The much awaited Toyota Innova Crysta was first previewed at the 2016 Auto Expo and now the company has finally launched it for a starting price of Rs. 13.83 lakh. Since the Innova comes in a brand new avatar, it gets a refreshed design as well as new engine and transmission options. But the keeping in mind the price of the previous versions of the Innova one does wonder why the starting price has jumped by almost Rs. 2.5 lakh for the base version and more than Rs. 4 lakh for the top variant.
The refreshed design philosophy of the Innova gives it a more bulky and aggressive look at the same time the interiors of this MPV resonate a more plush and premium cabin. While a major chunk of the sales volumes of the previous version has come from the commercial vehicle space, the move to make it a more premium and up market MPV may be to discourage the purchase of this vehicle for commercial use. The new Innova Crysta is available with two grades with an automatic transmission (Zx & Gx) and four grades with manual transmission (Zx, Vx, Gx & G).
The MPV is also available with a new 2.8L engine which has been mated to a 6-Speed automatic transmission and a new 2.4L engine which has been mated to a new 5-Speed manual transmission. Unlike the previous version of the MPV which was available with a 2.0L petrol option the new Innova Crysta will be available with only two diesel engine options. This also means that the Innova cannot be purchased in New Delhi and adjoining areas of the region thanks to the dictate Honorable Supreme Court.
The new 2.8L diesel mill produces 171.5bhp at 3400 rpm and 360Nm of torque from 1200 to 3400 rpm which ensures a healthy amount of power produced at the mid range of the band. The low end torque produced at the start of the band will cater for enough torque to propel this mammoth vehicle through tough terrains as well. The 2.8L mill however will only be available with a 6-Speed sequential shift auto box and will cost you a minimum of Rs. 16 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2.4L mill however will be only available with a 5-Speed manual transmission and produces 147.8bhp at 3400rpm and 343Nm of torque from 1400 to 2800rpm. The 2.4L mill does not stand too far behind the 2.8L in terms of performance and on the fuel efficiency front both vehicles fare the almost the same. The 2.5L diesel mill on the previous version of the Innova produced 102bhp which when compared to the new 2.4l and 2.8L engines is a lot less.
The new Innova Crysta features a new front grill, auto LED projector headlamps, 17' alloys, electrically retractable and adjustable ORVMs, smart key, rear inverted tail lamps, welcome lamps on ORVMs and an easy closing tail gate. On the inside the cabin of the new 2016 Innova Crysta boasts of ambient lighting, a start/ stop button, 7' touch screen infotainment system, multi-function steering wheel, leather upholstery, wooden finish on the interior panels, cooled glove box, one touch tumble fold second row, auto rear AC with digital temperature display, easy slide front passenger seats, foldable seatback tray with a cup holder, smart phone integration through USB and AUX.
The new version of the Toyota Innova also gets a good amount of features on the safety front with 7 Airbags, Hill-Start Assist, ABS, Vehicle Stability management and a GOA body. With an all new suspension setup to reduce bounce and pitch the new Innova Crysta also enhances stability and comfort for passengers. Toyota has also provided two driving modes in the Innova Crysta -- Power Mode and Eco Mode which comes as standard across all variants. However the base variants will get only three airbags and miss out on features like vehicle stability management and hill start assist.
To look at and drive the new Innova Crysta definitely seems to be superior to its predecessor. The Indian commuters widely accepted and adored the Innova for its versatility and capability, now at the crescent of the Innova Crysta's popularity, one can wonder whether customers are willing to pay a hefty price of Rs. 20.8 lakh (ex-showroom) for a more contemporary MUV. The new Innova Crysta does have a solid bang for your buck but there are plenty of options in the market which are equally good but in our opinion the legacy of the Innova will be carried forward by the new Crysta with ardor.
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