Toyota Innova Hycross vs Byd Emax 7

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Toyota Innova HyCross

Toyota Innova Hycross

Hybrid ZX (O) 7 seat

31.84 lakh

BYD eMax 7

Byd Emax 7

Superior 7 seat EV

29.90 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Electric

Number of Cylinders

4
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Engine Installation

Front
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Engine Displacement

1987 cc
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Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
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Max Engine Power

183.7 hp at 6600 rpm
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Max Engine Torque

188 Nm at 4400 - 5200 rpm
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Max Motor Torque

206Nm
310Nm

Combined Max Power

183.7hp at 6600rpm
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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

e-CVT
Auto

Number of Gears

Variable
1

Lockable Differential/s

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Number of Motors

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1

Motor Type

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AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Max Motor Power

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204hp

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

52 litres
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Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
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Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
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E20 Compatibility

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Official Fuel Economy

23.24 kmpl
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City Fuel Economy as Tested

13.1 kmpl
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Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

16.1 kmpl
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Auto Start/Stop

0-100kph

10.69 s
8.6 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.1 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.07 s
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Battery Capacity

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71.8 kWh

Claimed Range

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530 km

Charging Time

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37 min (10% to 80% 115kW DC) hrs

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion beam Semi-independent
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

18 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/50 R18
225/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

225/50 R18
225/55 R17

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4755 mm
4710 mm

Width

1850 mm
1540 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1790 mm
1690 mm

Wheelbase

2850 mm
2800 mm

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

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170 mm

Kerb Weight

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1915 kg

Boot Capacity

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180 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

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Cooled Glovebox

Bluetooth Connectivity

Roof Grab Handles

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Bottle Holder in Doors

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Rear Window Sun Shades

Cup Holders

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Door Pockets

Electric Tailgate Release

Interior Lamps

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Foldable Seatback Table

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Glove Box

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Front Seatback Pockets

Accessory Power Outlet

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Acoustic Windshield

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12 Volt Port

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cabin Boot Access

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Cooled Cup Holders

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Cooled Storage

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Driver Armrest Storage

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Vanity Mirror

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Power Windows with One Touch-Down

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All

Powered Tailgate

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Sunglass Holder

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Power Windows with One Touch-Up

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All

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
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Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Manual

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Passenger Airbag

Overspeed Warning

Heads Up Display

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Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

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High Beam Assist

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Traffic Sign Recognition

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Front Collision Avoidance

Lane Departure Avoidance

Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Manual

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

BNCAP Rating

5
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Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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Dashcam

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Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Door Ajar Warning

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

Stop Lamp

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Wheel Arch Cladding

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Roof Rails

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

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Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

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LED DRLs

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

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Antenna

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Shark Fin

Cornering Headlights

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Rub Strips

–

Scuff Plates

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Interior

Speedometer

Digital & Analog
Analog

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Ottoman Seats

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
60:40

Seat Count

7
7

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Branded Music System

JBL
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Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
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Front USB port

Type A and Type C
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USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
12.8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

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6

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

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Alexa Compatibility

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Emergency Call Button

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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SOS Button

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Questions you may find useful

•6w

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
•6w

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 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. 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.

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