Have been planning to change my Fortuner for some time now, it\u2019s a MY2014 4X2 MT Diesel run 1.09 Lakh kilometres till now.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s in the best of its health overall and has not stranded us anywhere to date.<\/p>\n
The reasons we\u2019re considering selling the Fortuner are:<\/strong><\/p>\n The SHORTLIST: Short and Sweet:<\/p>\n Things we Liked about this new entrant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Things we Loathed about this new entrant:<\/strong><\/p>\n Things my parents Liked:<\/strong><\/p>\n Things my parents loathed:<\/strong><\/p>\n The HEART wants the Kodiaq: I have always loved the Kodiaq because it simply punches above its weight and not just one segment (X1, Q3 and GLA) but a whole two segments (X3, Q5 and GLC). But \u0160koda\u2019s lack of interest in giving the Kodiaq the E20 compatible 2.0L TSI was a major deterrent. My X3 30i is E25 compatible for reference. When I read about a member getting the E20 sticker on his car, I jumped out of my chair and brought the Kodiaq back into the shortlist with a bang.<\/p>\n We want a 7-seater simple, the Kodiaq just about qualifies for the criteria, we don\u2019t use the 3rd row as often now but still the fact that our Fortuner has a pretty usable one makes it a bad pre-shortlist shortcoming for the Kodiaq.<\/p>\n The after-sales quality, reliability of the DQ381 and parts availability a few years down the line give me anxiety and is something I don\u2019t want my parents to go through just because I want the Kodiaq.<\/p>\n The MIND has a very simple and solid case for itself like always with the Innova HyCross.<\/p>\n Stick with a Toyota that we have been associated with for the last 17 years, with no issues on the after-sales and part availability front. Can be serviced at a meagre cost throughout its lifetime with us. Has oodles and oodles of space across the cabin. Hybrid will ensure low running costs and a bit of saving the environment from our side.<\/p>\n Both the Innova HyCross and \u0160koda Kodiaq are fantastic products in their own way, both punch well above their weights<\/p>\n Should we compromise on the quality of plastics, a slightly underpowered engine, a long waiting period, slightly fewer features in the VX(O) and poor overall headlights and go for the Innova HyCross VX(O) 8-seater<\/p>\n OR<\/p>\n Should we compromise on the overall after-sales and parts availability at a later date, space in the 3rd row, and reliability of the DQ381 and go with the \u0160koda Kodiaq L&K \/ Sportline?<\/p>\n So which one should we go with? HEART vs HEAD. This is the 3.4 million rupee question that I can\u2019t seem to wrap my head around!<\/p>\n Looking forward to reading all the opinions shared by the esteemed members of the forum.<\/p>\n Here’s what GTO<\/strong> had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n I know you are tempted by the Kodiaq, but you already have a fun crossover in the X3.<\/p>\n Pick the Innova Hycross. You’ll save a couple of lakhs, it’s more practical, spacious, reliable, and efficient. Most importantly, your parents will love it more than the Kodiaq. After all, they are the primary users of this car.<\/p>\n I believe any garage should have diversity. Instead of two German crossovers parked side by side, I’d any day prefer a German SUV (your X3 for the fun & engineering) alongside a practical MPV. The latter can also be put through the rough use you wouldn’t subject an X3 to.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian VRJ<\/strong> had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n The options in the 40-50L segment are very limited. I recently got the ZX(O) Hycross. I drove around 4,500 km in the past 4 months. I also own a 2018 Fortuner 4×2 MT. Your observations are spot on with regard to the Hycross.<\/p>\n Major cons of the Hycross:<\/strong><\/p>\n But why did I get the Hycross?<\/strong><\/p>\n Major pros of the Hycross:<\/strong><\/p>\n So, the light steering with ventilated and comfortable seats wireless CarPlay with good enough audio and the smooth CVT with the petrol hybrid make it a fabulous car in the city. This is what I wanted in my daily car. Ticks all the boxes. Hycross is a good daily city car. On the highways, it\u2019s the opposite. The engine noise, the CVT and the lights make me regret buying the Hycross. Not that you can drive the Hycross on the highway with those horrible lights. Fortunately, I have the Fortuner MT for highways. The Hycross is a no-nonsense comfortable and efficient car that can last 10-15 years, whereas the Kodiaq is a fancier comfortable inefficient sophisticated car. Both have their pros and cons. Depends on your running and priorities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian manofinfinity<\/strong> had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n I would suggest going with the Hycross as you already have X3 a pretty good German All-Rounder, we also would have considered Kodiaq if it had a diesel engine, 2.0 TSI will be a fuel guzzler for Sure, you already have a petrol X3.<\/p>\n Hycross has better Space and ride quality compared to Kodiaq, will keep your Family Happy for a long time and I feel would be a good upgrade over Fortuner.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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This is a very difficult case of HEART vs MIND<\/h2>\n
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