What are the New Features of the Toyota Innova Crysta?

Japanese automobile major, Toyota Motors, has introduced an upgraded version of its highly popular Innova model. The company has not only added a lot more style but also a better muscular design and named it the Toyota Innova Crysta. A step up from the original, the new Crysta is based on Toyota’s new TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform. The vehicle is expected to compete with the Mahindra XUV 500 and the Tata Hexa.  

New Stylish Exteriors

The new Crysta has a boxy MPV design with a lower roof, making the vehicle look longer. The styling of all the variants is the same, with a huge two-slat hexagonal grille with wide double barrel projector-halogen headlamps (with DRLs) on either side. The rear has a set of boomerang shaped tail lamps under the rear windscreen, along with neat sheet metal curves, a roof spoiler, and a bumper design which allows for easier and wider access to the boot.

The 16 inch alloy wheels are the new addition and have been included in all the variants of the Crysta, as compared to the 17 inch wheels in the ZX variant earlier.

New and Comfortable Interiors

In terms of the interiors, the new Toyota Innova has all black interiors, except for the top-spec automatic variant, which has tan coloured upholstery. The cabin is packed with new features, including power windows, automatic climate control, a new touch screen infotainment system with navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB. An automatic climate control system with a blower for rear passengers is another inclusion in this new Innova.

The new vehicle also has a lot of storage space, besides tables for the second row and 12-volt sockets for the third row. This SUV also gets disc brakes up front. Safety features include dual front airbags with knee airbag, ABS and EBD in all the variants. The automatic variants get hill assist and ESP features too.

Engine Transmission and Mileage

Available in two diesel and one petrol variants, the Crysta also comes with projector headlamps. The 2.4-litre diesel unit producing 147bhp and 360Nm of torque and is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The 2.8-litre mill develops 174bhp of power at 3400rpm and 360Nm of torque from as low as 1200rpm and is mated to an automatic gearbox.

The petrol version comes with a 2.7-litre motor that’s good for 166bhp at 5200rpm and 245Nm of torque at 4000rpm, and is offered with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

The upgrade in the Innova’s exteriors, interiors, colour options and its advanced safety features make the Toyota Innova Crysta a worthy buy.