- The Innova Hycross will be unveiled in November 2022
- This MPV is expected to be priced at Rs 20 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi
- It will be made available in two engine options. No diesel engine will be on offer
Toyota Innova is not just a name but a brand in itself. Right from the first model to the latest, Crysta, the MPV market is dominated by Innova only. Now, the Japanese carmaker is soon going to launch Innova Hycross in the Indian market. In this article, we share the top 5 things the Toyota Innova Hycross gets over Innova Crysta.
New Platform
The all-new Innova Hycross sits on a monocoque chassis which is a first for any Innova. The Crysta is built on a body-on-frame chassis and gets a rear-wheel drive set-up as standard. The new Hycross will sit on a monocoque chassis and get a front-wheel-drive layout.
Engine Options
There will be no diesel engine with the Innova Hycross. Yes, you heard this right. Instead, there will be a strong hybrid motor as well as a new naturally aspirated petrol motor. The former is expected to churn as much as 192 bhp while the NA petrol will belt out 168 bhp. The hybrid move is a first again for an Innova. The strong hybrid can be useful for those travelling long distances.
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Features
The Innova Hycross is now big on features too. It will get a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, automatic climate control, cruise control, LED projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and more.
Safety
The new Innova Hycross is not only big in dimensions, features, power but also in safety. As per reports, the Hycross will also get ADAS which is a first for an Innova. Other safety equipments includes multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, electronic stability control and more. We can get drive modes as well like Normal, Eco and Sport.
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Price
One thing is for sure and that is, Innova Hycross will not be cheap. It is an expensive iteration to the existing Innova and Hycross will target customers above Crysta. We expect this upcoming MPV to be priced from Rs 20 lakh and top-model fetching till Rs 30 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Verdict
Overall, the Innova Hycross will be a better alternative for people looking for more and still wanting Toyota's reliability. Furthermore, the strong hybrid motor will be a great choice for people travelling long distances.
