Toyota has lastly taken the wraps off the all-new Innova Zenix in Indonesia. This new Innova will see an India debut later this week and be known as the Innova Hycross. Sources inform us that the Innova Hycross will probably be nearly equivalent to the Innova Zenix, which provides us a transparent thought about what we are able to anticipate from the brand new Toyota MPV for India.

1. New Innova sits on TNGA-C modular platform
2. Gets optionally available sturdy hybrid powertrain
3. Is extra feature-laden than earlier than

New Innova Hycross (Zenix): dimensions and exterior

The new Innova is 4,755mm lengthy and 1,850mm large. While each these measurements are greater than the Innova Crysta, the peak is identical at 1,795mm. As far as wheelbase goes, the brand new mannequin is longer by 100mm at 2,850mm versus the two,750mm of its predecessor. It has shorter overhangs, however the longer wheelbase helps liberate extra cabin room. Toyota has, nevertheless, maintained the identical 185mm floor clearance, and method and departure angles of the Innova Crysta.

The Innova Hycross (Zenix) has a 100mm longer wheelbase than the Innova Crysta.

With the brand new Innova’s design, Toyota has fastidiously made the MPV look extra SUV-ish when seen from up entrance, however it has ensured that it nonetheless seems to be unmistakably like an Innova when seen from each different angle. The nostril is upright and has a big hexagonal grille completed in distinction black with chrome surrounds. Its large entrance bumper has a singular cheatline within the centre that merges with triangular models on every nook, which, in flip, home the large, horizontal LED daytime operating lamps on larger variants. There are fake aluminium bits neatly positioned on every nook of the bumper.

The upright nostril and a big hexagonal grille give it an SUV-like look.

The headlamps are large, wraparound models with twin layers housing LED projector models, with chrome separators dividing every lamp. The headlamp set-up, nevertheless, varies primarily based on the variant. There are additionally what appear to be one other set of daytime operating lamps on the highest like an ‘eyebrow’.

Moving on to the perimeters, two distinctive creases run throughout the size of the doorways with each neatly merging with the wraparound tail-lamps, resembling the styling on the Avanza Veloz MPV offered abroad. The Innova Hycross’ glasshouse appears to be as huge as that of the outgoing Innova Crysta, promising ample cabin room for all three rows of seats. The alloy wheel design seems to be upmarket and offers the brand new Innova a premium look.

New Innova Hycross (Zenix): inside

Just like the outside, the brand new Innova’s inside can be a whole departure from the Innova Crysta. The dashboard design is all new and encompasses a twin-layer set-up, thereby liberating more room for the driving force and entrance passenger. While the dashboard seems to be distinctive, the centre console, steering wheel and full digital instrument cluster appear to be just like the one seen on the latest-gen Toyota Voxy MPV, which is offered in some worldwide markets. There’s additionally a big recess on the passenger facet for storage, simply above the glove field.

The inside of the Innova Hycross (Zenix) has components borrowed from the Voxy MPV offered overseas.

The dashboard and aircon vents get a silver end, however what stands out right here is the 10-inch floating touchscreen, whereas decrease variants get a 9-inch touchscreen and an analog instrument cluster that includes a smaller 4.2-inch multi-info show.

What can be new is the dashboard-mounted gear lever console, which frees up area between the entrance seats. Higher variants will get a dual-tone inside with leather-based seats completed in Dark brown (mocha) and an all-black theme. As far as seating layouts go, the Innova Hycross comes with 7- and 8-seat configurations relying on the variant.

Toyota Innova Hycross (Zenix): options listing, security

The new Innova Hycross will get much more tools than earlier than. Higher variants get full-LED headlamps, LED daytime operating lamps, greater alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, wi-fi charging, 360-degree digital camera, ambient lighting, fake wooden and aluminum end on the inside, quilted leather-based seats, second row captain seats with ottoman perform amongst others.

Higher variants of the Innova Hycross (Zenix) get 10-inch leisure screens on the rear.

Additionally, larger variants additionally get as many as 4 USB C-ports throughout the cabin and devoted local weather management for second row passengers. It additionally will get an auto maintain perform, digital parking brake and drive modes. Top variants in Indonesia additionally get twin 10-inch screens for second row passengers.

The new Innova Hycross will get Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 that features tech like Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist. Additionally, the brand new Innova additionally will get security options like a number of airbags, three-point seatbelts for all passengers, ABS and EBD amongst others. The Innova Hycross additionally will get 4 wheel disc brakes for all variants.

Toyota Innova Hycross (Zenix): powertrain and gasoline effectivity

The Innova Hycross is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine that, on some variations, is paired with fifth-gen sturdy hybrid tech (the M20A FXS). This engine, like most Toyota hybrid models, makes use of an Atkinson or Miller cycle for better effectivity. It churns out 152hp and 187Nm of torque coupled to an electrical motor for a mixed energy output of 186hp.

Additionally, Toyota has additionally launched a non-hybrid model of the identical 1987cc engine (M20A-FKS), which places out 174hp and 197Nm, and comes mated to a CVT gearbox. There isn’t any phrase on a handbook gearbox on provide on any variant as of now.

While the ARAI-certified gasoline effectivity determine for the Innova Hycross might be revealed later within the week, comparable spec SUVs and folks carriers on the identical Toyota platform, anticipate a gasoline effectivity quantity between 20-23kpl for the Innova Hycross hybrid. Similar to the Hyryder, the brand new Innova Hycross may even include a full-EV mode on the sturdy hybrid variants.

Toyota Innova Hycross: anticipated worth in India

The Innova Hycross is being inbuilt Toyota’s plant primary in Bidadi exterior Bengaluru; the Hyryder is manufactured in plant quantity two. Toyota India sellers say the Innova Hycross is more likely to be priced simply above the outgoing Innova Crysta, someplace between Rs 22 lakh-28 lakh, ex-showroom.

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