Toyota has launched the facelifted Innova Crysta in India. it’s available in three variants (GX, VX and ZX) unlike the pre-facelift version that would be had in five (G, G+, GX, VX and ZX). The facelifted MPV is priced from Rs 16.26 lakh to Rs 24.33 lakh (ex-showroom India except Kerala). The lower-specced G and G+ variants are still on sale within the pre-facelift avatar and sold exclusively to fleet customers.
Changes on the surface are limited to a rather redesigned gloss-black front grille with chrome surround flanked by LED headlamps, a revised front bumper with vertically-positioned turn indicators and circular fog lamps, and a replacement set of dual-tone alloy wheels (16-inch for GX and VX and 17-inch for ZX). The buttocks of the updated MPV remains unchanged.
On the within , it now comes with a much bigger 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The facelifted Innova Crysta gets tan brown upholstery for the top-spec ZX variant only. Toyota has stated that customers can avail connected car tech features like real-time vehicle tracking, geo-fencing, last parked location, and more as optional accessories. In terms of features, it continues to be offered with control , powered driver’s seat, auto-LED headlamps, and ambient lighting. Safety features contains up to seven airbags, vehicle stability control, and front (new) and rear parking sensors.
The facelifted Innova Crysta is obtainable with an equivalent petrol and diesel engines as before: 2.7-litre petrol (166PS/245Nm) and a couple of .4-litre diesel (150PS/360Nm). Both are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and offer a 6-speed converter unit as an option.
Toyota has priced the facelifted MPV at a premium of up to Rs 70,000 compared to the pre-facelift Innova Crysta that retailed between Rs 15.66 lakh and Rs 23.63 lakh (ex-showroom). The premium is steep given the absence of the lower-specced G and G+ variants. It rekindles its rivalry with the likes of the MG Hector Plus and therefore the upcoming Tata Gravitas and Hexa BS6.