The Toyota Innova Hycross will be positioned as a premium, comfortable, and fuel-efficient MPV in the Indian market and will give strong competition to the rivals in the segment
The Toyota Innova Hycross was recently unveiled by Toyota Kirloskar Motors in India and will be positioned as a practical, comfortable, and feature-rich offering in the brand’s line-up. Unlike its older generations, the new-gen Innova will be underpinned by a monocoque platform and will only be offered with petrol engine options in the country. From what we know so far, the new Innova Hycross will be sold alongside the Innova Crysta in the Indian market and the brand will soon be announcing the official price list of the MPV in the country. Having said this, the new Innova Hycross is likely to challenge not only the rivals like the Kia Carnival in the Indian market but in addition to this, will also lock horns with the higher-spec versions of a few of the premium midsize SUVs like the Mahindra XUV700 and the Tata Safari. If you are also planning to soon buy a premium 6/7-seater SUV/MPV in the country, here is a detailed Toyota Innova Hycross Vs Mahindra XUV700 Vs Tata Safari comparison that you should check out.
Toyota Innova Hycross Vs Mahindra XUV700 Vs Tata Safari – Engine, Gearbox, And Range
The new Toyota Innova Hycross will be offered with two trim options – 2.0L NA petrol and 2.0L strong hybrid petrol engine. The 2.0L Na petrol churns out a peak power and torque output of 174 PS and 205 Nm respectively. This engine can be had with a CVT gearbox only. The strong hybrid engine on the other hand delivers a combined power output of 186 PS while the maximum torque delivered stands at 206 Nm. This engine is also offered only with e-CVT gearbox. Both these engines are not offered with any sort of manual gearbox options and get FWD setup as standard. For those wondering, the strong hybrid engine delivers a claimed mileage of up to 21.1 kmpl.
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The Mahindra XUV700 on the other hand gets two powertrain options – 2.0L turbo petrol and 2.2L turbo diesel. The 2.0L diesel engine churns out a peak power output of 185 PS and a maximum torque output of up to 450 Nm. This engine can be had with a six-speed manual or an automatic gearbox while the buyers can also opt for an all-wheel-drive setup with select variants. The petrol engine on the other hand delivers a maximum power output of 200 Ps and a maximum torque output of 380 Nm. This engine can also be had with a 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox while the power is only sentenced to the front wheels as standard.
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The Tata Safari however is only offered with a single engine option – 2.0L turbo diesel. For those wondering, the Tata Safari diesel engine churns out a peak power output of 170 Ps while the maximum torque output stands at 350 Nm. This engine can be had with a 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox options. The claimed fuel economy stands at 14.08 kmpl and the SUV delivers a range of around 700 km on a single tank of fuel. A detailed comparison is given below in the table:
| Toyota Innova Hycross | Mahindra XUV700 | Tata Safari | |
| Engine | 2-litre Naturally Aspirated petrol / 2-litre petrol with self-charging strong-hybrid system | 2-litre turbo petrol / 2.2-litre turbo diesel | 2.0-litre turbo diesel |
| Power | 174 PS / 186 PS (combined) | 200 PS / up to 185 PS | 170 PS |
| Torque | 205 Nm / 206 Nm | 380 Nm / up to 450 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Gearbox | CVT / e-CVT | 6-speed manual, torque converter automatic | 6-speed manual, torque converter automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel-Drive | Front-Wheel-Drive, All-Wheel-Drive (limited to diesel) | Front-Wheel-Drive |
| Claimed Mileage | Up to 21.1 kmpl | 15.5 kmpl (diesel) | 14.08 kmpl |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 litres | 60 litres | 50 litres |
| Theoretical Tank Range | ≈ 1097 km | ≈ 930 km | ≈ 700 km |
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Dimensions
The Innova Hycross is the longest car here and measures 4755 mm in length, 1850 mm in width, and 1795 mm in height. The wheelbase on the other hand stands at 2850 mm while the ground clearance stands at 185 mm. The Mahindra XUV700 on the other hand measures 4695 mm in length, 1890 mm in width, and 1755 mm in height. The Tata Safari measures 4661 mm in length, 1894 mm in width, and 1786 mm in height while the wheelbase stands at 2741 mm. A detailed comparison is given below in the table:
| Toyota Innova Hycross | Mahindra XUV700 | Tata Safari | |
| Length | 4,755 mm | 4,695 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1850 mm | 1,890 mm | 1,894 mm |
| Height | 1795 mm | 1,755 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,750 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | ≈ 200 mm | ≈ 205 mm |
| Platform Type | Monocoque | Monocoque | Monocoque |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 seater | 5 / 7 seater | 6 / 7 seater |
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Toyota Innova Hycross Vs Mahindra XUV700 Vs Tata Safari – Features
Mentioned in the table below are all the features that will be offered with the Toyota Innova Hycross, Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari-
| Toyota Innova Hycross | Mahindra XUV700 | Tata Safari |
| LED lighting system, Alloy wheels, Powered tailgate with voice command function, Smart keyless entry, Panoramic sunroof, Dual-zone climate control, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Connected car tech, 9 Speaker JBL sound system, Front ventilated seats, Rear entertainment screens, Powered captain seats in 2nd row with leg support (7-seater variant only), 6 airbags, 360-degree camera, Electronic Stability Control, Electronic Parking Brakes with Auto Hold, Blind Spot Assist (BSA) Hill-start assist, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (ADAS suite): Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, Auto High Beam Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist. | LED lighting system, Alloy wheels, Flush door handles, Leather upholstery, Twin-connected displays for 12.25-inch infotainment and 12.25-inch digital driver’s system, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Amazon Alexa built-in, AdrenoX Connect with 60+ Connected Features, Dual-zone AC, Rear AC vents, Sony premium sound system, 6-way Powered driver’s seat with memory function, Panoramic sunroof, Air purifier, Multiple driving modes (Diesel only)6 Airbags, Electronic parking brakes, Blind-spot monitoring, Driver Drowsiness Alert, 360-degree camera, ADAS Suite – auto emergency brakes, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, high beam assist, and lane departure warning. | LED lighting system, Xenon HID Projector Headlamps Dual Function DRLs with Turn Indicators Alloy wheels, Smart keyless entry, Panoramic sunroof, Auto climate control, Rear AC vents, 6-Way Powered Driver Seat Ventilated front seats, Ventilated rear seats (6-seater valiant only), Leather upholstery, Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster, 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment, Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto Connectivity, iRA connected car tech, 9 Speaker JBL sound system, Boss Mode, Cruise control6 airbags, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto HoldAll Disc Brakes Dual Airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control Traction Control, Roll Over Mitigation, Corner Stability Control, Brake Disc Wiping, Multi-Drive Modes(Eco, City & Sport), Terrain Response Modes – Normal, Rough & Wet |
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Price
| Toyota Innova Hycross | Mahindra XUV700 | Tata Safari | |
| Length | Yet-to-be-announced | Rs 13.45 – 24.95 lakh | Rs 15.45 – 23.76 lakh |
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