The company also announced special offers for customers who pre-order the EV MPV before October 8, 2024 and take delivery on or before March 25, 2025. Offer for first 1,000 customers. The eMAX 7 has no direct competition, but it aims to Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrids for the Indian market. In this article, we will compare the price, features, specifications, etc. of these two MPVs.
Price and model
First, compare the models and pricing. BYD eMAX 7 offers two models and 6-seater and 7-seater layouts. It is available in Premium and Premium variants priced between Rs 26.90 lakh and Rs 29.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hycross, on the other hand, is available in 7-seater and 8-seater layouts with two petrol engine options. It is available in GX, GX(O), VX, VX(O), ZX and ZX(O) variants and is priced between Rs 19.77 lakh and Rs 30.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
aspect
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the Innova Hycross are 4775 mm, 1850 mm, and 1795 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2850 mm. BYD eMAX 7 has a length, width and height of 4710mm, 1810mm and 1690mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2800mm. The Hycross comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, while the eMAX 7 comes with 17-inch alloy wheels.
Powertrain
Now let’s compare the engines, the Innova is available in two petrol engine options – 2.0-litre four-cylinder NA petrol engine that churns out 173 hp and 209 Nm of torque. It is only paired with a CVT automatic transmission. The other engine is a 2.0-liter hybrid gasoline engine with a total power of 184 horsepower and an e-Drive transmission. Both engines in the Innova Hycross are front-wheel drive and there is no manual gearbox option. toyota Claimed fuel efficiency is 23.24kpl for the hybrid and 16.13kpl for the regular petrol car.
The BYD eMAX 7 is an all-electric vehicle available with two battery pack options – a 55.4kWh unit with a NEDC range of 420 kilometers, a power of 163 hp and a torque of 310 Nm. The other battery pack option is a 71.8kWh unit with a claimed range of 530km, power of 204bhp and 310Nm of torque. Its top speed is 180 km/h. The EV MPV comes standard with a 7kW AC charger. The Premium version gets 89kW DC fast charging, and the Superior version gets 115kW. It can also perform vehicle-to-load charging.
Features and Security
In contrast, the Hycross features a large 10.1-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, ventilated front seats, driver’s seat memory function, ambient lighting, power tailgate, rear sunshade, 360-degree camera, semi-automatic-digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, power leg rests (second row), quilted leather seats, 9-speaker JBL audio system and more. Safety-wise, it gets six airbags, vehicle stability control, hill hold assist, TPMS and ADAS features like lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, automatic high beams and rear cross traffic alert.
eMAX 7 is equipped with a 12.8-inch floating touch screen infotainment system, two wireless charging pads, half-digital instrument cluster with 5-inch LCD MID, panoramic sunroof, 6-way power adjustment of the driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, 6-speakers, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Type-C port, voice assistant, automatic air conditioning, air filter, electric tailgate, etc. In terms of safety, it is equipped with 6 airbags, TPMS, electric parking brake, ABS, ESC, TCS, EBD, hill parking, 360-degree camera, automatic parking and automatic braking, cruise control, blind spot monitoring and other level 2 ADAS functions. Lane departure warning and more.
