Toyota has debuted the first teaser of the facelifted Innova Hycross ahead of its launch on Wednesday, 25 November. The updated MPV is expected to bring styling revisions, a longer list of features, and a novel flex-fuel strong hybrid powertrain.
Toyota Innova Hycross facelift teaser: What does it show?
Taisor-like DRL signatures
Not much is shown in the teaser, but it does confirm a pair of new headlamps for the Innova Hycross facelift. These headlamps house LED DRL signatures similar to the ones of the Toyota Taisor compact SUV. Other likely changes on the outside are a fresh grille design, revised bumpers and tail-lamps, and updated alloy wheels.
Expected interior upgrades
For the facelift’s interior, Toyota may offer the larger 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital driver's display seen in the recently updated Indonesia-spec Innova Hycross. New colour schemes and upholsteries are expected to be included too.
Expected powertrain upgrades
As noted previously, the Innova Hycross facelift is anticipated to be the first flex-fuel strong hybrid model to launch in India. The powertrain is likely to be the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder strong hybrid one of the current Innova Hycross, but with flex-fuel compliance for the engine. It remains to be seen which ethanol blends will be supported by the Innova Hycross flex-fuel hybrid, as well as whether the non-hybrid variants will be compatible with blends beyond E20.
Price estimate
As for pricing, the Toyota Innova Hycross facelift is expected to command a slight premium over the current model, which costs Rs 19.53 lakh-31.84 lakh (ex-showroom). The Innova Hycross facelift will continue to rival the Maruti Suzuki Invicto – both are badge-engineered siblings, so it remains to be seen if the Invicto will receive a similar facelift.