Heavyweight Contenders: MG Hector Vs Toyota Innova Crysta

When it comes to buying bigger cars the question is, mostly, whether to choose an SUV or an MUV. While SUV is all about sturdiness and off-road adventures, MUV is about comfort for everybody in the large family, including the pet. Morris Garages’ MG Hector, a premium SUV, comes as a massive competition to India’s favourite MUV, Toyota Innova Crysta, which has been the leader in the seven/eight-seater segment for years now.

Both MG Hector and Toyota Innova Crysta come with their notable features. While the former is loved for its driving experience that’s tech-focused, the latter for its premium and powerful driving. MG Hector with 4 main variants and Toyota Innova Crysta with 3 are ideal choices for those who are looking at premium SUV or MUV that is within ₹25 lakhs.

Let’s discuss these MG and Toyota cars in detail.

Dimensions, Boot, and Seating

For big cars like MG Hector and Toyota Innova Crysta, their size and features would undoubtedly take the limelight. A lot of buying decision rides on their space, boot capacity, and the seating details. As all these correlate to comfort, hence these features must be highlighted here.

From the above specifications, we can see that the differences in their dimensions are negligible. Seating space and comfort would be almost the same for both cars. Yet Toyota Innova Crysta, with a spacious third row, would be a much better choice for a bigger family. If the car is for a family of five then MG Hector would be a perfect choice. Similarly, on boot space, Toyota Innova Crysta provides more space with the third row down.

Engine and Performance

Engine power and performance are favourite topics of discussion for car lovers. From the powerful engine that helps us to manoeuvre easily through the challenges on the road to the smoother transmission that defines the comfort of the car and how all these affect the fuel efficiency and power delivery; everything matters. Let’s see how MG Hector and Toyota Innova Crysta fare here.

Petrol Engine

While MG Hector’s 1.5-litre turbocharged engine would give a better return on mileage than Innova Crysta’s 2.7-litre petrol, the latter’s mighty engine carries the power to transport more people and luggage.

In terms of transmission, MG Hector has better choices especially in automatic variants which are available in DCT and CVT versions. These provide smoother shifts than Toyota Innova Crysta’s torque converter automatic transmission.

Diesel Engine

In diesel variants too, while Toyota Innova Crysta’s 2.4-liter engine is packed with power, MG Hector makes a huge impression with its high-performing engine offering fuel-efficiency.

The only thing that MG Hector is missing right now is a diesel car with automatic transmission. If one is looking for an automatic SUV or MUV car in diesel, Toyota Innova Crysta would be an ideal choice for now. But even with a manual transmission, MG Hector is still offering a 6-speed gearbox while in Toyota Innova Crysta it’s only available with its automatic version.

Interior Features and Comfort

Choosing a car, with family in mind, definitely calls for homework on comfort, space, and additional features that could make their drive most enjoyable. From the layout of the middle seat to in-car entertainment, every nuance is weighed-in before zeroing in on the final choice. When it comes to MG Hector and Toyota Innova Crysta they have loaded their cars with features that are sure to make their owners and their family feel fully pampered.

Both cars have excellent features that make drives in them comfortable and enjoyable. But MG Hector with the 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system which is paired with a 8-speaker sound system looks like a house of joy. The panoramic sunroof adds to the ambience in the Hector. Where the Toyota Innova Crysta leads is the option of a captain seats in the second row, which adds more comfort for those looking for a chauffeur-driven experience.

Safety Features

Family is an important aspect for all of us. Their safety is non-negotiable. Everybody expects to get maximum safety in the budget they are willing to spend. MG Hector and Toyota Innova Crysta understand this well; hence, they have invested heavily in the safety features that could make their cars most trusted among the SUV or MUV buyers.

The MG Hector and Toyota Innova Crysta offer

Showroom Pricing

Now that all the features are looked at there is one more deciding factor that needs to be discussed. The price offering. Let’s look at the price range that the variants of MG Hector and Toyota Innova Crysta are fixed at. This would help in drawing a better understanding of the value when compared to the budget.

There’s no denying that MG Hector’s high-end car comes almost at the cost of Toyota Innova Crysta’s base end. So if we are not keen on a 7 seater premium car with a powerful engine, for 20+ Lakhs on-road price, we can own MG Hector that’s loaded with features.

To conclude, SUV or MPV car purchase depends on the need and choice of the buyer. From the above comparison, there’s scope for little doubt that MG Hector is a car that is packed with looks, safety features, comforts, and value for money. This massive giant of a car, that has integrated technology and style, deserves praise and is an absolute owner’s-pride. Toyota Innova Crysta, on the other hand, has fared better on NCAP coupled with the fact that this is best suited for a big family that loves to travel together a lot.

FAQ

Is MG Hector diesel available with Automatic Transmission?

MG Hector, for now, has automatic variants only in petrol. There has been a lot of speculation around this but an official update is yet to be received.

How many variants are available in the Hybrid version of MG Hector?

MG Hector Hybrid is only available in petrol with only manual transmission. A total of three variants are available.

Which Toyota Innova Crysta is better – 7 seater or 8 seater?

This purely depends on your requirement of space and other factors. We would suggest that you could visit the nearest showroom to experience the benefits of the car. In case you are looking at a used Toyota Innova try connecting with Spinny and we could assist you better.

What is the seating Configuration of Toyota 7 seater?

There are three rows in the car and this is the seating configuration – 2+3+2.

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