The Victoris, which has a standard naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine that’s paired with a six-speed automatic, isn’t very punchy, and overtaking requires a lot of effort. The strong hybrid Victoris is better and worth considering if you can stretch your budget.
The Innova HyCross GX variants come with a 2-litre naturally aspirated engine, which, with a full load, feels a bit underpowered when you want to overtake quickly. We understand you find your Ciaz 1.3 diesel underpowered, and that’s because of the diesel engine’s considerable turbo lag and lack of immediate response when you floor it.
If you also find the Hyundai Creta underpowered in the city, then only a turbo-petrol will satisfy you. The Virtus will give you the driving satisfaction you are looking for, and at the same time, will navigate bad roads and potholes fairly well. It has much higher ground clearance than your Ciaz, so speed breakers shouldn’t pose a problem.