Read our Toyota Innova Crysta comprehensive review

The new Innova has been launched and with all the improvements and upgrades, it definitely heavier on your pocket. With this new pricing, the Innova moves further away from the likes of the Maruti Ertiga and the Renault Lodgy, into a space that's uncontested for now, with a possible contender being Tata's upcoming Hexa. What's more, the Innova has already gathered a long list of bookings.

So, here are 10 things you should know about Toyota's new MPV:

1. Available at premium:

The Innova Crysta is more expensive than the model it replaces, even though Toyota has tried its best to keep costs down (sharing the conventional chassis and extensive parts with the Fortuner and Hilux). The new Innova Crysta is priced starting at Rs 13.84 and goes up to Rs 20.78 lakh for the top-spec model; a huge premium of Rs 2.5 lakh - Rs 4.2 lakh over the predecessor. The old Innova already commanded a premium over other vehicles in its segment with a price range from Rs 11.3 to Rs 16.6 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom, Mumbai) 

2. Grand aesthetics:

While the Crysta's styling does bear some resemblance to the earlier Innova, it is definitely more sharper and aggressive-looking. The fascia is completely new, with stretched-out, multi-element headlights and a three-dimensional grille. Although from the side it is decidedly van-like, on the whole, the MPV does look very attractive.

3. Powered by new engines:

A great car needs a great set of engines, and Toyota knows that. The old 2.5-litre unit making 102hp and 200Nm of torque is replaced by a 2.4-litre diesel that will pump out 150hp and 343Nm. It comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The second engine option is a larger 2.8-litre diesel motor that produces 174hp and 360Nm and comes paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox as standard.

4. Comes with three driving modes:

The new engines offer three driving modes – Eco, Normal and Power. Going by the names, their functions are self-explanatory. Our testing also proved that they all deliver as promised.

5. Based on a tried and tested formula:

Yes, the Innova Crysta is an all-new car, but it's built around the same formula as the old Innova. Toyota has decided to play safe with the Crysta, because why fix what is not broken? This is obvious when you look at the conventional box-section chassis, steering and wheelbase.