Toyota Innova Hycross vs Maruti Invicto : When it comes to the premium MPVs available in India, two names often have buyers reconsidering their choices — the Toyota Innova Hycross and the Maruti Invicto. Interestingly enough, both these cars share the same platform, share design language, and even share the same hybrid powertrain, but target slightly different types of customers. Let’s see how they fare against each other in the real world.
The establishment of the old world on this car among the two is the trust covering the Toyota name in its reliability and durability while walking ahead with a bold SUV-like front design, a spacious cabin, and the latest 2.0-litre strong hybrid engine noted for its efficiency that enhances mileage of 20–23 km/l.
Toyota markets the Hycross as a premium MPV with an array of comfort features such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera, ADAS safety tech, etc., especially in the higher trims. In this segment, it is generally aimed at buyers who value equal parts luxury and practicality, along with the trusted after-sales support that Toyota provides.
In that regard, the Maruti Invicto is more an Indian version of the Hycross from Maruti Suzuki’s perspective, albeit with a slight twist. While the engine shares identity with the Hycross, the Invicto positions itself a touch lower, aiming to provide an affordable alternative to the premium MPV space. Visually, it has different front grille designs, mild styling tweaks, and a mostly simplified feature list compared with the fully loaded Hycross.
However, it does share onboard comforts, such as a large touchscreen with connected car tech, a panoramic sunroof, and captain seats. The Invicto mainly appeals to those who want the same strong hybrid performance but at a relatively lower price point and with Maruti’s extensive service network.
For the on-road experience, both Innova Hycross and Invicto drive gently and smoothly, courtesy of the silent hybrid system along with e-CVT; ride quality seems perfect for long hauls, with expansive third rows in either, making them great for family outings. Safety features are equally well embellished on the two, though the Hycross possesses trickery on the higher trims.
Thus, at the end of the day, the decision will come down to brand preference, budget, and specified requirements for features. If you want the highest offering with its luxury-oriented features from Toyota, go for the Hycross. If you want the same hybrid performance in a slightly lower price tag, the Invicto makes all the sense in the world. On the whole, both stand as excellent choices for anyone looking for a comfortable, fuel-efficient, premium family MPV.