Toyota Innova Hycross petrol CVT review

Toyota Innova Hycross petrol CVT

Quick review

10 Apr '23

Differences to Hycross hybrid

Lack of silver highlights/garnish at front/rear
Gets 205/65 R16 tyres instead of 225/50 R18s
Wheels look a tad small on the large MPV

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Interior is rudimentary

Gets all-black colour theme
Hard plastics are more prevalent
Multiple dummy buttons indicate missing features
Manual AC controls not justified for the price

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Space, comfort remain unmatched

Low cabin floor allows easy ingress/egress
2nd-row can seat three adults abreast easily
AC performance is excellent
3rd-row seats are reclinable; comfortable for adults too

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Lack of feel-good features

Reserved only for hybrid trims

Side, curtain airbags
Electric front seats
Cruise control
Auto AC
Powered tailgate
Panoramic sunroof

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NA petrol under the hood

2.0, 4cyl engine
173hp, 209Nm
CVT, FWD

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Powerful & refined; not efficient

Performance is good despite full load of passengers
0-100kph in 11sec

Eco & Normal modes are identical
City/Highway real-world FE: 6.9/12.4kpl

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Ride & handling

Body control is good, roll well contained
Tight turning circle allows for easy manoeuvrability
Suspension has underlying stiffness at low speeds
Feels planted at cruising speeds

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Verdict

6/10

We like:
Very spacious
Excellent air conditioning
Effort-free steering

 

We don’t like
Rudimentary interiors
Low fuel efficiency
Missing features

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