Three Reasons Not To Buy One | Toyota Innova HyCross FAQ #3

What are the misses on the Innova HyCross? Here are three things you should keep in mind:
First, it’s pricey. For 30 lakhs, one might expect more luxurious interiors with a higher quality of materials. What's even more surprising is the super pricey waiting period for this model. So much so, they have stopped taking bookings for the top end ZX variant according to Toyota’s website.
Second, non-hybrid powertrain options are not available in the top trims, which means non-hybrid car buyers will be restricted to the GX variant. For buyers with an annual car mileage of less than 10k, opting for a strong hybrid may not make sense from a pricing perspective.
Third, comfort complication with the hybrid. There’s an issue with the hybrid due to the placement of the hybrid battery under the front seats, which means middle seat passengers may not be able to keep their legs in a natural (resting) position.
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[@paulm.k.8740]

Just too pricey! They collect the maintenance costs in advance.

[@unsung.2770]

True its reliable

[@adityasakalekar5175]

No, that's not the reason. Govt is taxing 50 percent on the hy cross

[@cosmovg9955]

1.Its pricey but keep it for 10 years and it will sell for 15lakh 2.Hybrid drivetrain costs more, maybe toyota thought people wouldn’t buy an expensive drivetrain in the base model interior(maybe a petrol top spec should be on offer but then i guess they wouldn’t make as much money and it might make sense to buy the hybrid top spec instead of petrol cuz of fuel savings) I so wanna buy one

[@dhruvsaxenadstar]

U r considering NCR region only

[@motivation-24X7]

​@@dhruvsaxenadstar Sir diesel k liye crysta hai to. Or diesel ka kuch pta b ni nitin gadkari ji hate diesel cars 😢

[@ThePipeMonk]

Anything above 30-40L is dangerously close to Volvo/Mercedes range. Add some more and get those instead.

[@ScootScoot125]

Doesn't the range of Volvo/Mercedes start at like 50-60L :) 10L stretch is indeed quite a lot, that's without factoring in the maintenance and running costs

[@kingcharles275]

Agreed..!! But there is a catch.. Bcoz if someone is buying a 30-40L car for space, then the entry level Mercedes/BMW/Volvo etc won’t match their choice… Your advice is Perfect for someone who is simply buying a 30-40L car bcoz he has the spending power and has less members to travel 70% of the times 👍🏻

[@ThePipeMonk]

@@kingcharles275 True.

[@NripanNath]

I don't think there are any 40L Merc/Volve that has seating for 6/7. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that is the whole point of getting an Innova!

[@glubglubglub732]

The entry level cars from most luxury brands are not worth it. Take the bmw x1 for example, comes with a 3 cylinder engine making less power than a Verna which comes at less than half the price🫥

[@sharonpaulson31]

Bro is the epitome of review, immersive voice. ❤

[@motorinc]

Thank you @sharonpaulson31.

[@RahulPatil-uq1ok]

They should have atleast offered normal petrol variant in the VX(O)

[@souravsinha3734]

You are a real speaker man 👍

[@unicorns778]

past several years if u see though Toyota been making decent profit in India. But Japanese mgmt is not interested in launching new product down the line. Numerous reason is 1. Ceo is continuously deviating Toyotas originality from making cars to only sell cars at FIXED margin of profit. 2. In India especially they didn't wanted to compete in hatch back or less that 4mtr length segment. Liva etios never got updated in time with feature. Platina over priced. 3. Some point all auto manufacturer outsource some part of business but Toyota india all together gave manufacturing to Suzuki which is core usp. Customer thought he is paying extra 1lakh for Toyota badging under pretext of quality. Japanese mgmt is not interested in Indian mkt more as in several foreign mkts they enjoy monopoly

[@Jesssco]

Bcs of the greedy modi taxes. No one is intrested in India as of now. 😂

[@17nirmalya]

Very well analyzed ❤

[@ibapa888]

Good info! Thanks

[@GF-mf7ml]

Make it FWD but some how it is heavier. 2.0L Na for 1.7 tons not good enough, it need 2.8L diesel. Don't forget it have CVT. non hybrid 0-100kmh around 15 seconds.

[@rrahultalk]

Please make a video on Hyundai tucson

[@telycon]

True

[@pritamgiri228]

so this means crysta is d best of all innovas...so far...??

[@dhaneshdhanawade]

Hybrid should also consider in base model

[@kanwar061]

I don't agree with statment some one will want non highbreed in petrol a top spec 1 it will be way costly 2 fule consumption is way over board 1 drawback is AWD what's they offer in grand vitara also offered in Inova hy cross that could have given gu additional confidence in bad roads

[@eshansavant3455]

I don’t want Innova crysta to be disconntinue in next 40 years

[@dranupshetty]

For 8 seater car, Front wheel drive, no diesel option, low torque petrol motor with CVT automatic is a deal breaker. Crysta RULES.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for letting us know @dranupshetty.

[@manishraj2560]

But best....

[@ashishb9781]

You missed the wish bone suspension!😅

[@avl123]

Toyota strong hybrid is the best 👍👍

[@tonyrock5313]

I will never use the rear seats.They will be down. I didn't buy my car so others can use it.

[@kumarprince1407]

4. NO DIESEL

[@unkn0wn_edits_]

Dude created problems which don’t even exist… why they will give a hybrid at cheap cost.. and bookings are now open at most places 😊

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know @unkn0wn_edits_!

[@vasudhingra]

These 3 reasons doesn’t make much sense

[@sportscompany8793]

Like fool he is speaking it is the best car

[@hariharanelumalai6153]

Toyota ripping Indians!

[@sriram2015]

We bought hycross zx on last year today (7/7/2023). Driven 7600 km. Till now no scratch and dent. Driving stability is superb. Travel is very comfort. Below 70 km speed travelling like smooth boat. I tried speed maximum 170 kmph. Durability good. I'm driving 100 to 120 kmph only on the highways. Mileage 19 gives on the highways. Heavy traffic in the city mileage 14 to 18 kmpl depending the battery charging... Worth to buy it. We are waited for six months only.

[@motorinc]

Great to hear that Sriram. Thanks for sharing!

[@vb46]

7600 kilometers in a year!! Does it make sense to buy a hybrid?

[@jaideepsingh2846]

The savings that you may do over the next 10 years have already been billed to you. Also the hybrid battery would require replacement in 5 years and would cost 2- 2.5 Lakhs. Doesn't make any sense to buy a 20-22 L car in 35 L and assume that you are saving😊

[@ExMuslimAman]

You've paid a lot more in actual I mean advance So much so that you won't even to match the threshold is breakeven point compared to petrol only after 5 years down the line 😂😂😂

[@Ashishsirigiri]

True

[@95yashsheel]

But reliability & comfortable rear seat & low maintenance cost !

[@Lonewolf9898]

You are actually paying a high amount on buying this car. The low maintenance cost is already covered😂

[@igniter_01]

You are paying for low maintainence in advance which is worse as money in your hand has more value than just it's face value

[@95yashsheel]

Govt Taxes are very high on SUV

[@kingsofgorakhpur6559]

@@95yashsheelthere are other SUVs too

[@dhakshinamoorthy7008]

@@Lonewolf9898 No brother this is petrol engine low maintenance only

[@pushkarajtayshete9842]

Got my Hycross ZX(O) after 1 year waiting. The comfort is next level. Travelled for 500 km and then went to office in the afternoon.

[@tanujpratimmedhi4685]

Could you recommend hybrid or non-hybrid

[@Pavankumarcj]

It's because of people like you that toyota gives us overpriced and uncalculated crap

[@pushkarajtayshete9842]

@@tanujpratimmedhi4685 hybrid always

[@pushkarajtayshete9842]

@@Pavankumarcj then earn more. Why are you not blaming Mukesh Ambani for using G wagons as security vehicles for his convoy?

[@motivation-24X7]

​@@pushkarajtayshete9842congrats bro. Meri daily running Kam hai so I'm planning to go for the petrol gx variant. 😅

[@awriter1950]

Sir my neighbours Hycross engine seiged , uncle bohut pareshan hue Hai, 3 din se problem resolve nahi hue hai

[@vishweshswaminadhan4337]

A diesel in this Innova would have been so good. Just as an option.

[@motorinc]

For diesel lovers, yes. But, the Hybrid in this car is excellent.

[@vishweshswaminadhan4337]

@@motorinc For sure, i think it brings a perfect balance. Reliable highway cruiser returning good fuel efficiency figures. And i think it is not bad too once you give the beans. But is there a chance we get to see a strong hybrid with a manual gearbox?

[@kgk6076]

Electric Motors are never coupled to Manual Gear Box Transmission. Further Hycross has eCVT and not a Torque Convertor. Even when Engine is on, the Engine drives electric motors which in turn drives eCVT transmission to turn the wheels

[@AtulBafna]

Of course. Diesel also has a much longer life. I’ve seen Innova’s doing 10L+ KM’s without breaking down. A petrol hybrid will require multiple battery changes till that time and petrol engines are not known to last half as much as a diesel.

[@RockyMalhotra2]

When you give too much importance to a product, companies take you for a ride... Thus is a good example!!

[@uttkarshsuri553]

Got my Hycross top model ZX(o) in April 2023 driven 45000 kms no problems at all.

[@motorinc]

Great to hear that @uttkarshsuri553. Thanks for sharing!

[@repunzelification]

It "looks"" lavish. Feels cheap.

[@akvith]

Couldn’t agree more.. I took a test drive.. Exterior looks were good.. but on the inside everything was so mediocre!!! I felt like yelling after seeing a 35 lakhs car screen pixelated..!

[@arbitrarycnx2095]

Would honestly pick a Meridian. It comes with a great diesel engine and 4x4

[@Indianvibs8]

Agar mujhe bass se hybrid nhi mil Rahi to aur itna afford nhi kar sakta hybrid ke liye to main xuv700 me jaaunga 🫰🏼

[@enricosernesi2939]

That's why in Panama... - No hybrid version, only the Petrol 2.0 (very reliable) - V trim, that has pretty much everything - And costs 7,000 dollars less than a RAV4 with same accessories

[@samuelkaradula9523]

PLEASE GIVE GOOD QUALITY PLASTIC LIGHTING, AND DECREASE COST

[@samuelkaradula9523]

PLASTIC QUALITY IS VERY POOR, OVER COST LIGHTING IS ALSO VERY POOR

[@masala_potty]

3 reasons not to buy vs 99 reason to buy

[@motorinc]

Tell us your top three @masala_potty!😄

[@masala_potty]

@@motorinc high speed stability top notch 3rd row is actually practical comfort safety

[@sharmanknitfashion7484]

He is wrong there is only one reason when u dont hav tht budget😂

[@surajitdas3311]

Most of people doesnot buy car by seeing just a blant review. Mostly buying is based on necessity and budget. Hycross is being sold in a good number considering its cost. I dont think people are stupid.

[@motorinc]

Hi @surajitdas3311. This is just one short out of a series of shorts covering various aspects of the HyCross and the previous one is 3 Reasons to buy one. We invite you to watching more of our content before making any assumptions.

[@DK-AK-1999]

I thought finally one car that Toyota was worth it before launching! But after going through the spec and conf. It's messed up ! No manual option and the sunroof varient is around 30 lakhs !

[@zforzebr4]

Bruh. I do get your POV. But why do I only sense pessimistic versions from your side for everything. Lol

[@siddharthraghuwanshi3457]

Read the short heading

[@biswojyoti1]

This is 3 reasons not to buy. There is also separate video saying 3 reasons to buy. Guess you are new to the channel.

[@siddharthraghuwanshi3457]

@@biswojyoti1 egjactly

[@lordfazz]

Mileage 8 kmpl for the petrol version 😅

[@amitambi8344]

Lol.... There may be 3-reason not to buy....BUT lot of reasons to buy😂 list goes on infinity

[@motorinc]

And they're on the channel too, if you'd like to watch, Amit!

[@saumabhobagchi5547]

Reason 4: It doesn't come in manual

[@virajgorde2709]

None of your reasons will make the users stop buying it

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know @virajgorde2709 and that's definitely not our intent!

[@KrishnaKumar-kp2zc]

What you have;what you want...,😅

[@davebrando1799]

I would buy it if it's rwd, but sadly, the new innova is fwd

[@kgk6076]

Not really When driven by battery, it is the rear wheels that are powered. So its as effective as Crysta for initial torque

[@psyowolf]

My decision to not go for the Innova because lack of bench seat in 2nd row in the Top spec ZX variant.

[@Greenmonkey1313]

Buy vx

[@raghbirsingh9482]

The last bech is complete compromised. Even the thickness of the seats and back rest is very lesss

[@purushothamamg3349]

Why every time your talking bad about toyota

[@motorinc]

Or, hear us out, you're only seeing very little of our content @purshothamamg3349! We do three reasons to buy and not to buy for every vehicle we cover so we can give a complete picture to a prospective buyer.

[@xp5158]

Should have had the Interior quality of the Innova Crysta. This is seriously lacking in Interior fit and finish. Shouldn't be happening at 40 lakhs OTR

[@gunnersph]

It's great!! Foot room is great for mid or for the driver. The base or high end issue is pushing to choose the hybrid instead of the traditional gasoline. The HyCross is designed to be a part of the hybrid line up and the gasoline is there for people who cant transition to hybrid yet

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing your perspective @gunnersph!

[@GbMuthu]

U r so right. The only way to average the added cost of hybrid technology is to use 3 cylinder engines. Better still if they were < 1.2 liters housed in sub 4m silhouettes.

[@palabinash]

Are there any manual option?

[@motorinc]

No @palabinash, only the Innova Crysta does now.

[@vrikodar1548]

Petrol b i t 😂 h

[@prashant2430753]

Bhai tu thela khareedle

[@jaideepsingh2846]

The savings that you may do over the next 10 years have already been billed to you. Also the hybrid battery would require replacement in 5 years and would cost 2- 2.5 Lakhs. Doesn't make any sense to buy a 20-22 L car in 35 L and assume that you are saving😊

[@Jagruknagrik-2024]

Hybrid variant OPTION! should be available in all trims! THESE CARS ARE MOSTLY GONNA SIT ON WEEKDAYS! FOR SOME PROBABLY A MONTH! MANY OLD INNOVA HAVENT TOUCHED 1L. NO USE! FOR COMMERCIAL USE AND PERSONS WITH LONG RUNNING THEY NEED THAT HYBRID IN LOWER TRIM! (CUZ THOSE PASSENGERS NOT GONNA CARE OF ITS A LOWER OR HIGER VARIANT)! 😢

[@ImFreakyCreature]

Its been a monthwe started using the Vx hybrid variant .. worth the penny..

[@khatalshaikh1038]

Which car do you have

[@motorinc]

🤔

[@boonswithbenedictions8468]

Built quality is poor.

[@sarthakhanda_]

It’s not toyota that is visible The hard plastic The body that’s so light that’s why giving mileage It might be a good car But it remains a maruti suzuki Still missing crysta automatic which I dropped which I shouldn’t have

[@KuntalGhosh]

Innova hycross is the cheapest car in toyota line that uses the m20a engine. The exact drive train out of many international toyota and lexus models. The rav4 , camry corolla & 2 entry level lexus models have the same engine option. It has proven to be reliable as with most toyota engines.(not all). There are videos in youtube where owners of corolla driven 400k miles (640k km) on the original drive train of a 2018 corolla that has the previous generation hybrid with the engine from this innova. You have no ground to complain about their price & engine choice. Yes it would have been better with the 2.5l instead of 2l. But big petrol engine demands big fuel supply.

[@maanooj]

Dont know much about automobiles. . Toyota stands for reliability....but i guess it is for desiel engines . What about Toyota's hybrid and petrol engines....are they reliable as diesel engines and are they good for long term 10yrs +

[@santhoshpjohn]

Toyota have this complaint starts from Qualis

[@harshnsanghvi]

and tyres are small for car this size and price

[@soosainivek7310]

pro comfort, mileage, driving Cons limited features, cost

[@rengarajan]

Couldn't agree more especially with that of the variants combo - I don't need a Hybrid, but NAP isn't available in mid or higher variant 😢

[@MK_MINDS]

How you became reviewer bro without knowing comfort and technical information.

[@densepada2848]

No one in this channel ever reviewed good about toyota the greatest automobile company of all time! But why ?

[@mindfreeze0838]

And this is probably why people will buy the Maruti. You get the good bits minus the trim confusion at a lower cost.

[@rameshgmgagrigowdru6041]

i Buy Innova crysta

[@Rod.Machado]

Excuse me but people telling me toyota’s are low maintenance are caught in a fanboy mindset…. Toyota, ford, mazda are similar in service costs

[@coastofkonkan]

Never forget these guys have never designed or manufactured a vehicle. Probably small size toy assembly but not a production vehicle.

[@motorinc]

Okay, by that logic should only car manufacturers review cars @coastofkonkan?

[@franky1cool]

The useless feature is Panaromic Sunroof

[@King.of.my.kingdom.]

At that high price it doesnt even offer 4*4 which is frustratingly annoying

[@motorinc]

💯

[@kaustav46e]

This car is serving reasons which never existed and looks soul less

[@kgk6076]

4th reason Waiting Time for delivery 12 to 15 months 😢

[@aakhtarmirza2033]

Govt has increased tax of this category of vehicles.

[@anirudhmehla5771]

In hybrid variant, there is warranty of 8 years on battery pack and it does not include any physical damage. New one as on date costs 12 lac to replace. I’m confused should i go for GX(O) or VX. Does paying extra for hybrid and then again paying 12 lac for replacing battery justified?

[@motorinc]

Hi Anirudh, the battery does not cost 12 lakh. It will be much cheaper. Hybrids make sense for long term and high use cases.

[@anirudhmehla5771]

@@motorinc One of the taxi guys driving Innova Hycross petrol told me it was 12 lac and that’s why most taxi guys don't buy a hybrid. I went to the showroom yesterday and confirmed it. They confirmed it’ll cost 12 lac if the battery needs to be replaced.

[@jffrsnx]

Karthik, where are you buying your oversized tees from ?

[@satyam4961]

No. 1 reason : if you don't have 💰 money

[@hassan_stark]

4. No Diesel option

[@Amyth2728]

No 8 seater option in top model 😐 What if a person wants to get a bench seat in middle row for all of his family members but also wants all the features ( Sunroof / connected car tech / etc) from the top model.

[@shakuntalapathak2976]

@@Amyth2728 vxo

[@AnkitSingla-d8o]

Perfectly sums up my own conclusion

[@interanaut31]

One word - Reliability of Toyota

[@GF-mf7ml]

Toyota are reliable but slow as hell. Pay more get less.

[@saumabhobagchi5547]

Does not make sense where people have to throw away their cars in the 15 year mark

[@rajkumarbharathi3139]

Guy carnival instead

[@RaushanKumar-dd9df]

Overpriced Suzuki

[@rombong2655]

made in indonesia

[@ronitmadan2063]

Go buy invicto!

[@sulakshadesai1732]

Useless car

[@HYDBOSSDANCE]

Woooooooow🎉

[@onezero8676]

Are innovas rear wheel drive or front?

[@shrinivassd3485]

Front

[@thomasb1177]

Riding comfort is superb!

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @thomasb1177.

[@nabeel.pbx1]

Very true

[@anandpratapsinghparihar]

I agree