If you like to be driven around go for Hycross, if you like driving yourself, invest some more & go for Kodiaq.
BHPian SilverSmoke recently shared this with other enthusiasts:
Driven Innova Hycross to an intercity trip & noted following:
Better than Kodiaq:
1. ADAS works well beyond my expectations – distance calculations from front vehicle works even better but at slower speeds.
2. Space is pretty much better than Kodiaq – plenty of room everywhere.
3. 2nd row seats are way too comfortable – when fully reclined, you are free to doze off in minutes.
4. Driving position is more commanding.
5. EV mode is pure bliss – when vehicle starts to move, silence is eerie at times – you won’t know when engine has ignited & engaged itself in.
6. Taillights are big & bright – gives sufficient information about vehicle size & braking distance.
7. 3rd row is actually usable – in Kodiaq it’s just for kids or single lean fellow.
8. FE is easily at 16 KMPL atleast on highways.
Worse than Kodiaq:
1. Overall quality is big let down – coming from Kodiaq TSI, it feels very hollow everywhere. Crysta was way better.
2. Engine bay & hood feels necessarily bloated up to give butch looks – bay has lots of empty room inside.
3. Headlights – poor & very poor if it’s raining even on high beams.
4. Engine feels breathless during strong accelerations – going back to 2.0 TSI feels like heaven.
5. Coming from DSG, shifts are smoother even at slow speeds but CVT rubber banding is evident immediately.
6. Suspension is noisy & lots of stuff gets into the cabin – Kodiaq DCC is unmatched in comfort mode.
7. Steering at times, feels disconnected from road – Kodiaq’s feels so much grounded to the road.
8. Pure front wheel drive takes its toll during cornering – inspires less confidence.
9. Display unit resolution is inferior & feels cheap.
10. Horn – please upgrade.
Concluded the following:
If you like to be driven around go for Hycross, if you like driving yourself, invest some more & go for Kodiaq.
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