Toyota Innova Crysta review, road test

After 11 years, Toyota has finally launched the all-new Innova and taken it even more upmarket. We find out if it’s worth the extra premium.

Published on Jun 27, 2016 02:53:00 PM

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The Crysta comes 11 years after the original Innova.

Feels as heavy as a tank, but is equally solid and reliable.

To say the new Innova Crysta is an improvement is putting it mildly. Toyota has not only enhanced the Innova's core strengths of space, comfort, practicality and quality but has addressed its key weaknesses too. It's no longer underpowered or under-equipped, and it looks very modern too. However, it's not all perfect. The Crysta is bigger and heavier and not as nimble as the earlier car, putting it at a disadvantage in the city. Refinement levels could have been better and there are some ergonomic issues too. With on-road Mumbai prices starting at Rs 17.33 lakh and rising to a stratospheric Rs 26.11 lakh for the auto ZX, the Crysta begs the question. Is it worth the premium? For the same money, you have more sophisticated sedans and SUVs that are better value. But if you want a luxury MPV to carry your friends and family around in comfort, there is no better choice. Factor in the Toyota reliability and strong resale value and the asking price seems worth it.

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Toyota Innova Crysta review, road test