[manofinfinity]

It is placed on the bottom of the door also called a courtesy lamp.

[AnanthOnWheels]

I'm getting my car this month and looking for good car insurance options. I checked out TATA AIG and ACKO online, and there's a significant price difference.

For a car with a 30L IDV value (Is this sufficient or should I got for 35 which is also offered while selecting):

TATA AIG Zero Dep Pro: ~79K (+ GST)
ACKO similar policy: ~58K (+ GST)
I've chosen similar optional selections from both. Has anyone had experience with these providers and their claims support?

Also, does anyone have information on the coverage Toyota provides for insurance? Are they specific about coverage for hybrid battery replacement in accidents? The online policies don't mention hybrid battery coverage. I've attached a few images for reference.

[Cresterk]

Originally Posted by AnanthOnWheels

For a car with a 30L IDV value (Is this sufficient or should I got for 35 which is also offered while selecting):

TATA AIG Zero Dep Pro: ~79K (+ GST)
ACKO similar policy: ~58K (+ GST)
I've chosen similar optional selections from both. Has anyone had experience with these providers and their claims support?

Also, does anyone have information on the coverage Toyota provides for insurance? Are they specific about coverage for hybrid battery replacement in accidents? The online policies don't mention hybrid battery coverage. I've attached a few images for reference.

For a brand new car, I would go for a reputed insurance company rather than these new age ones such as Acko, godigit etc for peace of mind. That 11k difference isn't worth it. Always go for the highest IDV.

Toyota's insurance covers everything from tyres, rims, rat damage and return to invoice and has unlimited 0 dep claims a year. I was offered a similar policy without rat damage from Royal Sundaram for around 70-80k I went for Toyota since I was worried about rat or tyre damage due to the 18 inch rims which would generally be an expensive affair (all the threads about BMW rims getting damaged scared me).
I paid around 1.25L for toyota insurance for ZXO variant. Haven't needed it yet.

[Enthusiast 1212]

Hello everybody,
After reading all the reviews finalized the booking on the ZX(O) variant.
I had booked it mid jan. I got a call on feb 5th saying the car is ready and asking me to start the process for the payment.

The toyota edge package is included in the on road price, and i dont want the toyota edge package.
The sales person said that it is included and cannot be opted out of.
Anyone who has purchased the hycross from sharayu toyota goa, did you also face the same issue?

[manofinfinity]

Originally Posted by Enthusiast 1212

The sales person said that it is included and cannot be opted out of.
Anyone who has purchased the hycross from sharayu toyota goa, did you also face the same issue?

These packages are all part of the dealer side business to make money not directed by Toyota, If you don’t want any of the things mentioned in the package you can just straight away refuse.
I know that in Gujarat and Maharashtra, dealers include a compulsory 50k package which includes just accessories worth 50k.
When we purchased Hycross back in March 2023 they were saying similar things 50k accessories, insurance from Toyota and extended warranty is compulsory, SA was a known family friend even then he didn’t Listen, after a lot of arguments and negotiation and calling to Toyota Customer car that came down to 30k accessories and lowered some amount on insurance and forced us to buy extended warranty.
I would suggest taking only accessories that you genuinely want ignoring ceramic coating,lamintation, Anti Rust and other things and negotiating as much as possible if still they persist then call Toyota Customer Care and complain about this.

[Manveet84]

I am facing a strange issue with my hycross hybrid. It almost always shows Fuel range of only 580 km even after refilling full tank. Is it normal especially when tank range shown is around 14 km/l. Shouldn't it be shown as 700 or so?

Also, the low fuel lamp glows even when tank has almost 10-12 litre fuel left that is low fuel lamp warning kicks on after use of 40 litre of fuel. I thought the tank capacity is 52 litres. Can other members please apprise me whether it's an issue across all hycross vehicles or only mine?

[RSimonS]

Please suggest a good floor mat. I had put a black cloth mat from showroom , it is already torn

[parimal]

Originally Posted by Manveet84

I am facing a strange issue with my hycross hybrid. It almost always shows Fuel range of only 580 km even after refilling full tank. Is it normal especially when tank range shown is around 14 km/l. Shouldn't it be shown as 700 or so?

Also, the low fuel lamp glows even when tank has almost 10-12 litre fuel left that is low fuel lamp warning kicks on after use of 40 litre of fuel. I thought the tank capacity is 52 litres. Can other members please apprise me whether it's an issue across all hycross vehicles or only mine?

Part 1 Seems to be an issue with the fuel gauge sensor , shows 850 to 900 km for my hybrid. Please have it checked


Part 2 The low fuel lights up at 40 ltr, balance 12 is reserve I reckon

[payyans]

Originally Posted by parimal

Part 1 Seems to be an issue with the fuel gauge sensor , shows 850 to 900 km for my hybrid. Please have it checked

I don't remember the exact number, but it always showed 700+.
850-900 range never seen.

[fernweh]

Originally Posted by RSimonS

Please suggest a good floor mat. I had put a black cloth mat from showroom , it is already torn

I have gone with GFX life long mats, costed around 5.5k. I find all the 5 pieces fit perfectly and so far I am satisfied with the purchase.

[fernweh]

Hello,

Wanted to know if anyone came across similar issue, sometimes in my Hycross, I find that after turning on the vehicle with the push start button and the mid displays Ready, while trying to move the gear from parking to drive mode, the side push button on the gear does not press, seems like stuck.
After switching off the car and starting again, in most cases it works else again switch off and start. This doesn't happen very often but once in a while it does happen. Not sure what could be the cause.

[CEF_Beasts]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3Kop...Z2bWFpdjZ6bQ==

The latest issue on the HyCross, the media car’s fuel gauge stopped working and showed the tank as full even though it had reached the E mark and they ran out of fuel.

The hybrid battery and down-slope from Lonavla came to the media person’s help.

Honestly the issues with HyCross till date are giving a very bad vibe about the longevity of this car.

I’ll mention the various issues (QC, Mechanical & Electrical) that I have seen or heard till now:
1. Cases on brand new cars where the Hybrid system malfunctioned.
2. ORVM Camera malfunctioned and stopped working - Replaced under warranty.
3. Fuel Gauge stopped working on a 13k km run Press Car.
4. The fuel gauge and DTE show conflicting values when the car is parked on a slight incline. Fuel Gauge rushes to the F mark when the car is parked on an incline.
5. Rattles and Creaks from different places of the car, heard by many.
6. Frequent wireless AA / AC disconnections.
7. Few cases where the Touchscreen system stopped responding completely.
8. Brake pad broken inside caliper, an extremely rare case but yes it happened.
9. Bug inside taillight
10. The most pathetic reflector-based LED headlights, worse than a candle, on a 30-40 Lakh car.
11. Excessive engine noise and NVH on a brand new car, the issue was pin-pointed on a failed Hydraulic Engine Mount - Replaced FOC.
12. Rats and Dogs love the car and create havoc, chewing through wires.
13. Poor and pathetic quality of plastics used throughout the cabin.

Being a massive Toyota Fan for the last 2 decades for their QDR principles and building bulletproof vehicles, this car has single-handedly destroyed my trust in brand Toyota.

I’m still wrapping my head around the fact that people are not raising a hue and cry about it even now! For a Toyota car and a ground-ups one built on their platform (TNGA-C), these are some serious issues.

I’ve booked an HyCross and trust me day-by-day I’m losing my faith in this car. Everyday a new issue is popping up on the forum / social media. My current decade-old Fortuner has been bulletproof so far, apart from the already known fuel gauge issue.

Either Toyota can’t handle the latest technology going into their new-gen cars or the people building this particular car on the assembly-line are incompetent, especially the ones where the extra shift has come into picture to increase production. It’s quite clear that this being a SE-Asia specific car they made mumbo-jumbo of parts available from their global parts bin and built this cheap copy of the Highlander/Kluger for developing markets in a hurry.

It’s absolutely true that one should wait atleast a year or two till a new car has settled down in the market and all issues have been ironed out. This was something that held true for Mahindras and Tatas, but Toyota entering the same league is not something I would imagine.

There is a big reason I still suggest the current-gen Fortuner to anyone and everyone in the 50 Lakh budget, even-though it is over-priced for what it offers! Bulletproof-ness and Reliability is priceless and is far more important than features / a god-damn sunroof, which everyone so desperately wants.

Next-Gen Fortuner buyers B-E-W-A-R-E , the new-gen 2025/26 Fortuner is going to be absolutely jam-packed with features.

Even the new 3.4L Twin-Turbo Petrol in the First-Batch of Tundras was not spared, with its Turbo failing on multiple vehicles. The only respite being parts were/are being made available with the necessary changes incorporated quickly.

There are only TWO reasons I’m still holding onto my booking:
1. The space and comfort on offer, (can’t find any other MPV/SUV with as much space as the HyCross in the current market scenario), and
2. The Hybrid powertrain which will make my garage future-proof.

My dealership’s high-handedness in the post-booking stage is a story for another time, mind you this is the same dealership from which I have purchased two cars in the past 2 decades, this being the third one.

All in all I’m losing faith in Toyota India. Well I’m just a dot in their long order book, who they wouldn’t mind losing. At this point I’m just happy that my dealership has quoted me a 12-18 month estimated delivery time, so that atleast some issues can be eliminated. But Toyota being Toyota, extremely slow at what they do, I’m sure they won’t do it till the facelift is out. In my books this car is a massive blow to the reputation that the household brand name ‘INNOVA’ had built and is known for in India.

PS: Fellow HyCross owners please add the other issues which I may have missed in the above list.

PPS: The day writing mails to Toyota India started getting re-directed by them to dealerships was the day when this mess started.

[sandeepmohan]

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

I’ve booked an HyCross and trust me day-by-day I’m losing my faith in this car. Either Toyota can’t handle the latest technology going into their new-gen cars or the people building this particular car on the assembly-line are incompetent, especially the ones where the extra shift has come into picture to increase production.

Social Media can be quick to speak up on anything negative and beat it down to death. Instead of that, I would look at what works well and ask folks right here, which I think is a more honest, real world feedback of the vehicle.

Don't expect the Hycross to be as bomb proof as the old Fortuner. They are two very different vehicles. There is no comparison to the Fortuner when it comes to ride comfort, ease of driving and NVH.

You may run into several niggling issues as you've listed. What you won't have to deal with is a breakdown or the car sitting in the garage for extended periods of time. Rarely happens with a Toyota.

The Hybrid system, engine are from a series sold Globally. If anything goes really wrong, you can be sure of Toyota remedying the issue fast. They are good at this.

[manofinfinity]

Originally Posted by turbospooler

Service update: 10k KMs in Pune at Sonak Toyota.
I took delivery on 30th March 2023 and completed 10k KMs in 9.5 months.

Issues faced till now:
i) Right rear door was creating some noise similar to when we load metal.
.

Was the noise similar to squeaks or rattles I am getting squeaks and rattles from both rear doors,
Did they manage to fix this problem?

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

It’s quite clear that this being a SE-Asia specific car they made mumbo-jumbo of parts available from their global parts bin and built this cheap copy of the Highlander/Kluger for developing markets in a hurry.

Had misgivings about the Innova Hycross going monocoque and FWD, but it was after properly sitting in the Hycross that I felt this would not be that much of a durability king like older Innovas. Mind you, this is even before driving one.

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

It’s absolutely true that one should wait atleast a year or two till a new car has settled down in the market and all issues have been ironed out. This was something that held true for Mahindras and Tatas, but Toyota entering the same league is not something I would imagine.

The first one or two year waiting period is a standard thing for any vehicles. The thing is until post-Etios, India used to get Toyota models after they have been in the international market long enough to iron out issues. Even otherwise, it was the biege era of Toyota where engines and platforms used to be carried through to the next generation. So minimal chances of stuff going wrong. After the mid 2010s, new engines and platforms meant the honeymoon period always had problems/niggles. But the thing is, unlike TATA or Mahindra what...

Originally Posted by sandeepmohan

...you won't have to deal with is a breakdown or the car sitting in the garage for extended periods of time. Rarely happens with a Toyota...If anything goes really wrong, you can be sure of Toyota remedying the issue fast. They are good at this.

Just look at how cold the Innova Crysta niggles thread went cold after a couple of years, unlike the perpetual ones of TATA and Mahindra. That said, can understand how you feel since you have owned multiple Toyotas in the past and were looking forward to each launch with intent of purchase. Have to say, Toyota really has picked up some bad practises from Maruti regards to aftersales and the downwards trend of interior quality is something found across the industry IMO, even the new S Class isn't spared either.