The Toyota Innova Hycross is a premium multi-purpose vehicle available for sale in the Indian market with an ex-showroom price between ₹18.70 lakh and ₹31.84 lakh. The Japanese automobile manufacturer will soon launch a facelifted version of this vehicle. For the first time, the Toyota Innova Hycross Facelift has been spotted. In the spy image shared online on the web, it is highly camouflaged, hiding all the changes and upgrades.
As of now, there’s no launch of the facelift of the Toyota Innova Hycross from the manufacturer. They are expected to introduce it to the domestic market in 2027. Reportedly, the refreshed version of this multipurpose vehicle is set to make its debut with a totally new front grille, redesigned front and rear bumpers to enhance the front and rear view, upgraded LED headlights and taillights, redesigned alloy wheels, and subtle changes on the tailgate.
Upgrades and improvements inside the cabin are also expected. Many reports suggest that the dashboard is set to get a new touchscreen infotainment system that is set to be larger than the existing one. Other features that are expected to be upgraded are the improved 360-degree camera, enhanced connected car technology, the upgraded digital instrument cluster under the steering wheel, and new upholstery for the seats.
The existing advanced driving assistant system is all set to get feature upgrades to make driving more stress-free. The facelift version is expected to be a little costlier than the outgoing one. We are anticipating that the carmaker will introduce the model to the Indian market starting from ₹20 lakh and it may cost up to ₹33 lakh for the top-end trim. Following the launch, it is all set to be positioned against the Maruti Suzuki Invicto, the Kia Carens Clavis, and the MG M9.
Besides the interior, exterior, and ADAS features upgrades, no other changes are expected. Meaning, it will come with the same 4,755 mm length, 1,850 mm width, and 1,790 to 1,795 mm height. Whose wheelbase is 2,850 mm and ground clearance is 185 mm. Boot space when all seats are up is 300 liters; fuel tank capacity is 52 liters. The seating configuration of 7 people in a 2-2-3 and 8 individuals in a 2-3-2 arrangement is set to be retained.
Reports have already confirmed that the facelift of the Toyota Innova Hycross will make its debut as an ICE vehicle and HEV. The internal combustion engine vehicle is set to get a 1,987 cc, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol-powered ICE that is mated with the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), which generates the maximum power of 174 hp (129 kW) and peak torque of 209 Nm.
On the other hand, the hybrid electric vehicle gets a 1,987 cc, 4-cylinder NA-petrol ICE with an electric motor mated with the e-CVT (Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission). It also has a 1.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which doesn’t require plugging. The power output and peak torque of the engine are 152 hp (112 kW) and 188 Nm, respectively; the same for an electric motor is 113 hp (83 kW) and 206 Nm. Its combined power output is 186 hp (137 kW).
The acceleration timing for 0 to 100 km/h is 10.5 seconds and 9.5 seconds for ICE and HEV, respectively. The maximum speed for the ICE is 175 km/h, but the HEV is only 170 km/h. The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency is 16.13 km/l for petrol and 23.24 km/l for hybrid. Built on the TNGA-C monocoque platform featuring a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.