Mahindra Xev 9s vs Toyota Innova Hycross

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Motor Type

N/A

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

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

13w

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?

Verified
12w

Pick a single-car solution and buy the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid. Your dogs get a low loading lip and a long, near-flat space with the third row folded, so they can actually lie side by side on highway runs. The hybrid car makes touring simple with no charging hassles, calm cruising and a comfy ride, and Toyota’s durability fits an 8-10 year plan with sensible running costs.EV MPVs like the Kia Carens Clavis EV and BYD eMax 7 are great for city runs and dog space, but long trips with two dogs mean 30-40 minute fast-charge halts and patchy chargers once you leave big corridors. That’s a hassle you do not need with Kia car and BYD car. Mahindra XEV 9S and 9e are good choices, but their higher boot floors make them poorer dog haulers.You will wrestle with the Innova's size in tight parking, and it costs more upfront than adding a small EV, but day to day, it is still easy enough with light steering and cameras.If you must go smaller, the Kia Carens Clavis turbo petrol DCT is a solid choice, but fuel efficiency in the city won't be as good as the Hycross hybrid.

VehicleToyota Innova HyCross
VehicleKia Carens Clavis EV
VehicleBYD eMax 7
VehicleMahindra XEV 9S
VehicleKia Carens Clavis