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Hi team, I want to buy a 7-seater car. Need advice between Toyota HyCross GX (O), Tata Safari or Mahindra 7XO.
Hi, I am thinking of purchasing the Mahindra XEV 9S due to the variety of features it offers. I am confused whether to buy an EV or the Innova HyCross, considering resale value in another 3 years.
My driving is around 800 km a month. I am not sure which one would be more value for money: Swift or Baleno/Glanza. Currently, I drive an Urban Cruiser but am looking for a change. My priority is ease of city driving, comfort on highway drives, and I will go for an AMT. The more fuel-efficient and safe, the better. Though safety and efficiency do not go hand in hand. Please help me decide.
Within a budget of around ₹12 lakh (could extend some), I want to buy a petrol manual car which is fun to drive, reliable and will not be so heavy on my pocket for fueling and maintenance. My monthly usage is around 400km, mostly city and occasional road trips. Which car will you suggest?
I am planning to buy a car for my family of 6. I am not very sure which car I should go with, but I have explored a couple of options. As I am looking to buy a car with good looks and power, I resonate with the Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV700. Do you have any better options? Also, I don’t mind buying it second-hand too. Please help.
I am looking to upgrade from a 2018 Ertiga VXI CNG to a petrol AT 7-seater for daily Mumbai city use majorly. I have shortlisted the MG Hector Plus Savvy Pro AT, Tata Safari Adventure X Petrol AT, XUV 7XO AX7 Petrol AT and Innova HyCross GXO (non-hybrid). Which one is the best option for long-term use, comfort for a large family of five, reliability and decent mileage?
I am confused between the Mahindra XUV700 and the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid. My daily running is around 60 km, mostly within the city. However, I usually travel against traffic, so I generally get a relatively free run and can maintain a good average speed unless it’s an unusually bad day. Another factor I am considering is the government’s long-term policy on petrol and diesel vehicles, especially with increasing focus on pollution control and stricter emission norms.
If you regularly travel with six or seven adults, then the Toyota Innova Hycross hybrid certainly has an edge due to its more spacious cabin. The Toyota will also be a lot more efficient too, thus your fuel bills will be in check.
On the other hand, if the third row will be used only occasionally, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is the better car to drive. Its diesel-automatic combination is smooth, refined and delivers punchy performance. Also, the top-spec XUV diesel-automatic is much more affordable than a Hycross hybrid, making the Mahindra good value too.
indly suggest whether I should choose a new Toyota Innova Crysta GX Plus, a pre-owned Toyota Innova Crysta from TUCO Toyota, a Toyota Rumion, or Maruti Suzuki Ertiga for tourism use, family travel, and long-term ownership? I am confused. Kindly guide.
You haven't mentioned your budget, but since you're considering a brand new Toyota Innova Crysta GX Plus variant, it is safe to assume that you're comfortable spending close to Rs 25 lakhs (on-road). Since this vehicle will be used for commercial purposes, it would be better to buy a new car to start with. You will be able to claim tax refunds as well as benefit from asset depreciation in your company's books. Additionally, you get the peace of mind of a new vehicle, and the backing of a company warranty.
To address the second part of your question, the Maruti Ertiga VXI MT or Toyota Rumion S MT costs half as much as an Innova Crysta GX Plus, resulting in a tremendous saving. In fact, you can even buy two cars for the price of one Innova. Both, Ertiga and Rumion are equally reliable. And even though these are petrol-powered, they're quite fuel efficient, and their maintenance costs will be lower than that of the diesel Crysta.
Between the Ertiga and Rumion, even though they're the same, the Toyota is a bit more expensive, hence purely from a savings perspective, the Ertiga makes more sense.
Overall, all three cars you've listed are reliable, dependable, and are backed by the widespread, strong network of Toyota and Maruti. It is up to you to decide whether you want to buy a new Crysta GX or if you're happy to buy one, or even examples of the Maruti Ertiga and Toyota Rumion.
Whichever you pick, these are cars you can't go wrong with.
I currently own a 2019 Toyota Innova Crysta diesel and am unsure whether I should sell it or continue using it. I’ve heard that the Innova Crysta may be discontinued around 2027, which makes me concerned that service support and parts availability might become difficult afterwards. However, I really don’t want to sell the car because it has been exceptional to own, and I feel that no car in the same price range as when I bought it comes close to its durability, comfort, and overall experience. The Innova Hycross, for example, doesn’t feel as rugged or tough as the Crysta. Given this situation, would it be better to keep the Innova Crysta for long-term ownership or sell it before discontinuation?
The Toyota Innova Crysta is a very popular and reliable car, known to run for several lakhs of kilometres, and it is likely to remain so for a long time. The fact that it is being discontinued in 2027 should not be a reason to sell it. Given particularly Toyota's strong and reputable reliability, and the relatively low maintenance required for a vehicle of this size and sort.
If you are happy with the car, you should keep it, and the resale value of the car will not drop significantly. Moreover, while the Crysta might not live on past 2027, its platform and engine will be in the likes of the Hilux and Fortuner. So parts availability will not be an issue, and Toyota will support its huge base of Crysta customers for many years to come.
I am planning to buy a strong and comfortable SUV that will mainly be used for road trips every few months, where 300+ km drives should feel comfortable. My priorities are space, stability on highways, and reasonable maintenance. Currently, I am considering the Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian, and MG Gloster, especially since all three seem to be available with good discounts these days. However, I am also wondering if it would be worth stretching my budget to consider bigger SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner or the MG Majestor.
The Skoda Kodiaq would be the ideal choice among the listed options. The Kodiaq has an excellent long-legged nature that makes road trips effortless. The TSI engine is refined, and cabin insulation is excellent. The quality of the interior is high-end, and the build is strong, too.
If you maintain it well with timely service and drive it with care, even maintenance isn't a problem. The Kodiaq is a three-row SUV with lots of space and practicality, and a long list of features as well.
What is also worth noting is the ride comfort, which is a lot better than that of body-on-frame SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner. Resale value with a Kodiaq is good too, and it is a premium, high-quality SUV on the whole.
Last Updated on: 2 Mar 2026