Toyota Innova Hycross vs Mahindra Xev 9s

Autocar India
Toyota Innova HyCross

Toyota Innova Hycross

Hybrid ZX (O) 7 seat

31.84 lakh

Mahindra XEV 9S

Mahindra Xev 9s

Pack Three Above 79kWh 6 seat

30.90 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
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Engine Displacement

1987 cc
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Number of Cylinders

4
–

Engine Installation

Front
–

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Electric

Gearbox Type

e-CVT
Auto

Number of Gears

Variable
1

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

183.7 hp at 6600 rpm
–

Max Engine Torque

188 Nm at 4400 - 5200 rpm
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Combined Max Power

183.7hp at 6600rpm
–

Max Motor Torque

206Nm
380Nm

Motor Type

–
N/A

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Max Motor Power

–
286hp

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

19.86 kmpl
510 km

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Auto Start/Stop

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
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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

Suspension & Steering

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

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/50 R18
235/60 R18

Rear Tyre Size

225/50 R18
235/60 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
5 m

Dimensions

Length

4755 mm
4737 mm

Width

1850 mm
1900 mm

Height

1790 mm
1747 mm

Wheelbase

2850 mm
2762 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
205 mm

Boot Capacity

–
500 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Cup Holders

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Door Pockets

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Interior Lamps

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

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

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
2-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)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Safety

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

–

Airbags

6
7

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
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED taillights

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Roof Rails

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital & Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Digital

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

–

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 & Rear

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

–

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
–

Seat Count

7
6

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Branded Music System

JBL
–

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

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?