New Toyota Innova Crysta unveiled at 2016 Auto Expo

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Toyota has officially unveiled the Innova Crysta at the 2016 Auto Expo. This is the 2016 iteration of the new Innova that made its global debut on November 23, in Indonesia.

This model of the MPV is a completely new vehicle based on the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform. It is also lighter than the one on sale in India. Though the silhouette is the same, the car gets a new design pattern for the alloy wheels. The changes in the front include a two slat grille, sweptback projector headlamps with DRLs and restyled fog lamps.

The cabin now comes packed with features including power windows, automatic climate control, a new touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, USB and aux-in. The twin-pod instrument cluster is new and so is the multi-function display, while there are steering-mounted controls as well.

Toyota is still tight-lipped about the engine specifications for the Indian market. However, we can expect the new engine line-up from the Indonesian market to be seen for the Indian model as well. There is a 2.0-litre petrol mill that churns out 137bhp of power and 183Nm of torque. The old 2.5-litre diesel engine is now replaced by an all-new 2.4-litre diesel unit producing 147bhp and 360Nm of torque. Transmission options include a five-speed manual and an introduction of a new six-speed automatic gearbox. 

The much-awaited 2016 Toyota Innova has finally been unveiled for the Indian market. This is the next-gen Innova that is being updated after 10 years now and is expected to continue to offer the reliability of the old one while offering additional new features. It has definitely upped the luxury quotient in the premium MPV category segment in India.