Innova HyCross vs Safari vs XUV700 vs Alcazar vs Carens | 7-Seater Mega-Comparo | evo India
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this mega comparo, we will find out the best 7-seater car in India. We have the new Toyota Innova HyCross, the Tata Safari, the Mahindra XUV700, the Hyundai Alcazar, and the Kia Carens. Our ed Sirish Chandran will tell you all about how these drive, handle, and their features. Asst Ed Aatish Mishra will talk about the seats, space, and even the boot space. Anand Mohan will explain the styling. We have two special tests - Alcazars vs Carens, and Safari vs XUV700, included in the video. The Toyota Innova Crysta was the undisputed king of this segment, but can the new kids on the block shake it off its throne? We find out.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:01 Innova HyCross styling
2:37 Innova HyCross engine, features, ride & handling
14:44 Innova HyCross rear space
17:36 Innova HyCross boot space
18:07 Safari styling
18:42 Safari engine, features, ride & handling
27:06 Safari rear space
29:41 Safari boot space
30:14 XUV700 styling
30:50 XUV700 engine, features, ride & handling
38:06 XUV700 rear space
40:03 XUV700 boot space
40:41 Alcazar styling
41:13 Alcazar engine, features, ride & handling
48:34 Alcazar rear space
50:51 Alcazar boot space
51:19 Carens styling
52:04 Carens engine, features, ride & handling
56:10 Carens rear space
58:14 Carens boot space
58:40 Verdict - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
All said and done, which one of these would you put your money on?
I have already put it on Hycross even before seeing the video 😃
Safari - It is a tank at this price.
Why was the scorpioN missed, i was expecting it sirish
The segment King Innova
Being a proud owner of all generations of Innova, the Hycross is the next choice.
@@Krishna_JG You mean HARRIER PRO MAX?
Proud owner of 1st Gen Innova, 18yrs and its still the king in MPV Segment. HYCROSS ♥♥♥♥♥♥
The OG!
Same here . Planning to get the zxo though. ❤
Innova has got legacy of 7 seater and no one can beat it. 🔥
Yesss bro
Do you like the Crysta or the HyCross?
Hycross
@@evoIndiacrysta
@@destructeroctacore7275diff kya hai
Scorpio N shoudl have been taken too! On a cheaper side, XL6/ertiga could also have been taken in my POV. A great 1 hr vid! Watched it straight and it was a delight to watch!
That changes a lot of stuff, but thanks for the suggestion!
No man bcus scorpio,meridian,gloster,fortuner is another segment....ertiga is just a cheap people mover but ur suggession xl6 is ok.but new xl6 replacement is comming based on vitara at 18 lkh segment so now xl6 wont make sense
Ertiga is crap when it comes to comfort
Phalto car
The way Shirish sir present his view on any automobile is just above top notch.
Aye, thank you!
Don't know about the present day cars. But the OG Innova is in a different league. My father bought it in 2011, uses it daily and has an odometer reading of 3.25 lakhs.
Still no body rattles, no engine issues. Even now use it for long road trips without any issue, and might be controversial with the craze for features, it has the necessary features needed.
Really a great product, something my father is still not willing to part.
True❤
We also bought in 2011😍
Till now we don't want any other cars other than innova😊
This is 'THE Best Video' on TH-cam for 7-seater buyer target audience. Exceptional presentation, everything is on point. Thanks a lot. Probably first time I felt that a 1-hour is not too long. I can imagine the original video footage would've been at least 10-11 hours, kudos to the editor too :)
After watching this video I am happy and convinced on the decision I made to buy Kia carens. For me comfort and mileage were my first priority and I can confirm that Kia carens satisfied me in both these aspects. I switched from Skoda to Kia last year and I am completely happy for choosing Kia Carens.
Below are some of the benefits/advantages I have experienced from Kia Carens in my last 1 year usage. I have drove exactly 25,000 km in 1 year 2 months.
1. Good space. Easily can accommodate 5 adults and 3 kids
2. Very comfortable ride
3. Excellence mileage. I get 16 in the city and more than 20 on highways
4. Very good AC
5. Good after sales service. 100x better compared to Skoda
6. Good boot space compared to other 7 seaters
7. Good headlights. Very powerful and definitely better than my previous car
8. Good brakes. Had experienced few times.
9. Parking assistance with sensors.
10. Sunroof which my kid enjoys the most
11. Cruise control which is extremely useful on highways
12. Decent music system. Initially not very impressed but now adopted to it and enjoying
13. Better ingress and egress
14. Ventilated seat which is really useful in this hot summer
15. One of the best diesel engines in the market now. Same smoothness as petrol engine.Haven’t experienced any difficulties with full load. Have done long drives on hills with 6 adults, 2 kids and full luggage for 5 days vacation. It was very comfortable and never faced any issues in terms of power.
Downside.
1. Bad suspension.
2. Body roll
3. Not very useful wireless charging
4. No wireless carplay or Android auto
5. Not impressive build quality. Even my 6 yr old kid is able to open the door easily whereas in my skoda even adults used to struggle to open as it was too heavy
6. No 360 degree camera
Wow! Thanks for sharing such an indepth experience. We hope this helps others too!
Is it diesel only diesel can give that much milage
@@ujjvallal9909hahaa yeaa
@@dr_amulya8381 ITIL chirikkan edirikkunnu ?
Carens la 20 mileage 😂😂😂😅😅😅😅 nallah comedy panra d chella kutty... Ola ola ola ola olamma
Brilliant comparison but you should have included Hector Plus. I do have the Alcazar 2.0 petrol auto though not meant for enthusiastic people it does it’s job. I do agree with squeaky noises here and there but features are on par and is comfortable for city rides.
For reliability and long term - Innova
For VFM - Carens
For sheer power - XUV700
For presence - Safari
In nutshell
XUV700 IRVM,AMBIENT LIGHTINGS,SEAT VENTILATION only things i see missing out those would have made xuv700 best in the segment
Those surely would've made it a more better inside!
Every time I hear Shirish speaking, it’s a joy! It’s like a song sung blue! Another amazing content, and it’s great to see that the Mahindras remain unbeatable
Haha! So true!
Even if tata gives 50 percent discount I will not get fooled by it and that is their poor service engineers and shitty service
Background- own a hycross and had booked (now cancelled) XUV700 as well
My $ 0.02:
1. XUV700- while diesel is the most pragmatic option, but with an impeding migration towards cleaner fuel, seems a risky proposition- petrol while a hoot to drive is definitely not pocket friendly given the single digit mileage. Plus, still a bit hesitant in putting 30 lacs on a mahindra. Last, but not the least, space is still on the lower side especially in the boot given that it’s a 7 seater
Safari- fit and finish issues, no petrol and cumbersome to drive
Hycross- compromise on finish, quality of plastics for sure- but in return what we get is fantastic and usable space, quiet cabin, better fuel economy, rock solid Toyota reliability and a peaceful 15 years stint with no prospective emission related issues- and that’s what TODAY’s UPPER MIDDLE CLASS WANTS! hence chose the hycross and loving every bit of it!
All round Practicality triumphs drivability for a 40 year old me 😄
Haha! In the end, the best car is the one that suits you.
Heycross is not that great I would go for crysta as it is punchier
Is ur hycross a hybrid engine or petrol and if hybrid whats the actuall milage?
trust me XUV 700 diesel too is a hoot to drive with greate efficiency
I don't think a hycross can do 2 l lk kms without its battery replacement
When it’s come to driving experience and fun to drive suv. No one can beat XUV 700, it’s a king on highways.
Yes, engine performance I did enjoy, but the deal breaker was that steering, it is so light on the highways that I cannot fathom.
I used to own elite i20 and that Car had the same problem not that I'm comparing i20 to XUV700 😅 not a match but the problems with the steering is the same, too light.
But then I test drove Safari and the problems of safari people have was an advantage to me, I like heavy steering, just a personal thing. And I did not find constant adjustment part applied to the test car I drove.
The test car I drove, was absolutely planted and did not need a single input to steering once it was in the lanes, I just used two fingers to keep steering straight and that was it no further input required.
In fact, I think the car they got might've had some problem because the car I test drove didn't have any of the issues aforementioned.
Call the Safari was cheaper, put out more mileage compare diesel to diesel and suspensions our hands down the best on tata (low speed stiffness is a compromise to high speed stability)
One pf the best video of Evo India.. Didn't felled boring fir even a single sec..
Almost an hour video aka documentary.
Well done team.
Hey, thanks Chinmay!
great video by Evo india just loved it , I would totally agree with the verdict made by sirish sir , if choosing between the carens and alcazar carens would be a better pick and between the 700 and the safari it depends upon the whether you need more features or better engines and comfort and the hycross in the Vx (o) variant is the best buy for those looking for a proper 8 seater .
You've summed it up!
Safari looks beautiful and symmetric among them and also has superb road presence (looks like an Anaconda coming on us fro front).
It's the overall more practical car.
Xuv 700 has more or less the same road presence and better engine and power delivery with comfort and handling. How does that sum up ur theory on safari🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡
remember safari doesnt have adaptive cruise control or lane keep assist
@@thewok5497 Best in segment road presence is of the Mahindra Scorpio-N
Excellent comparison. I think Kia has made the Carens an excellent car. Value for money, loaded with features and spacious. Hycross is desirable but way too expensive. Might get a Carnival at Hycross price
The Carnival is currently not on sale, and the new one could be more expensive.
XUV 700 it is for me...
That's cz of the features and apoeal it price at a sweet piece. It actually introduced ADAS in the mainstream market and beats competition in its segment
Your Videos are Excellent! Next Time, my request is to Make Video btw the following cars:-
1) Suzuki Grand Vitara
2) Hyundai Creta
3) Škoda Kushaq
4) BMW X1
5) Audi Q3
6) Toyota Hyryder
7) Volkswagen Taigun
8) Kia Seltos
9) Mahindra XUV300
10) Tata Nexon
Also, XUV700 is a Very Good Looking Car! Love that!
No one has the road presence like Xuv and safari
True that
Even a tractor has a road presence and these two cars are just bloated hatchbacks with low quality assembled spare parts like Fiat engine & Hyundai gearbox. Toyota is way ahead of game.
@@jollyllb3753 it’s the safari not the 700
You mean Harrier Pro Max?
@@russellmohmd5680 yea 7 seater harrier 😂
Everyone has their own taste ... depends on what you are looking for. After i drove XUV700 I CHOSE IT because the dieawl 2.2 engine is peppy, very easy to drive, had. Loads of features. First and second row is very spacious. 3rd row for kids only. I have driven 10k now and driven in city and highways. Absolutely great machine.
Its a very decent product by an Indian car maker. Diesel engine is very smooth. I get 10 to 11 in city and around 13 to 16 in highway depending on how i drive.
I haven't faced any issues in the car. I have done 2nd service and i do it in ampl Guindy Chennai. Customer service is also good.
Only issue i have is did not get the 2nd key yet.
Mostly positive experience with XUV 700 and i love it.
XUV and Safari are all good but for 5lac cheap i think Alcazar is extremely under rated. It is the smoothest and nice balance of suspension over indian everyday roads. The diesel engine is well extremely smooth and brisk, it cruzes happily and it does not compramise on space. Safari and xuv are all macho but practically Alcazar is much sorted, economical and practicle!
It's been long time I saw a review worth appreciating . The first video I am seeing in this channel .
XUV N SAFARI ARE HEAD TURNER FOR SURE!! great video, very detailed analysis, must needed comparison
Evos are doing great, i love most compared to other channels specially the enthusiasm shirish have love the way explain love your all content keep it up team 👍🏻💪 evo comeon make a evolution of automobile in India
A 7 seater should be able to accommodate 7 people comfortably. XUV700, Safari and Alcazar have cramped 3rd rows in terms of leg room and thigh support. Hycross has enough leg room in the 3rd-row but thigh support is less. Thigh support in the 3rd row is best in the Carens and its 3rd row leg room is adequate too. As an affordable, proper 7-seater for adults, Carens wins the competition.
Exactly the comparison what i wanted. Great work friends ❤❤ love for cars.
Thanks abhiram!
@@evoIndiai knew it might be out of topic.. but as person who drove and had all those buddies in my circle.. HEXA is out of park shot from TATA.. and my personal vehicle.. those 19 inch alloys.. 2.2ton massiveness.. rear wheel splendor.. 400nm torque.. not just on paper.. but on ride too... least you could have mentioned at some point
Alcazar is the best VFM car of the lot. Proud owner of 1.5 Petrol AT signature variant
Mileage broo?
We would love to hear your experience!
Except for ncap rating carens is a lot vfm. Same 1.5 turbo in carens with dct is cheaper than 1.5 turbo with manual by one lakh
Great work shirish! One can actually test drive the vehicle watching the screen and shirish explaining!🍻
I put my money on safari!
Innova Hycross Looks Cool And Offer Too Many Features Which Are Actually Quiet Useful But Still Cant Compete With Innova Crysta In Terms Of Practicality. The Comfort In Crysta Is Good. And The Only 7 Seater Which Can Accommodate 7 People Comfortably(3rd Row Is Really Comfortable Whether Its About Legroom, Headroom or Under-tight Support).
every car is good but carens is slightly affordable too. Gone are the days when Innova was the king of its segment. carens became the first 7 seater to displace Innova. now each mpv has turned into SUVish MPV, offering space like MPV and high ground clearance and seating like SUV.
Affordability is definitely one of Carens' USP.
But crysta is still a typical mpv
i appreciate the effort you guys put in…❤❤❤
No car can beat the innova in 7 seater category. It's the undisputed king.
Excellent 👌 Review 😊 Flow of Presentation awesome 👌👌 Conclusion Part is Cleverly Done😊
Thanks. Do give it a like and share it with fellow enthusiasts
Service and maintenance costs should also be added to the on road price and then the overall running costs be calculated to come to the actual figure of maintenance.
Resale value over the same period and that will determine which is the best vehicle overall.
Alcazar is castle on roads so it not a SUV nor MPV.Just kidding.
I own one and its good ,good handling , mileage,drivability
Tested with lot of luggage as well as full house + luggage never felt underpowered.
And my next option would be Hycross with a better interior.
Sirish is very energetic and enthusiastic person 👏👏 loved his presentation
Always innova crysta ❤ 🤴
What about the new one?
@@evoIndia I don't think about it
I've been a fan of Sirish since Overdrive days
We're glad to hear that Sahil!
Thanks evo team for the detailed comparison. Subscribed u r channel.
Aye, welcome onboard. Glad to have you here.
This is what high effort content looks like. Excellent 🎉
Yesterday I have seen Innova hycross. Have fortuner like road presence. Massive car
in the style of faisal khan
An INNOVA is an INNOVA, is an INNOVA, is an INNOVA🤩
Alcazar most VFM and best SUV in terms of design and interiors
Awesome vlog. But pls review all of this again with all 6 seats loaded. Dynamics of car with full load is important.... How the rear overhanged ride with full load and so on....
Thanks for the suggestion.
I like the way he talks about comfort, good driving in Toyota and features features design in tata.
Really well made comparison 👍
Ventilated seats on 2nd row in safari is awesome. 😮
its amazing how the XUV700 here in Australia was rated as an average decent SUV while in India its regarded as one of the best SUVs ever. Difference in Standards and affordability I guess.
That's cz of the features and apoeal it price at a sweet piece. It actually introduced ADAS in the mainstream market and beats competition in its segment
Other international brands dont exist in india in the same segment.
Carens if most selling one currently selling 6000-7000 in numbers , it is affordable and spacious and offers practical features...
Yep, some of the reasons why it's a great buy!
Would love to see a review on the Carens IMT diesel
Although my picks will be the Innova Hycross, Safari and the XUV700
Interesting, and what if you had to pick just one of these three?
@@evoIndia It would be the XUV700
Why isn’t the Jeep Meridian included in this comparison or the MG Hector Plus? Could even have included the Maruti Suzuki XL6 as well. Nevertheless a nice comparison.
Actually i think the previous Innova was more of a suv despite the design because it was body on frame and RWD. The modern one is just a lifted station wagon.
A Lifted station wagon or an MPV?
Though, Toyota calls it an SUV.
Many may come and go but no one can beat king ertiga in this segment spacious ,practicality ,refined engine
Proud owner xuv700
Best luxury with features in segment
Innova is over priced
Which variant have you got?
Ax7L diesel manual
That ting sound every few seconds making me check my notifications.
When it comes to reliability no one can beat Toyota 🔥 ⚡ .
Took test drive of Safari, XUV and Hycross, then went to Carens, not for pricing, but XUV & safari no boot space, and pretty hard to drive in city like Bengaluru, Hycross definitely a big car but it's a big headache to park, then finally Carens, boot space good, easy to drive, easy to maneuver in tight traffic situation and easy to turn on unplanned Bengaluru U turns. Bought Petrol DCT Prestige plus
Hope your running is low cause bad fuel efficiency
Proud owner of Hyundai Alcazar 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT.
Good road presence . (Actually feel like driving a big car and not a truck.)
Enough power required for a SUV . Just perfect . Never found any issue with power when accending hills with full load. Engine responds well as per demand
Fuel consumption better than other SUVs ( petrol)
Third row is not that comfortable but (if middle row is adjusted it can be used comfortably.)
Other SUVs compromise on boot space to provide more leg room for third row.
For Alcazar there is ample space for boot . Better than other SUVs.
More premium interiors than others.
Seats are not comfortable in Alcazar
Kia carens is the only car which is slightly better Alcazar . In terms of space.
Didn't go for it since it has less service centres and less resale value.
This video actually help me cement my decision on buying Safari.
Honestly, this is personal opinion, but I have found out after driving both XUV 700 and safari that Tata's hydraulic steering is much better on highway, I can do some hard work in city but a floating steering on a highway run it's very very problematic for me.
And also Xuv 700 is actually a 5 adult seater, 7seater is just a gimmick on XUV.
and then there is milage, which is much better on safari, it will put out 18km/L @100kmph cruise control on highway runs except Toyota. Nobody comes close to it.
and the worst part is 5 seater to 7 seater jump on xuv 700 costs way more compared to Safari where its just 1lakh.
That is why I booked Safari Adventure White edition(white car with blacked out everything).
well, that was in my opinion.
Hey congratulations on the new car!
@@evoIndia Thanks☺️
👍
If possible please do a road test of Mahindra bolero neo. Also in the gone and not forgotten please do a video on indica vista. We have three vehicles in our family: Mahindra bolero neo, Tata Altroz and indica vista. Thank you Sirish sir.
Hey, thank you for the suggest!
What a mega comparison ! A Hour long video unexpexted.
We hope you loved this indepth comparision!
Why MG HECTOR PLUS IS NOT COVERED HERE ?
This would have been a super perfect video if Scorpio N was also included in the comparison..as practically people are going for it after checking out these options..
That do you think makes the Scorpio N a better pick over these?
@@evoIndiaBetter off-road capability than any of the options here
Excellent comparison, worth spending 1 Hour.
Why is the jeep meridian or the Toyota fortuner not included ?
One advantage of Safari hydraulic steering is that it won't break on bad roads like those electric powered steerings.
Nothing breaks so easily these days if looked after well. Gone are the days when things used to be fragile.
thanks for explanation evo
Excellent review
I swearrr what a mega comparison freaking 1hr vid😂
Haha! In-depth 😉
I was shocked to hear XUV700 doesn't have seat ventilation... Alcazar and creta is based on i20 platform.
It sorely misses it.
does ac is not enough? why some people are crazy for seat ventilation
@@abhisek_misra for many people back sweats while driving especially in costal areas.....like kochi ....mumbai . ...chennai
Excellent video team evo.
Glad you enjoyed it
No doubt from the list innova is the best. Comfort,space, features, design, Toyota cars are very reliable. I think so innova will always remain undefeatable. The name toyota fells very powerful and trusted.. I dont think so safari carnes xuv can beat the innova
bought alcazar one week ago
And I am really satisfy to buy this car ❤️
Mileage 18 average, diesel at
Beautiful, well thought out comparison. However, SCORPIO N should have been included which would have given this collation an altogether different dimension.
Maybe we can do something about that later.
They had done it with its competors fortuner endeavor...now nedd gloster and meridian added
Why not include compare Scorpio N in this. May Scorpio N petrol vs Toyota HyInova compare no one done yet...please think on it
Did anyone noticed the electrical glitch in xuv700 at 36:49 at the middle row postioned lamp above the door ?
Awesome please do hycross and carnival comparo also
Noted!
try meridian fortuner kodiaq tiguan mg gloster plz plz
Proud owner of Alcazar 1.5 Turbo Petrol ❤
We would love to hear your ownership experience!
Looks and performance no one beat xuv 700❤
Hycross ₹35 lakh, XUV & Safari ₹30 lakh, Scorpio ₹25 lakh, Alcazar ₹23 lakh, Carens ₹22 lakh final roundabout price for their top models.
Exactly, the Carens is great value if the budget is tight
Carens for 22 lakhss 😮
Carens for 22 lakhss 😮
@@evoIndia22L is not a tight budget 😄
7:17 Headline feature of ADAS systems is not Forward Collision Warning, it is Autonomous Emergency Braking. Brush up on your ADAS fundas..
The trolley bag was kept vertically on the Safari and horizontally on the XUV.
I live in Uttrakhand... Is Innova Hycross good for me? I'm currently driving Scorpio D140...
Its a great car for here... I'm driving it since 2018... I need some change
It’s not a bad car. Do test drive it and decide
Buy Scorpio-N
U didn't mention turbo lack in xuv700 and also u missed out very important point that carens 3rd row lets u recline more back for more comfortable ride
Well, now you did! Thank you for helping us out here!
hector + ?
Why MG Hector plus not taken?
Own a 2009 Innova, 2.78 L running. still Runs like makkhan. will be replaced by Hycross in few months. Once a Toyota owner forever a Toyota owner.
i think Toyota should have given ventilation seats in middle on ZX(O) version atleast.
We hope they are listening!
You should have switched hector plus with carens.... anyways kudos to your efforts
Thank you! :)
Challenge done and dusted couple of years back. I have stopped seeing phones as soon as i get up instead i drink couple of cups of water as soon as i get up , look at the sky for few minutes and then stretch my body readying myself for workout.
Challenge for you now Aakanksha. Try to put your phone on flight mode while sleeping or keep your phones away atleast 3 meters so that you don’t get disturbed by those notifications. You will see better results and you will thank me later.
I would totally rely on Toyota for its brand value and reliability. What most of the people are missing while comparing these cars is - RESALE VALUE. Buying a Toyota and selling it after a lakh kms driven would always give you better price then these all.
Oh yes! The Innova does hold their value well.
I prefer the refinements of the Carens. A fiscally intelligent person will go for it.
Drive quality- XUV 700
Presence- Safari
Comfort- Hycross
Safety- xuv 700
Space- Hycross
Economical- Alcazar
Design- Safari
Technology- Hycross
Audio- XUV 700
Lowest wait time- Carens
HIghest Wait time- Xuv 700
Include mg hector plus too in future videos
Your video editor really needs to learn about sound levels!
You increase the volume to hear the voiceovers but the next thing you know, your deafened by loud in-between music.. you need to keep an eye on the levels to make sure that the voice-overs and the music, both have the same highs.. it’s uncomfortable!
Great job
Thank you!
When Toyota will start booking of hycross zx optional
You can ask your nearest dealer about that. They should be able to help you!
@@evoIndia They don’t know
CARENS diesel is best budget mpv 7 seater. It offers good mileage and space...
Keyword budget. Yes, it offers good value.
why didn't you include scorpio n ?
The Scorpio-N sits in a slightly different segment! Its a proper body-on-frame SUV with 4WD and that isn't something which any of these cars have!