KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Innova Hycross starts at Rs 19.94 lakh and goes up to Rs 32.58 lakh ex-showroom
- First Toyota car to score 5 Star saftey rating in Bharat NCAP
- Level 2 ADAS only available with top - ZX(O) variant
Toyota Innova Hycross - the beloved premium MPV has scored a perfect 5-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test and this is the first ever vehicle by Toyota India to do so. Launched in 2022, Innova Hycross is available with two powertrain options - SHEV and a 2.0L petrol engine. Let's find out more about its test scores below, and in the meantime, make sure to join 91Wheels WhatsApp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Toyota Innova Hycross
In the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) test, it scored 30.47 out of 32, and 45.00 out of 49 in the Child Occupant Protection (COP). Moreover, this rating applies on all the variants of the Hycross. Breaking down these scores more, this car has scored 14.47 out of 16.00 in the frontal offset deformable barrier test and 16.00 out of 16.00 in the side movable deformable barrier test.
Nobody had doubts on the Innova Hycross saftey but now it has become a certified safe car. To add more, 6-airbags, hill start assist, seat belt reminder, EPB with auto hold, ABS with EBD, front and reverse parking sensors, like saftey features are standard across all variants. On top of that, the ZX(O) is equipped with Level 2 ADAS features, which includes - Pre-Collision System, Auto High Beam, and Blind Spot Monitor to name a few. This 1970 kg MPV starts at Rs 19.94 lakh ex-showroom and goes up to Rs 32.58 lakh ex-showroom.
Powertrain Comparison
Another interesting trait about this MPV is its two powertrain options - one is a naturally aspirated petrol engine and another one is a hybrid. Now, the Innova Hycross Hybrid ARAI fuel efficiency is 23.24 kmpl, and the non-hybrid is around 16.13 kmpl. For people who want to achieve high mileage, going with the Hybrid is the best option, as this car in city traffic can run solely on EV mode, and during that period, it will easily give a mileage of 20+ kmpl.
| Engines | Petrol | Petrol + Hybrid |
| Displacement | 2.0L | 2.0L |
| Battery | Na | 168 cell Ni-MH battery |
| Power | 175 PS | 186 PS |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 188 Nm engine / 206 Nm motor torque |
| Transmission | CVT with Sequential Shift | e-Drive with Sequential Shift |
| Driving Mode Switch | Eco Only | Eco + Normal + Power |
Verdict
Toyota Innova Hycross, the MPV with no haters, has achieved a new milestone, which will have a positive impact on sales numbers, as customers now ask for safety ratings. Although it has always remained a hot seller. To add more, this car doesn't have a direct rival - the closest one is the Carens Clavis, but that's a smaller vehicle. Let's see how potential customers respond to it. Well, stay tuned for all the latest automotive updates and keep an eye on 91Wheels.
