Car Reviews
Invicto Gets 9 km/l More Than Innova Crysta: But Is It the Better MPV?
On June 4, 2026, Toyota India launched the 2026 Toyota Innova Crysta, a multipurpose vehicle, with the ex-showroom price ranging from ₹19.72 lakh to ₹26.73 lakh; its main rival in the Indian market is the Maruti Suzuki Invicto, also an MPV, which is available for sale in India with the ex-showroom price between ₹24.97 lakh and ₹28.61 lakh. Let’s have a closer look at the side-by-side comparison.
Dimensions & Size
| Parameter | 2026 Toyota Innova Crysta | Maruti Suzuki Invicto |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,755 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,795 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 178 mm | 185 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |
| Turning Radius | 5.4 m | 5.5 m |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 | 7 / 8 |
The Invicto is 20 mm shorter and 20 mm narrower, but 5 mm taller compared to the Innova Crysta. Notably, the Invicto has a 100 mm longer wheelbase, and the Crysta has a 3-litre bigger fuel tank with a 0.1 metre better turning radius. In terms of seating layout, both are the same; 7-seaters get captain’s seats in the middle row, but 8-seaters feature a bench type.
Interior & Features
| Feature | 2026 Toyota Innova Crysta | Maruti Suzuki Invicto |
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue dials with TFT MID | Fully Digital Driver Display |
| Touchscreen Infotainment | 8-inch | 10.1-inch |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Climate Control | Automatic AC with Rear Vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Driver Seat | 8-Way Power Adjustable | 8-Way Power Adjustable with Memory |
| Ventilated Front Seats | No | Yes |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Convenience Features | Wireless Charger, Cruise Control, Push-Button Start | Wireless Charger, Powered Tailgate, Ambient Lighting |
| Premium Tech & Safety | TPMS, 7 Airbags, Rear Camera | 360° Camera, ADAS, 6 Airbags, EPB |
| Boot Space | 300 liters | 239 liters |
Compared to the Innova Crysta, the Invicto gets a 2.1-inch larger touchscreen infotainment system but one fewer airbag and 61 litre small cargo capacity. The former one doesn’t have ventilated front seats, a sunroof, an advanced driving assistant system, a memory function for the driver’s seat, or a 360° camera.
Underpinning & Chassis
| Parameter | 2026 Toyota Innova Crysta | Maruti Suzuki Invicto |
| Platform | Toyota IMV Platform | Toyota TNGA-C Platform |
| Chassis Type | Body-on-Frame (Ladder Frame) | Monocoque (Unibody) |
| Drive Layout | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Orientation | Longitudinal | Transverse |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone with Coil Springs | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Four-Link with Coil Springs | Semi-Independent Torsion Beam |
| Steering System | Hydraulic Power Steering | Electric Power Steering |
| Primary Focus | Durability, Load Carrying, Ruggedness | Comfort, Efficiency, Space & Handling |
In terms of underpinning, the Innova Crysta is extremely durable and robust, better suited to rough roads and potholes, and, on the other hand, the Invicto is lighter and more fuel-efficient with better ride comfort and refinement. The former’s suspension is stronger, which provides better wheel control on rough roads, and the latter’s is lighter and simpler, which improves fuel efficiency.
Powertrain & Performance
| Parameter | 2026 Toyota Innova Crysta | Maruti Suzuki Invicto |
| Engine Type | 2.4-litre, 4-cylinder Turbocharged Diesel | 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder Strong Hybrid Petrol |
| Engine Capacity | 2,393 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Hybrid System | No | Yes (Self-Charging Strong Hybrid) |
| Maximum Power | 150 PS at 3,400 rpm | 186 PS (Combined System Output) |
| Engine Power | 150 PS | 152 PS |
| Peak Torque | 343 Nm at 1,400–2,800 rpm | 188 Nm (Engine) + 206 Nm (Electric Motor) |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual | e-CVT Automatic |
| Drive Modes | Eco & Power | EV, Eco, Normal, Power |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 165 km/h | 170 km/h |
| ARAI Mileage | 14.2 km/l | 23.24 km/l |
The Invicto has 407 cc less displacement and 36 PS less power output but can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h 4 seconds faster, has 5 km/h more speed, and features 9.02 km/l more fuel efficiency compared to the Innova Crysta. The former has two fewer driving modes and only a manual transmission, and the latter has only an automatic gearbox and features a plug-in hybrid electric powertrain.