Mahindra has rolled out the XEV 9S in India with an aggressive price band, immediately positioning it as a seven-seater electric alternative to some of the most popular family movers in the country. Prices start at Rs 19.95 lakh and top out at Rs 29.45 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it right in the same purchase window as the Toyota Innova Hycross, a benchmark in the petrol and hybrid MPV space. With both models appealing to large families, fleet buyers, and long-distance users, the price-focused comparison between these two is more relevant than ever.
Mahindra XEV 9S Vs Toyota Innova Hycross: Prices
The XEV 9S comes in six variants, each based on one of three battery packs: 59 kWh, 70 kWh, and 79 kWh. The base 59 kWh Pack One Above sits at Rs 19.95 lakh, while the same trim with the bigger 79 kWh pack costs
Rs 21.95 lakh. Mid-spec Pack Two variants are priced at Rs 24.45 lakh (70 kWh) and Rs 25.45 lakh (79 kWh). The top Pack Three and Pack Three Above, both with the 79 kWh battery, are priced at Rs 27.35 lakh and Rs 29.45 lakh, respectively.
The Innova Hycross, meanwhile, offers a far wider spread. Toyota’s petrol-only lineup begins at Rs 18.05 lakh for the G-FLT 7-seater and goes up to Rs 20.35 lakh for the GX(O) Platinum White Pearl. The hybrid range starts at Rs 25.90 lakh and stretches all the way to Rs 31.89 lakh for the range-topping ZX(O) Limited Edition. In simple terms, the XEV 9S starts slightly higher than the lowest Hycross petrol trims but remains undercutting many hybrid variants, especially at the top end.
Mahindra XEV 9S Vs Toyota Innova Hycross: Specifications
Where things get interesting is how both vehicles justify their price tags. The Mahindra, being a pure EV, offers strong outputs and long claimed ranges: 231 hp with the 59 kWh pack (521 km MIDC), 245 PS with the 70 kWh pack (600 km), and a healthy 286 hp in the 79 kWh version, which also promises up to 679 km. All versions drive the rear wheels and deliver 380 Nm of torque, putting them in a performance bracket the Hycross can’t quite match.
Toyota, on the other hand, plays the efficiency card with its 2.0-litre petrol and its fifth-gen strong hybrid setup. The Hycross hybrid makes up to 184 hp combined and uses an e-drive system that prioritises fuel savings. The petrol variants offer 173 hp and rely on a conventional CVT. Toyota’s advantage lies in long-term running costs, proven reliability, and a driving experience familiar to MPV buyers.
Mahindra XEV 9S Vs Toyota Innova Hycross: Which Is The Best New-Age 7-Seater?
Both models serve different needs but overlap significantly in the real-world purchase bracket. The XEV 9S is aimed at buyers ready to transition to electric mobility without giving up space or capability. The Innova Hycross continues to appeal to families that want a dependable petrol or hybrid setup backed by a strong after-sales network.
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