Comparing the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 and the Toyota Innova Hycross side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 is available at ₹1,150,000, while the Toyota Innova Hycross is priced at ₹2,543,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 comes with a 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Toyota Innova Hycross's 1987 cc, producing 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) and 186.4 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Hybrid) / 174 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) for the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 versus 23.24 kmpl (Hybrid) / 16.13 kmpl (Petrol) - ARAI for the Toyota Innova Hycross. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 168-cell Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Hybrid Battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) | 1987 cc |
| Drive Type | 4x4 | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, 2.2L mHawk Diesel | 2.0L TNGA 5th Gen VVTi (Strong Hybrid) / 2.0L Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Strong Hybrid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | e-Drive (Hybrid) / CVT (Petrol) |
| Mileage | 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) | 23.24 kmpl (Hybrid) / 16.13 kmpl (Petrol) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) | 186.4 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Hybrid) / 174 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | — | Electric (Push Button Start) |
| Torque | 300 Nm (Petrol MT), 320 Nm (Petrol AT), 300 Nm (Diesel | 188 Nm @ 4398-5196 rpm (Hybrid) / 205 Nm @ 4400-5200 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (CVT / e-Drive) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | — | 300 Litres (2nd & 3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2400 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1777 – 1783 kg | 1870 kg (Hybrid) / 1730 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3985 mm x 1820 mm x 1920 mm | 4755 mm / 1850 mm / 1790 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 7 / 8 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control (top) / Single Zone (base) |
| Cluster | Semi-digital | 7-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Cruise Control (ADAS variants) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Driver & Passenger (ZX) |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Wireless (ZX variant) / 8-inch (GX) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Smart Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - All 4 Windows |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Yes - Rear & 3rd Row AC Vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes - Rear Centre Armrest |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric, Leatherette | Leatherette (GX+) / Fabric (G base) |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters | JBL 9-Speaker Premium Audio System (ZX) / 4 Speakers (GX) |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof (VX(O) and ZX variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes (VX and ZX variants) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Halogen | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 225/50 R18 (top) / 205/65 R16 (base) |
| Tyre Type | All-terrain | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - Hill Assist Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360-degree Camera (GX(O)+) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Red Rage, Napoli Black, Aquamarine | Platinum White PearlSuper WhiteBlacklish Ageha Glass FlakeAttitude BlackSilver MetallicAvant-Garde Bronze |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.1 |
