Video summary

1 Year With My Toyota Hyryder E NeoDrive Completed 15000km Experience kia rha👆😍

Main summary

Key takeaways

Product Review

Product reviewed

Toyota Hyryder (E) / “Hyryder e NeoDrive” (mild-hybrid) — specifically the base variant. The speaker notes it has no screen in stock, and a 5-speed manual (no 6th gear).

Key features mentioned

  • Mild-hybrid system
  • 1.5L petrol engine (same engine family used across variants in the speaker’s comparison)
  • Ground clearance: 210 mm
  • Tyres: 17-inch (mentions 215/60 sizing)
  • No cruise control (manual cruising to maintain speed)

Base variant limitations

  • No screen
    • Speaker installed an aftermarket unit with a reverse camera
    • Mentions potential 360 camera option, but requires additional setup
  • Rear seat: bench type with limited recline
  • Rear AC vent available

Exterior update (after one year)

  • Minor changes in lights, front look, and rear look
  • Otherwise, largely the same

Real-world experience (1 year / ~15,600 km)

Fuel efficiency / mileage

  • Current indicated efficiency: ~19.7 km/l at 15,600 km
  • The speaker mentions a typical comparison gap: MID vs tank-to-tank differs by ~19–20 (as stated in subtitles)

Efficiency under different conditions (AC on)

  • Light city traffic: ~16–18 km/l
  • Heavy city traffic: ~14.5 km/l (example: Delhi)
  • Highway at 110–120 km/h (manual cruise): ~18–19 km/l

  • Highway at 70–90 km/h: ~21–22 km/l (approx.)

  • The speaker feels the company claim of ~21 km/l is achievable

  • They personally see ~22–25 km/l when cruising gently (as stated)
  • Driving style impact: gentle acceleration improves average

Driving comfort & suspension / potholes

  • Suspension praised: small potholes feel “nothing” to the car
  • Ground clearance + tyre size help with pothole comfort
  • Overall comfort verdict is mixed due to seating (detailed in cons)

Pros (unique positive points)

  • Good mileage for a petrol mild-hybrid (speaker found it better than expected vs other petrols)
  • Pothole handling / suspension + high ground clearance (210 mm)
  • Perceived power adequacy: speaker does not feel the engine is underpowered
  • Base value: “features for ~₹12–13 lakh” is a key selling point
  • Efficient highway cruising if speed is managed (even without cruise control)

Cons / drawbacks (unique negative points)

Seating comfort issues

  • Front seats: “ok”
  • Rear seats: uncomfortable for long drives
  • Speaker suggests after ~180 km, you need to stop
  • Rear bench:
    • Limited recline
    • Under-thigh support not special
  • Comparison: previous Tata Tigor seats were softer and more comfortable

Poor plastic quality

  • Speaker claims panels scratch easily from rough touch/fingertip slips
  • Mentions gap/fit differences when pressing (suggesting inferior finish)
  • Comparison: plastic quality is better in “Kota Celt” (likely a subtitle/model-name error)

Transmission limitation: no 6th gear

  • Manual variant has only 5 gears
  • Speaker expects this to worsen:
    • engine noise
    • possibly fuel efficiency at higher highway speeds
  • They suggest a facelift/next year should add a 6th gear

Lighting throw not good

  • Speaker calls out headlamp throw/lighting as a shortcoming

Base variant convenience limitations

  • Missing stock screen
  • Camera/360 requires aftermarket installation

Service experience

Service schedule mentioned

  • Minor: at 5,000 km
  • Major: at 10,000 km
  • Service due around 15,600 km (current mileage noted)

What happened during the described service

  • Oil/filter and AC-related filters cleaned/changed (speaker says this was the 3rd service)
  • Took extra time because the car was stuck at a washing area (crowded)
  • Other work was “quick”

Advisor behavior

  • Speaker felt the advisor was egoistic
  • Possible reason given: speaker had a Toyota base model, while others brought other trims (speaker compares behavior with other buyers like strong-hybrid owners)

Optional add-ons / payments

  • Asked about:
    • AMC
    • underbody coating
  • Has not done them yet
  • Mentions “paid around ₹ for the third service,” but the exact amount isn’t captured correctly in subtitles

Build quality / safety perception (as mentioned)

  • Speaker doesn’t call build quality “special,” but says:
    • It is okay compared to Kia Seltos
  • Crash-test results will decide the truth of build quality
    • Possible 4 to 4.5 stars mentioned (not treated as confirmed)

Comparisons made with other cars (explicit)

  • Tata Tigor (previous car)
    • Better seat softness and comfort
    • Used also for service-routine comparison
  • Kia Seltos / Seltos petrol
    • Speaker believes Hyryder mild-hybrid mileage feels better than expected from what they’d seen
  • Kia Seltos Edge ER
    • Speaker says its petrol average is not as good
  • “Kota Celt” (unclear due to subtitle inaccuracy)
    • Speaker claims plastic quality is better there
  • Highway logic related to gears
    • Without a 6th gear, noise/efficiency at 100–110 km/h may be worse

Unique points list (all distinct mentions)

  1. One-year experience after ~15,600 km
  2. Minor exterior styling differences in lights/front/rear (subtle update)
  3. Service due at ~15,600 km; minor every 5,000 km, major every 10,000 km
  4. Previous Tata Tigor had different rhythm (minor ~6–7k; major ~15,000 km; warranty ended after 2 years)
  5. Minor scratches on body; no major impact yet
  6. Base variant purchase details (from Udaipur; ~5 days delivery; price ~₹12.35 lakh on-road; bought Oct 2022)
  7. Mild hybrid + 1.5L petrol engine
  8. Current average ~19.7 km/l
  9. MID vs tank-to-tank gap (~19–20 as stated)
  10. Efficiency guidance by traffic and speed (16–18 city light; ~14.5 heavy; 18–19 at 110–120; 21–22 at 70–90)
  11. Gentle acceleration improves mileage; company claim ~21 km/l
  12. Delhi–Mumbai Expressway manual cruising example (no cruise control)
  13. Mileage considered better than CVT in petrol context (speaker claim)
  14. Ground clearance 210 mm; 17-inch tyres; pothole comfort praised
  15. Engine perceived not underpowered; compared to “Edge ER” it’s better
  16. Suspension praised for potholes
  17. Mild hybrid mentioned in contrast to strong hybrid (speaker notes mild-hybrid base variant)
  18. Plastic quality poor; easy to scratch; panel gaps/finish concerns
  19. Seats uncomfortable (rear worse), not as soft as Tigor; stop after ~180 km
  20. Rear seat bench type with limited recline; under-thigh support not special
  21. Stock base variant lacks screen; aftermarket infotainment + reverse camera installed; possible 360 via cameras
  22. Lighting throw/overall lighting not good
  23. No 6th gear in manual; only 5 gears; could increase noise and hurt highway refinement/efficiency
  24. Expectation of 6th gear in facelift/next year
  25. Service experience: works quick but waiting in washing area; advisor egoistic; declined optional add-ons
  26. Build quality “not that special,” but acceptable vs Kia Seltos; crash test will confirm; possible 4–4.5 stars mentioned
  27. Overall recommendation: value/features at ~₹12–13 lakh outweigh shortcomings

Speakers/views

  • Single primary speaker (no other distinct person clearly identified in subtitles)

Overall verdict / recommendation

Recommended if your priorities are value/features, real-world mileage, and a pothole-friendly ride, and you’re comfortable with base-variant compromises—especially:

  • Hard/uncomfortable seats (rear is worse)
  • Scratch-prone plastic quality
  • Weaker lighting
  • Manual 5-speed only (no 6th gear)

For long-distance comfort, the speaker’s past experience (Tigor) suggests you should test the seats carefully.

Original video