Toyota Innova Hycross vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Kia Carnival

Voted for Kia Carnival.

I am at present in search of a cushty 7 seater, having checked all vehicles on this record and Jeep Meridian, MG Gloster as nicely, with a finances of 45L. I at present drive XUV 500 – 2017, mannequin.

My present desire is:

1. Carnival – ready for a facelift – Auto Expo.
2. Innova Hycross – Ready for a take a look at drive automobile. have an lively reserving however will resolve after my take a look at drive, which might occur by the primary week of Feb per native sellers.
3. XUV 7OO – have an lively reserving with an anticipated supply date of Apr 2023 – will proceed if the above choices do not work out.

I sorely miss Endeavor which might have been my apparent alternative for improve (was in my private wishlist) however would not wish to go the pre-owned route now & take an opportunity with Ford shutting its store right here.

Itemizing my observations on the vehicles checked primarily based on my order of desire – Sorry for the lengthy submit, however this might assist others in an identical predicament.

Kia Carnival

Liked the trip and ease of drive although the automotive is BIG. Actually a cushty 7-seater by a mile, in comparison with others within the record. The present disadvantage is the dearth of options (360 digital camera, adaptive cruise/ADAS and so on) and a dated mannequin however not actual deal breakers for me.

With the facelift, I hope will get extra options and stays inside my finances (wishful pondering).

Toyota Innova Hycross

I preferred Crysta’s consolation and this being a Toyota, I simply went forward with a reserving with out even test-driving the automotive by trying on the preliminary pics and variants record (a primary for me) primarily based on Toyota’s shocking efforts to match the options – Sunroof, ADAS and so on and the brand new look will not be van like, which was a priority earlier than.

However second-row captain seats solely in ZX(O) is a really huge downer for me – why Toyota? why!!!. Even to hold 5 we have to use a 3rd row which might compromise the boot area. XUV scores excessive right here, as boot area, is extra with folded third row, for carrying 5. Now it will depend on my take a look at drive with household – particularly the trip high quality and third-row consolation for 3, to actually proceed with the present reserving.

The present timeline for automobile supply is 90 days promised by the vendor.

Mahindra XUV 700

Not an enormous improve when it comes to area and seating consolation in comparison with my present automotive however actually preferred the trip high quality, security equipment, and options (hopefully the niggles are getting sorted within the recent batches). Downers for me – White interiors (nightmare to keep up), guide IVRM, non-slidable second-row seats. Additionally I do not like the brand new look however I believe that might develop on you over time.

With no main pink flags, I simply went forward with my reserving final week of Dec 2022 (Diesel AT AWD – Electrical Blue) and surprisingly, the supply date per preliminary communication is Apr 2023.

Tata Safari

Liked the look. Surprisingly discovered XUV 7OO trip higher than Safari (was pondering in any other case, listening to concerning the famed Hexa/old-gen Safari trip high quality).

Second-row consolation is healthier in XUV, however the third row is relatively higher in Safari with a slidable second row. Scored higher when it comes to consolation options that matter – Ventilated Seats, Electrical IVRM, Slidable second row and so on however missed 360 digital camera and ADAS (i feel will probably be a part of the following facelift). General it was a very shut end, however seating consolation and trip high quality tilted the size in the direction of XUV forward of this.

MG Gloster

Liked the area on supply, and the options record (matched virtually all of the options of XUV and supplied some extra like ventilated seats). Excessive & commanding seating place however the trip high quality was harsh and my house minister didn’t just like the drive. So eliminated it from my record immediately. Additionally costly on the record with no reductions on supply (the highest variant is near 50L).

Jeep Meridian

Not an actual 7-seater. The third row is just for children. Heck, even within the center row – you’ll be able to solely comfortably seat 2. I believe Jeep consciously needed to make sure the center passenger will not be welcomed – with no headrest or seat belt. With 3 within the again seat, it was not comfy in any respect. So it’s 4 + 2 seater.

However I cherished the automotive for its trip high quality, stability and inside high quality. Really, take a look at drove the automotive clearly understanding I will not be getting this as I heard nice issues concerning the functionality of this automotive. The take a look at drive was very pleasing because the SA had helped with roads/sections that you could actually take a look at this automotive – unhealthy/no roads trip, highways and so on. Nice automotive for 4.

MG Hector Plus & Skoda Kodiaq

They don’t seem to be actual 7-seaters, strictly 5+2. Final-row area and luxury are laughable and just for children under 5 toes in peak. For Kodiaq, I didn’t even get the take a look at drive automobile from my native vendor.

Have not pushed Hector Plus after checking the third-row area & having pushed Gloster