12,000+ Kms with the Toyota Innova Hycross

A trip to Manali and more with the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid.

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Current ODO: 12,332

Apologies for the lack of updates on this thread; a combination of an injury sustained in an accident and subsequent work / personal commitments caused the delay. I'll be sharing frequent & necessary details in upcoming posts.

Returning to car, Hycross has been performing as expected, with no notable issues to report. Thankfully, I haven't encountered issues with CarPlay disconnects or inaccurate fuel gauge readings, despite daily parking on inclines.

Though this car will never win a beauty competition, I still cannot help clicking pics

I've been thoroughly satisfied with my Hycross and have been recommending it to anyone in need of a comfortable 7- or 8-seater vehicle, surpassing options like the XUV700 or Safari. While it lacks the diesel engine found in the Crysta model, it remains a highly competent vehicle, delivering a fun driving experience with excellent mileage.

Note: The Hycross cannot be compared to the 2.8D Auto Crysta; it belongs to a different category altogether, though it does surpasses the 2.4 Crysta. If I were to choose one aspect, I prefer about the Crysta over the Hycross, it would be the engine clatter. I love how Crysta sound . Until the Hycross is pushed, it remains nearly silent. 

Regarding interiors, I find the layout of the Hycross superior, while the Crysta boasts better materials. Period.

10k Service at 8696 KMS

Before my annual winter trip to the mountains with friends, I decided to proceed with the 10k service. Despite being offered various additional services like engine decarbonization, wheel alignment etc, I opted to adhere strictly to the details outlined in the Owner’s Manual. I informed the service advisor that the vehicle would only undergo services mentioned in the manual, nothing beyond.

The 10k service entailed an engine oil change, oil filter replacement, gasket replacement, and windshield washer fluid top-up, amounting to 3297/-.

Out of the total, 2714/- went towards the engine oil, with the remainder covering miscellaneous expenses. Since it was the second free service, no labor charges were applicable.

ORVM Indicator Replacement

During the 10k service, I inquired about the total repair cost for the ORVM indicator, whether only the child part would suffice or if the entire unit needed replacement. Despite forum members suggesting that only the child part required replacement, I poked service agent.

After consulting with the body shop, it was confirmed that only the indicator needed replacement, costing me 3403/-

Manali Trip 

In December 2023, embarked on a trip from Delhi -> Manali -> Baralacha La Pass (-5 kms) -> Tandi -> Udaipur, and back to Delhi, covering approximately 1400kms. 

Near Naggar Castle

During this trip, encountered two issues – 

1. Audio Sound: While I'm not an audiophile, I believe Toyota could have provided better speakers in a car priced at 30 lac +. Though I rarely listen to music during my daily drives, the speakers require replacement.

2. Engine Sound: Taking the Hycross to Baralacha La Pass posed no trouble at all. Despite minimal snow in December, I did not encounter any issues, even in Normal mode. Ninety percent of the trip was completed in Normal mode, with occasional use of Power Mode for fun. However, the engine occasionally became very loud, causing slight discomfort. This could be attributed to becoming accustomed to a silent drive, and I may consider damping to reduce engine noise if it proves effective.

Near Baralacha La Pass

This was clicked near Darcha (Towards Shingo La Pass)

That's all for now, but I have another 1500 KMS trip planned from Delhi to Ayodhya to Lucknow and back to Delhi, starting on April 6th.

Since this will be my first visit to Ayodhya & Lucknow, any recommendations and tips are welcome.

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