Toyota Innova Hycross facelift rendered based on design patent

The Toyota Innova Hycross, launched in 2022, is set to receive a facelift in India. We have now come across a Toyota design patent for a new front bumper that looks similar to the one seen on test mules of the facelifted MPV. This suggests that the patented bumper could be used on the production model, giving us an idea of what the Innova Hycross’s front-end design could look like.

Toyota Innova Hycross facelift: What to expect?

Patented design reveals a Hilux-like grille with diamond-shaped air inlets

The design patent reveals that the Innova Hycross facelift will have a more aggressive fascia than the current model. It will get a squarer Hilux-like grille with diamond-shaped air inlets and two black diamond-shaped elements on either side of the bumper, possibly with fog lamps, similar to the current Innova Hycross. Spied mules have revealed slimmer headlights with projector lamps, which could also make it to the production-spec facelift model.

The spied mules also gave a glimpse of new LED elements in the tail-lights, while the rear bumper and side profile are likely to be similar to the current model’s. Toyota could offer it with new alloy wheels.

The interior design of the facelifted Innova Hycross is yet to be seen

A free-standing touchscreen infotainment system and a driver’s display, also part of the current Innova Hycross, were spotted on the facelifted model’s test mules. While a clearer glimpse is still awaited, Toyota could keep the overall design similar to the current model while offering new trims, upholstery and features to make it feel more upmarket.

Powertrain options are expected to be unchanged

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Toyota is expected to continue offering the Innova Hycross facelift with the current model’s powertrains: a 173hp 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to a CVT and a 184hp 2.0-litre petrol-hybrid setup paired with an e-CVT.

The Toyota Innova Hycross is expected to have a slight premium over the current model, which is priced from Rs 18.90 lakh to Rs 31.84 lakh (ex-showroom).