Kia Carens Clavis vs Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid – Among the Indian MPV segment, the last few happenings including the new launch of the Kia Carens Clavis are making it the most thrilling segment ever. Obviously, the major question asked by the buyers is to compare the Carens Clavis and the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid. Premium family care, good features, luxurious interiors and high technology are the common points in both vehicles but their strategies are totally different. The Carens Clavis is the one that goes for the lowest price possible to offer maximum features, and the Innova Hycross Hybrid is the one that goes for luxury, hybrid efficiency and long-term peace of mind. This direct competition covers how both the MPVs compare each other in terms of design, features, performance, mileage and overall value.
Exterior
The Kia Carens Clavis presents a modern and fresh design language that includes sharp LED DRLs, a bold front grille, and a sporty stance, all of which are very attractive to the younger generation. The compact and stylish overall design makes it perfect for urban living as well as long trips. In contrast, the Innova Hycross Hybrid features a larger, more mature and SUV-like design. Its presence on the road is tremendous due to the long body, muscular stance, and wide grille. While the Carens appears to be both young and luxurious, the Hycross is obviously more powerful and more expensive looking, which is an advantage for those who want a large, premium-looking family car.
Interior
The Carens Clavis is a car that really gets at the point of being luxurious from the inside and it also has the most modern amenities. It comes with two 10.25-inch displays as its digital cockpit and the layout of the dashboard is clean and made of quality materials. The Innova Hycross Hybrid, on the other hand, is not so modern with its layout but it does come with the biggest space in the cabin and the most comfortable second-row seats with an electric Ottoman function. Long-distance family trips or Chauffeur-driven comfort makes the Hycross family car unbeatable. The Carens gives up to standard quality with a modern look but the Hycross is still one step ahead in terms of royalty and being spacious, especially for the passengers at the back.
Technology
Kia makes the Carens Clavis one of the most equipped and cost-efficient cars on the market with a long list of features. But it was not just a matter of the price, the car had a lot going for it: ventilated front seats, full digital cockpit feel, Level 2 ADAS technology and several powertrain options labeling it as one of the most feature-rich MPVs in its price range. Toyota on the other hand does not fall behind as its Hycross hybrid comes equipped with all the luxuries that it offers like a panoramic sunroof, premium JBL audio system, powered seats along with a smooth and silent e-CVT hybrid drivetrain. Both cars are perfect in terms of features but Carens offers more for the money while Hycross lavishes in comfort and refinement of hybrid.
Performance and Mileage
Kia Carens Clavis is equipped with a powerful 1.5-litre turbo petrol GDi engine that generates 160 PS and is combined with a sporty 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox. Plus, it gives buyers the option of a diesel engine if they want to be flexible in terms of fuel. On the other hand, the Innova Hycross Hybrid incorporates Toyota’s 2.0-litre strong hybrid engine that produces a total of 186 PS power. The hybrid arrangement has a great efficiency rating, particularly in urban commuting where it is capable of operating almost quietly on battery power. While the Carens delivers a more engaging and sporty driving feel, the Hycross becomes the clear victor in terms of mileage with an ARAI-certified 23.24 kmpl, which is why it is one of the most fuel-efficient large MPVs in India.
Safety ADAS
Both vehicles have high safety features with ADAS, a considerable number of airbags, and advanced braking systems. Nevertheless, the comfort experience varies greatly between the two vehicles. Carens has its good ergonomics, modern seating, and practical space for families, but the Hycross Hybrid is the one that makes a new standard with its luxury second-row comfort and relaxing reclining seats. For families that travel frequently or like to be chauffeur-driven, the Hycross simply seems to be more premium and relaxing.
Price
The most significant factor that sets these two luxury cars apart is their cost. The highest petrol DCT variant of the Kia Carens Clavis is likely to be priced at about ₹20.71 lakhs, while the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid ZX(O) will be around ₹30.83 lakhs. This price gap of almost ₹10 lakhs makes the Carens very attractive. It comes with almost all the necessary features and technology at a much lower price, which makes it perfect for families who are looking to save. The Hycross, on the other hand, offers the premium pricing with hybrid efficiency, more power, larger size and very plush seating, thus winning over buyers who are after the long-term dependability and the luxury of an MPV experience.
