Toyota Innova Crysta Diesel Vs Innova Hycross Hybrid - Which Makes More Sense?

• Toyota just introduced the Innova Hycross in India with a petrol and a hybrid variant
• The company will also sell the Innova Crysta in India at the same time.
• Bookings for the 2023 Innova Crysta diesel have already started

The brand-new Innova Hycross was just introduced in India by Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) India. Additionally, the brand just debuted the 2023 Innova Crysta diesel. Both vehicles will be sold by Toyota in India; the Innova Hycross will have a petrol and a petrol hybrid powertrain, while the Crysta will only have a diesel powertrain. We'll compare the Innova Crysta Diesel vs Innova Hycross hybrid in this article to see which one makes more sense.

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Toyota Innova Crysta Diesel Vs Innova Hycross Hybrid - Dimensions

Dimensions	Toyota Innova Crysta	Toyota Innova Hycross
Length	4,735 mm	4,755 mm
Width	1,830 mm	1,850 mm
Height	1,795 mm	1,795 mm
Wheelbase	2,750 mm	2,850 mm

Due to its monocoque structure, the Innova Hycross has larger inside room. In comparison to the Innova Crysta, the Hycross is 100 mm long in wheelbase, 20 mm wider, and 20 mm longer. The Hycross will have a roomier interior in terms of comfort.

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Toyota Innova Crysta Diesel Vs Innova Hycross Hybrid - Powertrain

Specifications	Toyota Innova Crysta Diesel	Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid
Engine	2.4-litre, Diesel Engine	2.0-litre Strong Hybrid Petrol Engine
Max. Power	148 bhp (Expected to be the same as previous iteration)	184 bhp
Max. Torque	343 Nm (Expected to be the same as previous iteration)	188 Nm
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	e-Drive Automatic

The Innova Crysta's diesel engine is a tested engine that both fleet owners and individual purchasers adore. This engine has a respectable amount of torque and performance. The hybrid powertrain of the Innova Hycross, on the other hand, is a brand-new engine for the Indian market. This engine offers more power than Crysta's diesel engine. Additionally, it is anticipated that the 2023 Crysta's diesel engine will achieve a mileage of 15 km/l, compared to the Hycross hybrid's 23 km/l.

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Toyota Innova Crysta Diesel Vs Innova Hycross Hybrid - Features

A seatback table, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an 8-way power adjustable driver seat, smart entry, an 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, leather seat colour options (Black and Camel Tan), ambient lighting, and second-row seats that recline with just one touch are all included in the 2023 Toyota Innova Crysta.

Compared to the Crysta, the new Innova Hycross has more high-end features. These features include a powered driver seat with memory, dual-zone climate control, ventilated seats, powered Ottoman seats, a 10-inch infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, a 9-speaker JBL sound system, a powered tailgate, and more.

Toyota Innova Crysta Vs Innova Hycross - Safety Features

Seven SRS airbags, front and rear parking sensors, vehicle stability control, hill-start assist control, an anti-lock braking system, brake assistance, a three-point seatbelt, electronic brakeforce distribution, and other equipment are included with the 2023 Innova Crysta.

Toyota has included connected technology in the Hycross. It has ADAS, also referred to as Toyota Safety Sense. As a result, it has features like adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane-trace assistance, rear cross-traffic alert, etc. The Hycross, meanwhile, receives 6 airbags as standard fitment.

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Verdict

For fleet owners and private owners who have extensive monthly running, the 2023 Innova Crysta diesel will be a solid option. The comfort of the Toyota Innova Crysta is well known, and its diesel engine provides good responsiveness and power. Although the pricing of the diesel engine has not yet been disclosed, we believe that it will start at Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom), making it a more affordable option than the Hycross hybrid.

The Innova Hycross hybrid, on the other hand, is a new model and has a higher starting price of Rs 24.01 lakh (ex-showroom). Despite the newness of the product and the higher price, some people can be skeptical of it.