Comparison: Toyota Innova Hycross vs Toyota Innova Crysta

Last updated 4 weeks ago
toyota Innova hycross vs toyota innova crysta
Last updated 4 weeks ago

The Toyota Innova Hycross was launched in India at Rs. 19.15 – 28.97 lakh (ex-showroom), attracting numerous potential buyers for itself. While the Toyota Innova Hycross was essentially the next generation of the Innova, it was sold alongside the very popular Toyota Innova Crysta with deliveries commencing in January 2023. The Japanese carmaker left no stone unturned when making the 7- & 8-seater Innova Hycross as premium as possible as it was positioned above the Innova Crysta and served those looking to own a premium Toyota 7-seater.

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On the other hand, the Toyota Innova Crysta is the undisputed king of the MUV segment and has remained Toyota’s best-selling model for years. In India, the 7-& 8-seater MUV has built a reputation for its unmatched comfort and perennial durability, so much so that it is one of the few cars that command a great resale value. The launch of Innova Hycross is destined to draw comparison with the Innova Crysta, either to justify the higher asking price of the Hycross or settle for the capable Crysta. If you are in a similar dilemma, this comparison of the Innova Hycross vs the Innova Crysta on multiple factors will help you decide between the two MUVs.

Toyota Innova Hycross vs Toyota Innova Crysta: Dimensions

Toyota Innova hycross
Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota Innova Crysta

Length

4,755 mm

4,735 mm

Width

1,850 mm

1,830 mm

Height

1,795 mm

1,795 mm

Wheelbase

2,850 mm

2,750 mm

Boot Space

300 litres

300 litres

In terms of appearance, the SUV inspired  design of the Toyota Innova Hycross is its most prominent highlight. Both MUVs have hexagonal grilles, however, the one on the Hycross has a honeycomb pattern, while the one on Crysta features multiple horizontal slats. Moreover, the Hycross has slimmer wraparound headlights than those of the Crysta, and are now full-LED units divided by chrome separators.

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Toyota Innova crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta

Coming to the size, the Hycross is slightly bigger than Crysta in all dimensions, except the similar height. The additional 100 mm of wheelbase and 20 mm of extra width make the Hycross notably more spacious than the Crysta. However, the Innova Crysta has more than enough space and has always been regarded as one of the most comfortable 7- & 8-seater cars in India. The 300 litres of boot space in both MUVs is sufficient for most luggage-carrying needs, with the option of folding the third row to open up more space present on both cars.

Toyota Innova Hycross vs Toyota Innova Crysta: Engine & Transmission

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota Innova Crysta

Engine

2.0 litre petrol engine 2.0 litre strong hybrid petrol engine

2.7 litre petrol engine 2.4 litre turbo diesel engine (discontinued)

Power

174 PS

186 PS

166 PS

150 PS

Torque

197 Nm

187 Nm

245 Nm

360 Nm

Transmission

CVT automatic for 2.0 litre petrol e-CVT for strong hybrid

5-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic for both engines

Mileage

21.1 km/l (hybrid)

10.6 km/l for petrol 15.6 km/l for diesel

The powertrain comparison brings out a dramatic difference between both MUVs. The smaller 2.0 litre petrol engine of the Innova Hycross has been tuned to produce more power than the bigger 2.7 litre petrol engine of the Innova Crysta. On the other hand, due to better torque figures, the Crysta will feel punchier than Hycross, and even deliver better acceleration. All the same, better fuel economy is the need of the hour, and with its 21.1 km/l mileage figures, the Hycross has a strong lead in this department. However, the removal of the manual transmission from the Hycross is a limitation.

Moreover, just like Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, the Hycross is expected to come with EV-only mode on the strong hybrid variants. Nevertheless, if a diesel-powered Innova is what you are looking for, then the Innova Crysta is the only option, and since the diesel engine on Innova has been discontinued, you can own one from the used car market only.

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Toyota Innova Hycross vs Toyota Innova Crysta: Features & Comfort

toyota Innova hycross interior
Toyota Innova Hycross Interior

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota Innova Crysta

Infotainment system

10-inch touchscreen infotainment system

8-inch touchscreen infotainment system

Music system

9-speaker JBL sound system

6-speaker music system

Climate control

Multi-zone (front and rear) automatic

Automatic

Ventilated seats

Ventilated front seats

Not available

Adjustable steering

Tilt and telescopic (expected)

Tilt and telescopic

Drive modes

Power, Eco, Normal, and Full-EV mode (Strong Hybrid only)

Not available

Instrument cluster

7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster

Analogue

Sunroof

Panoramic sunroof

Not available

Adjustable seats (manual or electric)

8-way powered driver seat with memory function & powered captain seats in second row

8-way powered driver seat

Rear AC vents

Available

Available

60:40 rear seat split

Second row

Second row

Cruise control

Adaptive cruise control

Available

In terms of interiors, the Innova Hycross has a completely new design compared to the Innova Crysta. The most overt difference is the free-standing touch screen mounted at the top of the dashboard, with the central AC vents below it, while the Crysta sports its touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard, flanked by the central AC vents. In addition to that, while Crysta has knobs and dials for the air conditioning, the Hycross gets only buttons. The gear lever on the Hycross has been integrated into the dashboard, whereas it is mounted on the floor in the Innova Crysta. While the lower variants of both Hycross and Crysta have an all-black interior, the Hycross’s higher variants get a black and brown interior and Crysta’s higher variants have a black and beige interior.

Toyota Innova Crysta Interior
Toyota Innova Crysta Interior

Without a shadow of doubt, the Hycross is leaps ahead of the Crysta in the features department. The key advantages of the Hycross include segment-first powered captain seats for the second row (7-seater) with ottoman function, panoramic sunroof, connected car tech, ventilated front seats, powered tailgate, 9-speaker JBL sound system. These features together offer a more premium and comfortable passenger experience for those in the second row compared to the Innova Crysta. The addition of the panoramic sunroof on the Hycross makes the cabin feel more open and spacious than the Crysta, which complements the overall premium experience inside the Hycross.

The Crysta on the other hand has so far been the most premium as well as coveted offering in its segment and has more than enough features to deliver a supremely comfortable and convenient passenger experience to all 7 or 8 occupants.

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Toyota Innova Hycross vs Toyota Innova Crysta: Safety Features

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota Innova Crysta

G-NCAP Safety Rating

Not tested

Not tested

Airbags

Up to six

Up to seven

ABS with EBD

Yes

Yes

ESC

Yes

Yes

Traction Control

Not revealed

Yes

Automatic headlamps

Yes

Yes

Rain-sensing Wipers

Not revealed

Yes

Hill hold assist

Yes

Yes

Hill descent control

Yes

Yes

Rear sensors

Yes

Yes

Rear parking camera

360-degree camera

Yes

ISOFIX Child seat anchor points

Yes

Yes

ADAS

Yes

No

As can be seen, both MUVs have been loaded with many safety features to ensure maximum safety. However, the Toyota Innova Hycross has a big edge over the Toyota Innova Crysta, due to the availability of an electronic parking brake with auto hold and some Level 2 ADAS safety features such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane departure and keep assist, automatic high beam, rear cross-traffic alert, and a pre-collision system.

Toyota Innova Hycross vs Toyota Innova Crysta: Price comparison

Toyota Innova Hycross

Toyota Innova Crysta

Base variants (Ex-Showroom)

Rs. 19.15 – 19.20 lakh

Rs. 18.09 – 18.14 lakh

Mid variants (Ex-Showroom)

Rs. 24.01 – 24.06 lakh

Rs. 19.02 – 19.07 lakh

Upper mid variants (Ex-Showroom)

Rs. 28.33 lakh

Rs. 20.95 lakh

Top variant

Rs. 28.97 lakh

Rs. 23.83 lakh

The Toyota Innova Hycross is clearly pricier than Innova Crysta. However, the higher price of Innova Hycross seems a small premium to pay for its considerably more spacious cabin, an attractive abundance of additional premium features, increased safety, and better mileage. Moreover, it’s worth noting, the base variant: G variant of Innova Hycross is priced Rs. 18.30 – 18.35 lakh (ex-showroom) which is exclusively available to fleet operators only.

Toyota Innova Hycross vs Toyota Innova Crysta: Summary

In conclusion, this comparison does tip the scale in favour of the Toyota Innova Hycross for increased safety, a lengthier feature list, extra space, and better fuel economy. Therefore, if you are comfortable stretching your budget by Rs. 4-5 lakh, then Toyota Innova Hycross is the one you should choose. Also, it’s worth noting the ADAS safety suite and panoramic sunroof offered in the Hycross, are not available in the Kia Carnival priced at Rs. 30.99 – 35.49 lakh (ex-showroom) and the Toyota Fortuner priced at Rs. 32.59 – 50.34 lakh. However, if that’s too much for your budget extension, and you are looking to own a premium MUV under Rs. 20 lakh, then the Toyota Innova Crysta will fulfill all your needs.

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Toyota Innova Hycross vs Toyota Innova Crysta: FAQs

  1. Q. Among Toyota Innova Crysta and Toyota Innova Hycross, which one is bigger?

    The Toyota Innova Hycross measures 4,755mm in length, 1,850mm in width and 1,795mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,850mm. The Innova Crysta measures 4,735mm in length, 1,830mm in width, and 1,795mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,750mm. This makes the Toyota Innova Hycross slightly bigger than Toyota Innova Crysta in almost all dimensions, except the height.

  2. Q. Does Toyota Innova Hycross have a sunroof?

    Yes, the Toyota Innova Hycross has a panoramic sunroof.

  3. Q. Does Toyota Innova Hycross have a diesel engine?

    No, the Toyota Innova Hycross doesn’t have a diesel engine.

  4. Q. Among Toyota Innova Crysta and Toyota Innova Hycross, which one is more fuel efficient?

    The Toyota Innova Crysta offers a mileage of 10.6 km/l for petrol and 15.6 km/l for diesel, whereas the Toyota Innova Hycross offers a mileage of 21.1 km/l for petrol. This makes Hycross considerably more fuel-efficient than Crysta.

  5. Q. Which is the safer MUV out of the two?

    The Toyota Innova Hycross has a big edge over the Toyota Innova Crysta, due to the availability of an electronic parking brake with auto hold and some Level 2 ADAS safety features such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane departure and keep assist, automatic high beam, rear cross-traffic alert, and a pre-collision system.

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