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Kia Carens MY2024 Updates Announced: Prices Hiked, Diesel MT Added And Others

The Carens MPV’s variant-wise options have been totally reshuffled, and now features a new 6-seater variant priced simply above Rs 12 lakh

Kia Carens MY2024 updates and price hike

  • Carens’ variant record has been reshuffled with three new variants that make premium comforts extra reasonably priced.

  • MPV now will get the selection of a correct 3-pedal guide with the diesel engine, iMT nonetheless on sale from mid-spec variant onwards.

  • Carens 6-seater format now supplied in a decrease variant, making it extra reasonably priced by over Rs 5 lakh.

  • Existing variants additionally up to date with extra options from increased variants.

  • New costs for Carens vary from Rs 10.52 lakh to Rs 19.67 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia has completed the rollout of MY2024 updates for its present lineup in India, following the most recent announcement detailing the modifications for the Kia Carens MPV. It now will get the selection of a correct three-pedal guide transmission for the diesel engine, new variants that make the 6-seater format much more reasonably priced, and a few characteristic revisions for the decrease variants. Here’s the complete breakdown:

New Kia Carens Variants For 2024

Kia Carens Premium Vs Renault Triber RXZ: Comparison Review

The Carens MPV provides the next (O) variants to its lineup: Premium (O), Prestige (O), Prestige Plus (O). These are supplied with the identical petrol, turbo-petrol, and diesel powertrain choices because the variants they’re based mostly on. Here’s what every of those new variant affords over their current counterparts:

Premium (O) options over Premium

Prestige (O) options over Prestige

Prestige+ (O) options over  Prestige+ (solely with computerized transmission)

  • 6-seater format

  • Smart key with push-button start-stop

  • LED DRLs and LED taillamps

  • Leatherette wrapped gear selector

Kia Carens Premium Vs Renault Triber RXZ: Comparison Review

With these updates, the Carens’ decrease and center variants get extra feature-loaded and the 6-seater configuration now turns into extra reasonably priced by over Rs 5 lakh.

Kia Carens Feature Revisions

Aside from the brand new variants, the present variants of the Kia Carens have additionally been up to date, with decrease variants now getting extra comforts from the upper variants. These variant-wise characteristic updates are detailed under:

Variant

New Features Introduced

Premium

Prestige

  • LED DRLs

  • Auto AC

Luxury

  • Sunroof

  • LED cabin lights

X-Line

The MPV has additionally adopted the Seltos and Sonet by reintroducing the selection of a correct 6-speed guide for the diesel engine along with the iMT (guide with out clutch pedal) transmission. With the Carens Luxury variant getting a sunroof as effectively, the Luxury (O) trim has been discontinued.

Kia Carens Cabin

Like the MY2024 Kia Seltos, Kia has up to date the cost capability for the fast-charging USB ports from 120W to 180W within the MY2024 Carens. Another borrowed element from the Seltos SUV for the MY2024 Carens is the Pewter Olive (green-ish) exterior shade that can be supplied with all variants besides the X-Line.

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MY2024 Kia Carens Prices

The up to date costs for the Kia Carens and its new variants, powertrain-wise, are as follows:

Variant

Old Prices

New Prices

Difference

Premium

Rs 10.45 lakh

Rs 10.52 lakh

Rs 7,000

Premium (O)

N.A.

Rs 10.92 lakh

New variant

Prestige

Rs 11.75 lakh

Rs 11.97 lakh

Rs 22,000

Prestige (O)

N.A.

Rs 12.12 lakh

New variant

Prestige (O) 6-seater

N.A.

Rs 12.12 lakh

New variant

Most of the brand new variants are for the good thing about the Carens with the 115 PS petrol engine to broaden its attraction and supply extra options with it.

Variant

Old Prices

New Prices

Difference

Petrol iMT

Premium

Rs 12 lakh

N.A.

Discontinued

Premium (O)

N.A.

Rs 12.42 lakh

New variant

Prestige

Rs 13.35 lakh

Rs 13.62 lakh

Rs 27,000

Prestige +

Rs 14.85 lakh

Rs 14.92 lakh

Rs 7,000

Luxury

Rs 16.35 lakh

Rs 16.72 lakh

Rs 27,000

Luxury +

Rs 17.70 lakh

Rs 17.82 lakh

Rs 12,000

Luxury + 6-seater

Rs 17.65 lakh

Rs 17.77 lakh

Rs 12,000

Petrol DCT Automatic

Prestige +

Rs 15.85 lakh

N.A.

Discontinued

Prestige + (O)

N.A.

Rs 16.12 lakh

New variant

Luxury +

Rs 18.60 lakh

Rs 18.72 lakh

Rs 12,000

Luxury + 6-seater

Rs 18.55 lakh

Rs 18.67 lakh

Rs 12,000

X-Line

N.A.

Rs 19.22 lakh

New variant

X-Line 6-seater

Rs 18.95 lakh

Rs 19.22 lakh

Rs 27,000

While the 160 PS turbo-petrol does get a bit costlier with the up to date variant record, you additionally get extra options with the entry stage variant of this powertrain. The largest worth hike seen right here is of Rs 27,000.

Kia Carens Engine

  • 1.5-litre Diesel Engine

Variant

Old Prices

New Prices

Difference

Diesel MT

Premium

N.A.

Rs 12.67 lakh

New variant

Premium (O)

N.A.

Rs 12.92 lakh

New variant

Prestige

N.A.

Rs 14.02 lakh

New variant

Prestige +

N.A.

Rs 15.47 lakh

New variant

Luxury

N.A.

Rs 17.17 lakh

New variant

Luxury +

N.A.

Rs 18.17 lakh

New variant

Luxury + 6-seater

N.A.

Rs 18.17 lakh

New variant

Diesel iMT

Premium

Rs 12.65 lakh

N.A.

Discontinued

Prestige

Rs 13.95 lakh

N.A.

Discontinued

Prestige +

Rs 15.45 lakh

N.A.

Discontinued

Luxury

Rs 16.95 lakh 

Rs 17.27 lakh

Rs 32,000

Luxury +

Rs 18.15 lakh

Rs 18.37 lakh

Rs 22,000

Luxury + 6-seater

Rs 18.15 lakh

Rs 18.37 lakh

Rs 22,000

Diesel Automatic

Prestige + (O)

N.A.

Rs 16.57 lakh

New variant

Luxury (O)

Rs 17.85 lakh

N.A.

Discontinued

Luxury +

Rs 18.95 lakh (w/o sunroof)

Rs 19.12 lakh

Rs 17,000

Luxury + 6-seater

Rs 19.05 lakh

Rs 19.22 lakh

Rs 17,000

X-Line 6-seater

Rs 19.45 lakh

Rs 19.67 lakh

Rs 22,000

Kia Carens First Drive Review

The 116 PS diesel engine now will get the selection of a correct guide gearbox, and therefore the iMT possibility has grow to be costlier since it’s only accessible from the Carens Luxury variant. Even although a 3-pedal guide (MT) has much less tech than the 2-pedal guide (iMT) setup, the worth hike for these Carens diesel variants signifies that this powertrain has gotten pricier for these decrease variants as effectively by as much as Rs 7,000. The largest worth bounce for the MY2024 Carens is with the diesel-iMT Luxury variant of Rs 32,000.

Rivals

The Kia Carens continues to function a premium various to the likes of the Maruti Ertiga and XL6, whereas being extra reasonably priced than the Toyota Innova Crysta and Toyota Innova Hycross.

Kia Carens Vs Hyundai Alcazar

All costs acknowledged above are ex-showroom.

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71 Customised Kia Carens MPVs Now Part Of The Punjab Police Fleet

These objective constructed Kia Carens MPVs get the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with the 6-speed guide transmission

Kia Carens Police Version

  • The specifically customised Carens MPV comes with excessive depth strobe lights and a public handle system.

  • It can also be outfitted with the next capability 60 Ah battery to energy moreover fitted tools on the police model of the Carens.

  • The Carens additionally comes with particular Punjab police stickers and ‘Dial 112’ physique decals.

The purposefully modified Kia Carens MPVs have been initially showcased on the Auto Expo 2023 in two variations : a police automobile and an ambulance. Recently, the purpose-built automobile (PBV) model of the Carens was additionally displayed on the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. Kia has now delivered 71 specifically customised Carens MPVs to the Punjab police. They will function emergency response autos, meant for offering help to residents.

How It Looks

Kia Carens For Punjab Police

Although Kia hasn’t made any modifications to the bodywork of this purpose-built model of the Carens, it options particular Punjab Police stickers on the doorways, bonnet, and bumper, in addition to ‘Dial 112’ emergency response decals. Additionally, high-intensity strobe lights are mounted on the roof, as sometimes seen on police autos. We can even spot the big antenna, seemingly for police radio communications over an prolonged distance.

This police model of the Kia Carens comes with 15-inch metal wheels suggesting that it’s based mostly on the base-spec Premium variant.

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Changes Made To The Vehicle

Kia Carens Police Version Interior

The modified Kia Carens delivered to the Punjab police is available in a 7-seater configuration. It options semi-leatherette seat upholstery, and the largest change right here can be the general public handle system seemingly mounted to the centre console. It options 60:40 cut up folding second-row seats, whereas the third row could be split-fold right into a 50:50 ratio, similar because the common model of the MPV. This police model of the Carens additionally will get roof mounted AC vents for the second and third-row, and all 4 energy home windows for the added comfort. Additionally, all three rows are outfitted with adjustable headrests, a 12V Power Socket, and 5 USB Type-C Ports.

The customised model of the Carens comes with an even bigger 60 Ah battery to run the moreover fitted tools. Kia has additionally outfitted it with options comparable to a semi-digital driver’s show, idle engine begin/cease, whereas its security equipment consists of  6 airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, digital stability management, and a tyre strain monitoring system.

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Carens Powertrain Details

Kia Carens Engine

This police model of the Kia Carens is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine which makes 115 PS and 144 Nm. The unit is mated to a 6-speed guide transmission.

For non-public patrons, the Kia Carens gives two extra engine choices: a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (160 PS / 253 Nm) mated to both a 6-speed iMT (guide transmission with out clutch pedal) or a 7-speed DCT (twin clutch automated transmission), and a 1.5-litre diesel engine (116 PS / 250 Nm) paired with both a 6-speed iMT or a 6-speed automated transmission.

Prices & Rivals

Kia hasn’t revealed the value vary for the aim constructed model of the Carens, however the common model of the Kia MPV is priced between Rs 10.45 lakh and Rs 19.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Carens could be thought of a premium various to the Maruti Ertiga/ Toyota Rumion, or as an inexpensive various to the Toyota Innova Crysta and Toyota Innova Hycross/ Maruti Invicto.

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Top 10 finest household SUVs 2023

The SUV got here, noticed, and pushed estates, MPVs and the odd hatchback off many households’ driveways. Offering estate-like area, however with the next load space and naturally the all-important excessive driving place, one of the best household SUVs have change into the do-it-all autos of alternative for many individuals.

Four-wheel drive is customary on many of those bigger SUVs, which heightens their towing talents and offers them some gentle off-road functionality. For any hardcore mud-plugging, a correct off-roader is the way in which to go, nevertheless. On the flipside, a few of them are literally a fairly first rate steer on a twisty highway.

There needs to be a powertrain to swimsuit each want right here. Many of those automobiles nonetheless provide torquey but frugal diesel engines, in addition to petrol and full-hybrid choices. Some provide tax-busting plug-in drivetrains for these seeking to run one as an organization automobile. If you’d fairly go totally electrical, take a look at our 10 best family electric cars.

The finest household SUVs

1. Nissan X-Trail

Nissan X-Trail

Pros: Good to drive, high-quality inside, choice of seven seats

Cons: Not as environment friendly as one of the best rivals, smallish boot, jittery low-speed experience

Unusually, the X-Trail is powered solely by three-cylinder engines. That doesn’t bode effectively for easy motoring, however for the e-Power hybrid variations at the least, the other is true.

Nissan claims that its new hybrid system – the place the engine solely ever powers a generator and the wheels are pushed by electrical motors – supplies an EV driving expertise, however with the reassurance which you can merely refill with petrol. The X-Trail will get very shut certainly, which makes it a really undemanding automobile to drive. Motorway effectivity is nice, however might be higher, whereas effectivity on the town is superb.

Away from the novel powertrain, the brand new X-Trail could be very effectively thought-about. It’s a barely smaller automobile than automobiles just like the Hyundai Santa Fe or Skoda Kodiaq, however nonetheless provides seven seats as an choice. The second row has loads of area, the rear doorways open 90deg and the boot area is aggressive. In entrance, the X-Trail feels acquainted from the smaller Nissan Qashqai, however that’s a great factor, as a result of there are massive buttons for generally used capabilities and the infotainment is usually logical, which makes the automobile very straightforward and frustration-free to make use of. The entrance seats are very snug, too.

On the highway, the X-Trail is an easy-going companion. It suffers from a barely crashy low-speed experience, however could be very supple in all places else, and even provides some dynamism within the corners.

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2. Land Rover Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Here’s How Long You Will Have To Wait To Bring Home Certain MPVs This November


Big MPVs are experiencing higher waiting times compared to smaller MPVs from Maruti and Renault

Toyota Innova Hycross, Maruti Ertiga, Kia Carens

Planning to buy an MPV this November? If so, be prepared for lengthy waiting times, particularly if you’re eyeing the Toyota Innova Hycross. However, there are alternative options priced under Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom) that come with shorter waiting periods compared to the bigger MPVs. Therefore, before you book one, take a moment to review the waiting periods for MPVs in the top 20 cities across India.

Waiting Period Table

City

Renault Triber

Maruti Ertiga

Maruti XL6

Kia Carens

Toyota Innova Crysta

Toyota Innova Hycross

Maruti Invicto

New Delhi

3-4 weeks

2 months

1-2 months

2 months

3-4 months

8 months

8-10 months

Bengaluru

1 month

1-2 months

1 week

2 months

3 months

8 months

3 months

Mumbai

1 week

2 months

1-1.5 months

2 months

3 months

7-9 months

4-5 months

Hyderabad

1 month

2 months

2-3 months

1-2 months

3-4 months

10 months

3 months

Pune

No waiting

2 months

2-3 weeks

3 months

3-5 months

6-8 months

6 months

Chennai

1 week

2 months

2-3 weeks

2 months

3 months

6-9 months

5 months

Jaipur

2 weeks

2.5 months

1-2 weeks

1-2 months

3 months

7.5-10.5 months

5 months

Ahmedabad

2-3 weeks

1-2 months

2-2.5 months

1-2 months

4 months

6-8 months

3-4 months

Gurugram

1-2 weeks

2 months

No waiting

1 month

5 months

10 months

5 months

Lucknow

2 weeks

2 months

3 weeks

3 months

4 months

8 months

5 months

Kolkata

1 month

1.5-2 months

1 month

2-2.5 months

4 months

5-7 months

7-8 months

Thane

Up to 2 weeks

2 months

1-1.5 months

2 months

3 months

8 months

6-7 months

Surat

1 week

2 months

No waiting

2 months

3 months

8 months

5-6 months

Ghaziabad

2-3 weeks

1-1.5 months

1-2 weeks

4 months

3 months

6-9 months

5 months

Chandigarh

1 month

2 months

1 month

2 months

5 months

7 months

6 months

Coimbatore

1 month

2.5 months

1 month

2 months

5 months

10-12 months

4-5 months

Patna

No waiting

2 months

1-1.5 months

2 months

3-4 months

8 months

5 months

Faridabad

1 month

2 months

1-2 months

2 months

4 months

8 months

4-5 months

Indore

2-4 weeks

2 months

1 month

1-2 months

3 months

8 months

6 months

Noida

No waiting

2.5 months

1 month

1-2 months

3-4 months

6-8 months

4-5 months

Key Takeaways

Renault Triber

  • Among all the models mentioned in the list, the Renault Triber has the shortest waiting period, going up to one month. In Pune, Patna and Noida, the Triber is readily available for delivery. For residents in cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Surat, and Gurugram, you can expect your MPV to be delivered within 2 weeks.

  • The Maruti Ertiga has an average waiting time of 2 months, which is fairly consistent across all the of the cities in the table. Another MPV from the Maruti stable, the XL6, also has a maximum waiting time of up to 2 months. However, in cities like Bengaluru, Jaipur, and Ghaziabad, it has a waiting time of up to 2 weeks. In Gurugram and Surat, the XL6 has no waiting period.

Kia Carens

  • The Kia Carens is currently facing a maximum waiting time of up to 4 months, with an average waiting period of 2 months in cities like New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Surat, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Indore, and Noida.

  • Getting your hands on the Toyota Innova Crysta can take up to 5 months if you live in Pune, Gurugram, Chandigarh, and Coimbatore. In other cities, the MPV is enjoying an average waiting time of 3 months.

  • The Toyota Innova Hycross is the most sought-after model in the list, with a waiting period of over 8 months in many cities. However if you reside in Coimbatore, you will have to wait for a year to get your MPV delivered. 

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Maruti Invicto

  • The Hycross’ rebadged version, the Maruti Invicto, is also having a maximum waiting period of up to 10 months in New Delhi. If you live in Kolkata and Thane, it will take more than 6 months to get your MPV delivered.

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Toyota Innova Crysta Can Now Be Customised As An Ambulance

The entire rear half of the MPV’s cabin has been modified to offer the necessary equipment for emergency medical purposes.

Toyota Innova Crysta Ambulance

  • The Innova Crysta Ambulance is available in two variants: Basic and Advanced

  • Gets more than just ambulance-specific stickers and graphics on the outside.

  • Inside, the second and third row seats have been removed to accommodate the stretcher.

  • Top-spec comes loaded with medical equipment such as Multiparameter Health Monitor, an oxygen delivery system, and Kendrick Extrication device.

  • The Innova Crysta is only available with a diesel-manual powertrain.

The Toyota Innova Crysta MPV is a well-known and popular people mover in India, especially when a blend of driving dynamics and passenger comfort are a priority. Now, those aspects of the premium MPV are being leveraged for medical purposes with a detailed conversion that can transform the Innova Crysta into an ambulance.

This ambulance conversion process is carried out in partnership with Pinnacle Industries Ltd, and there are two versions available – Basic and Advanced.

How Is It Different?

Toyota Innova Crysta Ambulance

While the Innova Crysta Ambulance looks no different from its regular version in terms of overall design, it features ambulance-specific red and yellow stickers all around and  emergency flashing lights have been mounted on the roof.

Inside, the front of the cabin is separated from the rest by a partition to separate the patient and paramedic from the driver. The Innova Crysta’s second and third-row seats have been removed to accommodate the stretcher, a front-facing paramedic seat and other emergency equipment, such as portable and stationary oxygen cylinders and a cabinet for storing medical equipment. 

Ambulance Features

Toyota Innova Crysta Ambulance Interior

The entire right-wall of the modified cabin in the Ambulance version of the Innova Crysta is equipped with all the necessary equipment needed for emergencies. The fully loaded Advanced trim comes with features such as the Multiparameter Monitor, which helps monitor the health parameters of a patient, an oxygen delivery system, the Kendrick Extrication Device (used for head, neck, and torso support), portable suction aspirator, and a spine board. 

Additional power sockets are also provided inside the cabin to operate all the electronics.

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Same Engine

The Innova Crysta Ambulance uses the same 2.4-litre diesel engine (150PS and 343Nm) as the regular Innova Crysta. This unit is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. 

Why An Innova Ambulance?

Toyota Innova Crysta Ambulance

While a conventional ambulance seems to be ideal as it is built for that specific purpose, it is not perfect for every situation. Furthermore, they are quite expensive and are best used for emergency medical situations, whereas other vehicles can be considered for simpler uses like transporting patients that are not in severe need for medical attention.

That’s where the Innova can act as an alternative for a single-patient transport and its relatively smaller size makes it easier to navigate through city conditions. Addtionally, its pliant ride quality can be beneficial for long-haul hospital transfers.

The Regular Innova Crysta 

The 3-row Toyota Innova Crysta, most commonly used as a family MPV, is priced from  Rs 19.99 lakh to Rs 25.68 lakh (ex-showroom India). The additional cost of the ambulance conversion has not been revealed. The Innova can be considered as an premium alternative to the Mahindra Marazzo and the Kia Carens, the latter of which is also offered with an emergency vehicle conversion.

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Maruti Invicto Zeta Plus vs Toyota Innova Hycross VX: Which Hybrid MPV Should You Pick?

As the variants of the two MPVs closest in terms of pricing, we help you figure out which one you should pick

Maruti Invicto and Toyota Innova Hycross

We now have two premium MPVs with a strong-hybrid powertrain on sale, namely the Maruti Invicto and Toyota Innova Hycross. Both are closely related in terms of features and specifications, and both come with the same strong hybrid powertrain. However, they are differentiated in the variant-wise pricing and comforts. The Invicto’s entry-level Zeta+ variant is priced closest to the Innova Hycross, in this case the VX Hybrid trim. If you’re looking to get a premium MPV priced around Rs 25 lakh, they are your main choices.

But which of these two similarly priced premium MPV variants is right for you?

Price Difference, Variants And Seating Capacity

Maruti Invicto

Toyota Innova Hycross

GX (7-seater)/ GX (8-seater) – Rs 19.67 lakh/ Rs 19.72 lakh^

Zeta+ (7-seater)/ Zeta+ (8-seater) – Rs 24.79 lakh/ Rs 24.84 lakh

VX Hybrid (7-seater)/ VX Hybrid (8-seater) – Rs 25.30 lakh/ Rs 25.35 lakh

VX (O) Hybrid (7-seater)/ VX (O) Hybrid (8-seater) – Rs 27.27 lakh/ Rs 27.32 lakh

Alpha+ (7-seater) – Rs 28.42 lakh

ZX Hybrid (7-seater) – Rs 29.62 lakh

ZX (O) Hybrid (7-seater) – Rs 30.26 lakh

^The GX trim is sold only with the regular 2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.

Maruti Invicto

While the Invicto is only available in two broad trims, the Innova Hycross can be had in four hybrid-only variants: VX, VX (O), ZX and ZX (O).

Maruti Invicto middle row seats

The base variant of Maruti’s version of the Toyota MPV is more affordable by Rs 51,000 compared to the latter’s entry-level hybrid variant. Both are available with a choice of 7- and 8-seater layouts, the latter commanding a premium of Rs 5,000.

If you were to consider going up a variant for more features in the Maruti Invicto, it’ll cost you nearly Rs 4 lakh more. However, the Toyota Innova Hycross with its higher number of variants offers the choice of a better equipped option at a premium of around Rs 2 lakh. Furthermore, the price gap between the top-spec Invicto and the next comparable variant of the Hycross is over a lakh.

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Features Comparison

Feature highlights

Invicto Zeta+

Innova Hycross VX Hybrid

Exterior

Auto-twin LED headlights with LED DRLs

LED taillights

17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels

Auto-tri LED headlights with LED positioning lamp

LED taillights

17-inch alloy wheels

Interior

All-black cabin theme with champagne gold accents

Ambient lighting around roof, cup holders and co-driver’s dashboard

Fabric seats

Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter

Captain seats with slide and recline function (7-seater)

Leatherette front armrest with storage

Day/night IRVM

Brown and black cabin theme

Ambient lighting around roof and front cup holders

Fabric seats

Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter

Captain seats with slide and recline function (7-seater)

Leatherette front armrest with storage

Auto-dimming IRVM

Comfort and Convenience

Height-adjustable driver seat

Auto AC with second and third row AC vents with automatic blower control

Second row sunshades

Air filter

Paddle shifters

Cruise control

Keyless entry

Push-button start/stop

Powered ORVMs

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment

Height-adjustable driver seat

Auto AC with second and third row AC vents with automatic blower control

Second row sunshades

Paddle shifters

Cruise control

Push-button start/stop

Powered ORVMs with welcome light function

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment

Infotainment

8-inch touchscreen

7-inch digital driver display

6-speaker music system

Connected car tech

8-inch touchscreen

7-inch digital driver display

6-speaker music system

Connected car tech with remote AC control

Safety

Six airbags

Reversing camera

Electronic parking brake with auto-hold

Vehicle stability control

Hill-start assist

3-point seatbelts for all passengers

ISOFIX child seat anchorages

All-wheel disc brakes

Rear wiper and washer

Dual front airbags

360-degree camera

Electronic parking brake with auto-hold

Vehicle stability control

ISOFIX child seat anchorages

All-wheel disc brakes

Rear wiper and washer with defogger

Front and rear parking sensors

Toyota Innova Hycross rear parking sensors

Although the variants considered in this comparison of both the premium MPVs share an almost identical equipment list, it’s actually the Innova Hycross that offers a little more comfort and convenience features. These include auto-dimming IRVM, connected car tech with remote AC control, front and rear parking sensors, 360-degree camera and rear defogger.

Maruti Invicto 3-point seatbelts

That said, it’s the Maruti Invicto which offers more occupant safety tech thanks to the inclusion of six airbags and 3-point seatbelts for all passengers.

Related: 5 Key Differences Between The Maruti Invicto And Toyota Innova Hycross

Should You Upgrade?

As mentioned earlier, the price jump between the next available variants for these MPVs is less for the Innova Hycross, at around Rs 2 lakh compared to an extra Rs 3.63 lakh for the Invicto Alpha Plus. For the premium, Toyota is offering the VX (O) Hybrid variant with additional equipment such as front fog lamps, a panoramic sunroof, a bigger 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay functionality, and six airbags. It also maintains the choice of the 8-seater layout.

You can consider stretching to the next Toyota MPV variant for a more premium cabin experience. But if you don’t care about what badge your premium MPV wears, you can stretch all the way to the top-spec Maruti Invicto for the kind of upmarket features that also add some desirable functions.

Maruti Invicto powered tailgate

For another Rs 1.7 lakh, the Invicto Alpha Plus offers a powered tailgate, ventilated front seats, powered driver’s seat with memory function, and leatherette upholstery over the Hycross VX (O) Hybrid.

What Do We Think Then?

The Maruti Invicto Zeta Plus is more affordable and does not miss out on any crucial functions offered on the Toyota Innova Hycross VX Hybrid, while still offering six airbags. Another key advantage for the Maruti MPV is that it has relatively lower waiting times in top metro cities. If pricing is your primary decider here, you’d be fine by picking the Maruti Invicto.

However, if you see added value in the Toyota badge and the brand’s service package, you can spend the extra cash over the Maruti MPV. It also offers a few more premium features for the price premium.

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