Toyota Innova Crysta Touring Sport India Launch Date Revealed — The Perfect Innova?

Autocar India revealed the upcoming launch of the new Touring Sport edition of the Innova Crysta and the special edition model based on the top-end variant of the MPV which was launched exclusively in Indonesia back in January 2017. The Touring Sport Innova Crysta will come loaded with some styling updates.

On the exterior front, the ‘Touring Sport' will feature black body cladding on the bumper and wheels arches, as well as side skirts revealing a bolder styling.

Additionally, there is a prominent use of chrome decorations throughout the car, including outside side rear view mirrors (ORVMs), front grille and side cladding as well. The new Innova Crysta Touring Sport will also feature an exclusive ‘Wine Red' exterior colour option.

This trim will ride on new 16-inch black alloy, Toyota has now discontinued the 17-inch alloys from the Innova Crysta range after receiving customer complaints about tyre damage.

On the inside, the Innova Crysta Touring Sport model will continue to be the same as the top-of-the-line ZX variant but will be available exclusively in a six-seater layout with premium black leather captain seats. Also, the floor will have exclusively designed mats.

As for the powertrains, reports has it that the same motor will power the new variant of the Innova Crysta as the current MPV. However, what needs to be seen is if it will be offered in all engine options or restricted to one.

The regular Innova Crysta is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The Innova Crysta petrol is powered by the 164bhp 2.7-litre four-cylinder unit and peak torque of 250Nm.

The diesel variants of the Innova Crysta are available with 2.4-litre and 2.8-litre diesel engines. While the 2.4-litre unit develops 148bhp of power and 243Nm of torque, the 2.8-litre unit produces 172bhp and 360Nm of torque. The gearbox is taken care of by a 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox.

Prices of the new Innova Touring Sport is expected to be pricier compared to the regular model. Toyota India will reveal the prices of the new model during its launch. Stay tuned to DriveSpark for the complete update of the India launch.

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