New 2021 Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift vs MG Hector Plus BS6 - Spec Comparison [Video]

Toyota is considered as the MPV King in the Indian market, all thanks to the Innova Crysta. The Innova Crysta is a very popular MPV in our country and also one of the best-selling ones with over 8.80 lakh units sold till date. The current-gen Innova Crysta was launched in the Indian market in 2016 and now, the company has given it a mid-life update. Recently, the new Innova Crysta Facelift was launched in India and so today we will be comparing it against its arch-rival, the MG Hector Plus. The Hector Plus was also recently launched in India and it is selling in very good numbers. So, here we have for you a detailed specification-based comparison of the new 2021 Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift vs the MG Hector Plus BS6.

2021 Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift vs MG Hector Plus: Looks and Colour Options

Well, looks are a subjective choice and it depends on you which one you like the most. However, talking in general, both these cars (or rather MPVs) look really good and they have a macho appeal. Though the Innova Crysta is the older car here, with the recent update, it has become more handsome than before. The Hector Plus is also a good-looking MPV and it gets a lot of new-age elements. Talking about colour options, the Hector Plus is available in six colour shades - Starry Sky Blue, Glaze Red, Burgundy Red, Starry Black, Candy White and Aurora Silver. The new Innova Crysta Facelift BS6, on the other hand, is available in seven different colour shades. They are White Pearl Crystal Shine, Garnet Red, Sparkling Black Crystal Shine, Silver, Avant-Garde Bronze, Super White and Grey.

Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift vs MG Hector Plus: Dimensions and Capacity

Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift vs MG Hector Plus: Engine and Transmission

Petrol Engines:

The new 2021 Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift is powered by a BS6-compliant 2.7-litre petrol engine that churns out 164 PS of power at 5200 RPM and 245 Nm of peak torque at 4000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission with sequential shift. The new MG Hector Plus, on the other hand, gets a BS6-compliant 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that churns out 143 PS of power at 5000 RPM and 250 Nm of peak torque between 1600-3600 RPM. This petrol mill is also available with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The non-hybrid petrol motor is paired to a six-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) while the petrol hybrid comes mated to a six-speed manual gearbox only. 

Diesel Engines:

Now, talking about the oil-burners on offer. The new facelifted 2021 Toyota Innova Crysta is powered by a BS6-compliant 2.4-litre diesel engine. This oil-burner churns out 148 PS of power at 3400 RPM and 360 Nm of peak torque between 1400-2600 RPM (for automatic transmission) and 343 Nm of peak torque between 1400-2800 RPM (for manual transmission). It comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission with sequential shift. The MG Hector Plus, on the other hand, gets a BS6-compliant 2.0-litre diesel engine that churns out 170 PS of power at 3750 RPM and 350 Nm of peak torque between 1750-2500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a six-speed manual gearbox only.

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Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift vs MG Hector Plus: Creature Comforts and Safety Features

Like most other modern-day cars, the new Innova Crysta Facelift as well as the Hector Plus are fairly loaded with features. The new Innova Crysta gets a Smart Playcast 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Whereas, the Hector Plus gets a big and superior 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that is compatible with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and gets MG's i-Smart 2.0 connected car features. Both these MPVs get safety features like ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, front and rear parking sensors, reverse parking camera (MG gets 360-degree parking camera), etc. and many others. Also, while the Innova Crysta is available both as a seven-seater as well as an eight-seater, the MG Hector Plus is currently available as a six-seater only. 

2021 Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift vs MG Hector Plus: Price

Finally, talking about the prices, so the price of the petrol variants of the new 2021 Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift starts at Rs. 16.26 lakhs and it goes up to Rs. 22.48 lakhs. The price of the diesel variants of the new facelifted Innova Crysta ranges between Rs. 16.64 lakhs - Rs. 24.33 lakhs. All prices stick to Ex-showroom pan-India (except Kerala). Talking about the new MG Hector Plus, its petrol variants are priced between Rs. 16.69 lakhs - Rs. 18.35 lakhs while the diesel variants are priced between Rs. 15.69 lakhs - Rs. 18.68 lakhs. Again, all prices stick to Ex-showroom pan-India (except Kerala).

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So, this was our detailed specification-based comparison of the new 2021 Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift vs the MG Hector Plus BS6. Which among these will be your pick? Do share your opinions with us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.