9 Features Toyota Innova Hycross Gets But Kia Carnival Doesn’t | V3Cars

The Toyota Innova Hycross is the latest entrant in the family MPV segment and it goes head-to-head against the Kia Carnival. Even though the Kia Carnival is larger and belongs to a higher segment, both MPVs offer similar features. Moreover, the Innova Hycross’ top variants’ prices are likely to clash with the Carnival’s ex-showroom prices.

Features Toyota Innova Hycross Gets Over Kia Carnival

In this article, we tell you 9 features of the Innova Hycross that you will miss in the Kia Carnival:

1. Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)

The Innova Hycross is the first Toyota in India to offer ADAS features. These features include blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, rear cross traffic alert, pre-collision avoidance system and lane keeping assist. Furthermore, the Hycross also offers an auto high beam feature that automatically turns the high beam lights on after a certain speed.

2. Powered Captain Seats

The 2nd row captain seats in the Innova Hycross come with electronic adjustability. Firstly, the backrest of the 2nd row captain seats can be electronically reclined with the push of a button. Secondly, there’s an extendable calf support, which, too, is electronically controlled and helps improve comfort on long journeys. While the Kia Carnival offers the same functions, they are manually adjustable only.

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3. 360-degree Parking Camera

The Innova Hycross comes with a 360-degree parking camera with front and rear parking sensors. The Kia Carnival, on the other hand, gets a reverse parking camera with front and rear parking sensors. Both the Hycross and Carnival are big family MPVs and the surround view cameras come in handy while parking the Innova Hycross in tight spaces.

4. 10.1-inch Touchscreen With Wireless Connectivity

The Innova Hycross comes with a freestanding 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display whereas the Carnival comes with a smaller 8.0-inch unit. Furthermore, the Innova Hycross also offers wireless Apple CarPlay as opposed to wired connectivity in the Carnival.

5. 9-speaker JBL Sound

While the Kia Carnival offers an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, the Innova Hycross offers a 9-speaker JBL sound system with a subwoofer. However, the sound output may vary and can only be tested in the real world.

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6. Memory Function For Driver Seat

Both the Kia Carnival and Toyota Innova Hycross offer power-adjustable driver’s seats. However, the Innova Hycross also offers memory function for up to 2 driver profiles and also gets slide away and return function to help getting in and out of the car more easily.

7. Digital Instrument Cluster

The Innova Hycross comes with a 7.0-inch instrument cluster with analogue dials for the engine mode, fuel gauge and coolant temperature. The Carnival, on the other hand, comes with a conventional twin-dial setup.

8. Ventilated Front Seats

The driver and front co-passenger in the Innova Hycross get ventilated seats that cools your back on hot days while the Carnival only offers ventilated seats for the driver.

9. Panoramic Sunroof

The Innova Hycross comes with a large panoramic sunroof along with mood lighting. The Carnival, on the other hand, comes with a regular-sized sunroof for the 1st and 3rd row. 

Also Read: 7 Features Kia Carnival Gets But Toyota Innova Hycross Doesn’t

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.

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