2016 Toyota Innova Crysta — The INNOVA-tion Continues

All-new automatic LED-projector headlamp with automatic headlamp leveling and amber turn signal units embedded within the front fog lamps.

All-new driver cockpit.

3rd row 50:50 split seats.

Suspension front is a double wishbone with torsion bar and 4-link with coil spring at the rear. On the braking front, the Innova Crysta is offered with 16-inch disc in the front and leading-trail drum brakes at the rear.

Eco, power, vehicle stability control buttons along with passenger airbag activated/deactivated alert indicator.

Airbag deactivation before fitting a child seat in the front passenger seat.

8-Way power adjust driver seat with slide, recline, driver seat height adjust and under-thigh support.

Front personal lamp with sunglass holder. Refer image 64/93 for better view of the sunglass holder.

Door inner garnish with Silver and Hazel Brown wood-finish.

Driver armrest with storage compartment.

Rear seat reading lamps.

Boomerang-styled wraparound taillamps.

Integrated type rear spoiler with LED high mount stop lamp.

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM) with puddle lamps.

Sturdy fuel cap.

Well-bolstered driver seat with height adjust and under-thigh support.

Rear view camera display on the 7-inch infotainment system.

The new front shows off two chrome lines that run from the vehicle grille to the headlamps and a well-sculpted bonnet.

Hazel brown woodgrain dashboard garnish.

Automatic rear air conditioner with digital display.

1 litre bottle holder for co-passenger.

Leather wrap steering wheel with wood-finish.

Stylish instrument cluster with Multi-information display (MID). Notice - safety alert - depress clutch and then start engine.

Large door bins which can hold three 1-litre water bottles.

Manual Variants	Price
Toyota Innova Crysta G seven-seater	Rs. 13,83,677
Toyota Innova Crysta G eight-seater	Rs. 13,88,177
Toyota Innova Crysta GX seven-seater	Rs. 14,69,681
Toyota Innova Crysta GX eight-seater	Rs. 14,74,181
Toyota Innova Crysta VX seven-seater	Rs. 17,53,397
Toyota Innova Crysta VX eight-seater	Rs. 17,57,897
Toyota Innova Crysta ZX seven-seater	Rs. 19,47,930
Automatic Variants	Price
Toyota Innova Crysta GX seven-seater (Automatic)	Rs. 15,99,681
Toyota Innova Crysta GX eight-seater (Automatic)	Rs. 16,04,181
Toyota Innova Crysta ZX seven-seater (Automatic)	Rs. 20,77,930

Note: Prices mentioned are ex-showroom (Mumbai).

Toyota Innova Crysta Exterior & Interior

The existing Innova is a convincing package. The 2016 model however, takes the Innova design up a notch.

Notice the chrome door belt ornament, chrome door handles, and black-out door frame.

4-spoke leather wrap and wood steering wheel.

Second row Captain seats with armrest.

Door bin storage, which can hold three 1-litre bottles.

3D design instrument cluster with 4.2-inch Multi-information display (MID) and illumination control.

The manual variant of the Innova Crysta is offered in a 5-speed gearbox.

Cooling glovebox that can accommodate two 1-litre water bottles.

The front-end exudes an extra splash of style with an all-new automatic LED-projector headlamp and amber turn signal units embedded within the front fog lamps. The new front also shows off two chrome lines that run from the vehicle grille to the headlamps and a well-sculpted bonnet.

The distinctive front-end sets the Innova Crysta apart from more conservative MPVs.

Side angle rear profile shot.

7-inch touch screen display, DVD, Bluetooth, USB, and Aux-in.

Seat back table with Hazel Brown wood-finish and shopping hooks.

Rear Captain seat cup holders.

Illuminated instrument cluster.

Engine push start/stop button.

The Innova smart key that allows you to unlock and start the vehicle without ever having to dig a key out of your pocket or purse.

As for the rear section, it is evident that Toyota has taken a bold approach with the Innova Crysta. The highlight is the eye-catching boomerang-styled wraparound taillamps.

Large tapering glasshouse.

Rear air conditioning controls around the instrument panel that can be operated by the driver/co-passenger. A better feature compared to the Old Innova.

Upper glove box with cooling and lockable, and damped lower glove box with illumination.

The automatic model is offered with a 6-speed automatic with sequential-shift.

2.4 litre (Manual) and 2.8-litre (Automatic), 4-inline cylinder, DOHC 16-valve, common rail diesel engine.

3rd row seats with height adjustable headrests for all passengers.

Second row Captain seat.

The Innova Crysta certainly looks more distinctive than the previous generation model and has ditched the old design in favour of a slightly drooping roofline and tapering glasshouse.

Stylish rear design.

Styling and new taillamps. A very boomerang style...

Sunglass holder.

The inside, offers a comfortable new environment with an extraordinarily high-quality finish, which allows you to loosen up and feel at ease.

From the three-dimensional instrument cluster, to a 4-spoke leather wrap and wood steering wheel, to the hazel brown woodgrain dashboard garnish, the Innova Crysta's cockpit is fresh and luxurious with a new level of sophisticated grandness compared to the old Innova.

Integrated type rear spoiler with eye-catching boomerang-styled wraparound taillamps.

Spare tyre location.

MID displaying the mileage figures (Innova Crysta, automatic variant).

Around the instrument panel, the air conditioning controls are located at an optimally high position, which is an essential feature for India, considering things are always heated up outside.

Chrome finish radiator grill with high gloss lower grill.

Child Restraint System (ISOFIX & Tether Anchor)

Instrument cluster with Multi-information Display (MID) showing the drive mode (Eco or Power) opted for.

The audio controls on the other hand, face the vehicle occupants and can be easily reached and manipulated by touch.

Amber turn signal units embedded within the front fog lamps. The new front also shows off two chrome lines that run from the vehicle grille to the headlamps and a well-sculpted bonnet.

Power windows with Auto Up/Down and Jam Protection on all windows.

Automatic rear air conditioner with digital display and indirect blue ambient illumination in front.

The rear seat environment is no longer plain and straightforward. As per Toyota's research, Innova owners are typically seated in the rear end, as majority of the cars are chauffeur-driven. With this in mind, significant improvements have been carried out compared to the previous Innova.

To provide high-quality ambiance, the Innova Crysta features a U-shaped linear illumination LED that envelopes the seat occupants.

For exquisite travelling comfort, new well-bolstered leather seats have been inducted. The moment we sat down, we felt the new seats rival those in a luxury sedan in terms of style, design, and comfort.

Black-out door frame and tapering glasshouse.

Front 3Point ELR seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiter and height adjust.

Third row 50:50 split seats with one-touch easy space-up.

To enhance the convenience, second-row occupants have seat back tables where they can place their laptop (or food). The maximum load capacity of the seat back table is 10 kgs.

Notice the large projector LED headlamps, front fog lamps, and chrome door handles.

Third row seat headrest holder.

For thirsty travellers, there is enough room for storage of your water containers; in total, the vehicle can hold 20 plastic bottles. The front and rear door bins are big enough to hold three 1-litre bottles of water.

Performance, Ride, and Handling of The Innova Crysta

Old Innova vs. New Innova Crysta rear design

Driver side cup/bottle holder.

The Innova's ride quality is comfortable and refined. The pitch and bounce control is well-mannered, and during long-haul drives, the ride quality truly stands out.

The steering feedback is detailed, however, weighty at low speeds and gets better across the range as you up the tempo. The chassis, on the other hand, feels solid at high speeds.

Old Innova vs. New Innova Crysta front design

Air conditioning controls and touch screen audio controls.

Concerning engine performance, the 2.4 litre diesel with a 5-speed manual gearbox has strong reserves of torque at 343Nm and is best to drive at 1500 rpm - 2500 rpm in power mode.

The 2.8 litre, 6-speed automatic gearbox with sequential shift is fun to drive. The auto gearbox is smooth and precise enough, providing a good burst of 360Nm of torque from low in the rev band to an excellent mid-range punch. The automatic model is best to drive at 1200 rpm - 3500 rpm in power mode.

Side profile design. Notice the drooping roofline and tapering glasshouse.

Automatic LED projector headlamp with automatic headlamp leveling.

The driver can choose between two drive modes: Eco and Power. The drive modes are available on the 2.4-litre (manual) and 2.8-litre (automatic) model as well.

The Eco mode is the preferred choice for a more economical drive. In this mode, the throttle response is dulled, and the vehicle is a bit sluggish to be used all the time.

Chrome Outside rear view mirror (ORVM) with electric adjust and retract, puddle lamps and side turn indicators.

LED clearance lamp integrated within the LED projector headlamp.

Overall, the ride quality and stability is a notch better than the previous Innova. However, the compliant suspension means that the Innova Crysta rolls around in corners and isn't as agile or balanced taking on tighter corners as compared to the previous Innova.

Come to think of it, the Innova Crysta is a bit of a downer for the over enthusiastic drivers who love to flick from one lock to the other. A gentle reminder - this MPV's gross weight is around 2.5 tons.

Toyota Innova Crysta Specifications Overview

Front fog lamps with amber turn signal units embedded within them.

Toyota Innova Crysta	Grade Z (Manual)	Grade Z (Automatic)
Engine Type	BSIV, turbocharged diesel	BSIV, turbocharged diesel
Displacement (cc)	2.4 litre	2.8 litre
Max. Power Output	150PS @ 3400 rpm	174PS @ 3400 rpm
Max. Torque Output	343Nm @ 1400 - 2800 rpm	360Nm @ 1200 - 3400 rpm
Gearbox	5-speed manual	6-speed with Sequential Shift
Gross Weight	2430 kgs	2450 kgs
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 litre
Tyres/ Wheels	215/55/ R17 - Alloy Wheels
Dimensions (L x W x H)	4,735mm x 1,830mm x 1,795mm

Out of the Ordinary Feature — The Innova Crysta

Shark fin type roof antenna.

The front passenger seat can be moved forward or backward (when it is unoccupied) by the second-row seat passenger by pushing up the quick slide feature.

The quick slide option eliminates the requirement for the second-row passenger to step out or the driver to adjust the front co-passenger seat for rear occupant legroom.

17-inch alloy wheels with full size alloy spare wheel.

Important Safety & Security Features

Clutch Start System (depress clutch to start the vehicle)

7 SRS Airbags: Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, & Curtain Shield Airbags

ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)

Vehicle Stability Control and Hill Start Assist Control

3Point ELR Seatbelts Front and Rear for All Passengers

For:

+ Large size headrests
+ Controls logically laid out
+ Automatic and fun to drive
+ Top-end model is well equipped
+ More legroom and spacious cabin
+ 7 SRS airbags [top-end variant]
+ 5 SRS airbags [entry and mid variants]
+ Quality wood-finish and brushed aluminium inserts

Against:

- Entry and mid variants offered with 16-inch tyres
- Second-row armrest thickness is not beefy enough

Verdict

Close up view of leather wrap steering wheel.

The new Innova model is stylish in design, generous in equipment, and genuinely fun to drive. And by doing this, the Innova Crysta is rewriting the book on MPV styling, luxury, and performance.

Jobo Kuruvilla Thinks!

Hazel brown woodgrain dashboard garnish.

Without change, there is no innovation. As a whole, the 2016 Innova Crysta is an example of continuous transformation and what owners and families look for in MPVs - practical and functional.

I strongly feel - the Innova is here to stay for another decade (at least), irrespective of the pricing.

Chrome door inside handles.

Toyota Innova price in 2005 (when launched): Rs. 6 to 8 lakh
Toyota Innova Crysta price: Rs. 14 to 20 lakh

Old Innova Diesel Specs	New Innova Crysta Diesel Specs
Engine: 2.5 litre	Engine: 2.4 litre (Manual), 2.8 litre (Automatic)
Gearbox: 5-speed manual	Gearbox: 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic

*The weight mentioned is the gross weight and not the kerb weight.

Park assist indicator. The system uses ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear of the Innova Crysta to detect how close the vehicle is to surrounding objects.

Third row 3Point ELR Seatbelts for all passengers.

Third row bottle storage.

Front 12V DC accessory connector.

Second row automatic air conditioner with digital display.

12V DC accessory connector for second row occupants.

Floor mat locking pins.

Driver foot rest (dead pedal) in the Innova Crysta automatic variant.

Steering wheel control interface for audio, telephone, voice recognition, and Multi-information Display (MID).

Cruise Control.

High quality turn signal stalks.

Front armrest [rear view shot].

Length: 4735mm, Width: 1830mm, Height: 1795mm, Wheelbase: 2750mm