Toyota launched the new Innova Hycross in India in December 2022, and in just two months, the company has already rolled out a significant price hike for the popular MPV. With the hike ranging between Rs 25,000-75,000, the Innova Hycross is now priced between Rs 18.55 lakh-29.72 lakh (ex-showroom). Toyota has also introduced a new VX (O) trim, which is only available on the strong-hybrid line-up.
- New VX (O) trim introduced on the strong hybrid line-up
- VX (O) available in both 7- and 8-seater guise
- Innova Hycross is only available with an automatic gearbox
Toyota Innova Hycross: price hike
The Innova Hycross was so far offered in G, GX, VX, ZX and ZX (O) trims. Prices for the G and GX trims – available in both 7- and 8-seater guise and only with the NA petrol engine – have been hiked by Rs 25,000. Meanwhile, the VX, ZX and ZX (O) trims, solely offered with the strong-hybrid powertrain, see a price hike of Rs 75,000.
Here’s a look at the updated prices of the Toyota Innova Hycross.
| Toyota Innova Hycross price (ex-showroom) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant | New Price | Old Price | Difference |
| G 7-str | Rs 18.55 lakh | Rs 18.30 lakh | Rs 25,000 |
| G 8-str | Rs 18.60 lakh | Rs 18.35 lakh | Rs 25,000 |
| GX 7-str | Rs 19.40 lakh | Rs 19.15 lakh | Rs 25,000 |
| GX 8-str | Rs 19.45 lakh | Rs 19.20 lakh | Rs 25,000 |
| VX 7-str | Rs 24.76 lakh | Rs 24.10 lakh | Rs 75,000 |
| VX 8-str | Rs 24.81 lakh | Rs 24.06 lakh | Rs 75,000 |
| VX(O) 7-str | Rs 26.73 lakh | - | - |
| VX(O) 8-str | Rs 26.78 lakh | - | - |
| ZX 7-str | Rs 29.08 lakh | Rs 28.33 lakh | Rs 75,000 |
| ZX(O) 7-str | Rs 29.72 lakh | Rs 28.97 lakh | Rs 75,000 |
Toyota Innova Hycross: new VX (O) trim introduced
As you can see from the table above, Toyota has introduced a new VX (O) trim that sits between the VX and ZX trims. Priced at Rs 26.73 lakh for the 7-seater and Rs 26.78 lakh for the 8-seater configuration, the new VX (O) trim bridges the massive price gap of Rs 4.27 lakh that existed between the VX and ZX trims.
Until now, the ZX trim packed in a lot of bells and whistles over and above the VX trim like a panoramic sunroof, powered tail gate, powered driver’s seat, larger 18-inch wheels, larger 10.1-inch touchscreen, leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and side and curtain airbags. Hence, it justified the difference in price.
The new VX (O) trim brings some of these features down to a more accessible price point. It gets the panoramic sunroof, the larger touchscreen, LED fog lamps, wireless Apple CarPlay and side and curtain airbags. However, ADAS features are still limited only to the top-spec ZX (O) trim. The VX (O) is available solely with the strong-hybrid powertrain.
Toyota Innova Hycross: engine, variant line-up
The Innova Hycross is powered by either a 172hp, 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 184hp, 2.0-litre strong-hybrid powertrain. Both engines are only offered with an automatic gearbox – CVT gearbox for the naturally aspirated motor and e-Drive transmission for the strong-hybrid. Toyota claims a fuel efficiency figure of 23.24kpl for the hybrid, while the naturally aspirated version gets a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 16.13kpl.
Do you think the new trim will attract customers planning to go in for the higher ZX, ZX (O) trim? Let us know in the comments.
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