highway trips. I am trying to decide between keeping the City and buying a second EV primarily for dog transport and city use, or replacing the City altogether with a single-car solution. The vehicles I am considering include the Kia Carens Clavis EV, Mahindra XEV 9S, Mahindra XEV 9e, BYD eMAX 7, and Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid. My priorities are: Comfortable transport for two large dogs Highway touring ability Ease of parking and city usability Long-term ownership (8–10 years) Good ride comfort Reasonable running costs Would you recommend: 1. Keeping the Honda City and adding a practical EV (such as the Clavis EV), or 2. Moving to a single-car garage and choosing something like the XEV 9S, eMAX 7, or Hycross? Also, is there a midsize SUV (EV, hybrid, petrol or diesel) that offers: A low boot loading lip, Rear seats that fold nearly flat, Enough cargo length and width for two large dogs to comfortably lie down on highway trips, While still being manageable in city traffic and parking? Which vehicle would you choose for this specific use case and why?