New 2023 Toyota Innova Hycross (Zenix) Details: Hybrid Innova

Toyota Innova is an iconic multi-purpose car from Toyota India. It is well-known for its space and its diesel engine. Over the years, Toyota has been updating the car very well, but now Toyota is giving Innova its biggest update. In this article, let's cover all the details of the new Innova Hycross/Zenix that is unveiled.

2023 Toyota Innova Hycross (Zenix): Muscular SUV

Toyota hosted the world premiere of the new generation Innova, called Innova Zenix, in the Indonesian market on November 21, 2022. The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) made its market debut on November 25, 2022, while the price announcement is likely to happen during the Auto Expo 2023 in January. The Toyota Innova Zenix/Hycross is a strong departure from the existing Innova Crysta.

Specifications:

The Toyota Innova Hycross is still recognizable as an Innova but has a slightly SUV-like theme, with 4755mm long, 1850mm wide, and 1795mm tall. The Hycross is longer and wider than the Crysta except for the height. A large integrated grille dominates the look while creating a connection with the existing Innova Crysta and other global product models like RAV4 and Toyota Highlander.

The new Innova Zenix is a big bet for Toyota. Traditionally, Innova is known for its diesel engine, and the new Hycross has no exception. Instead, it comes with a 2.0-litre petrol hybrid mated to a CVT (Continously Variable Transmission) automatic gearbox. It comes with a clean petrol engine of 2.0 liter in the lower version. Till now Toyota has not revealed the power and performance figures for the new Innova Hycross. The company has just said 25% better performance and 50% better fuel efficiency. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

Another important change is that the Toyota Hycross will now get a hybrid powertrain. It is expected that this powertrain will not be related to that of the Camry and may be similar to the hybrid system as seen in the Corolla Cross SUV and the new Prius in the world.

This Vehicle is powered by a 2.0 liter Atkinson petrol engine producing 154bhp and 190Nm which is mated to a 113bhp and 206Nm electric motor with an e-CVT in the mix. The Innova Hycross will be a petrol-only option for the first time and the lower-spec model may get a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 170bhp and 202Nm, mated to another CVT.

The Toyota Hycross has a completely redesigned front fascia that features a new trapezoidal grille section with chrome surrounds and black inserts, an updated hood with larger air intakes, a new day DRL has designed, and bright round LED projector headlights.

The new Toyota Hycross has a stunning facelift. The headlight design appears to be an extension of the existing Innova. But, What about the side profiles?

The side profile is good, without cuts or creases. On the C-pillar, we can see the current version of Innova's MPV car. At the rear, we have a bead-shaped headlamp with a split lens. The new Hycross comes with 18-inch alloy wheels.

The body of the Innova Hycross sees more creases than before on the sides and bonnet, although the box style works with a large glass that continues in a refined way. The flat trunk lid of the MPV has been replaced with more SUV-like elements such as the slate windshield and bumpers, and the two taillights are now similar to other SUV's from Toyota.

The biggest change in this update is that the Toyota Innova Hycross is now based on the TNGA-C (Toyota New Global Architecture) architecture, losing the ladder cycle at the back of the car for a frontless structure. This, combined with a significant 100mm increase, should mean that interior space will see a noticeable jump from the first. The front seats are now positioned higher because there is large glass for better forward visibility.

Interior:

The interior of the Innova Hycross looks spacious with a horizontal layout, a large 10-inch vertical touchscreen with a small panel for AC controls, and a dash shifter. The instrument cluster is also new with a new seven-inch MID (Multi-Information Display), following the steering wheel. The interior is done in brown and black colors with silver accents. The Indian model is expected to get a beige color with a sunroof.

There are expected to be six- and seven-seat configurations, with second-row seats equipped with footrests and rear armrests (possibly optional). A three-row space has also been created. The feature list has been enhanced with a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, electronic parking brake, wireless charging, four USB C ports, dual climate control, automatic parking, parking brake, tech-connected, and driving fashion.

Toyota Safety Sense has added ADAS (Advanced driver assistance systems) functions. The price of Toyota Innova Hycross is expected to start from Rs 20 to 22 lakh. The Toyota Hycross is expected to be launched in India in early 2023. The Color options include Platinum White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, and Attitude Black.

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