Toyota Innova Hycross Key Features Explained - Justifies The Price?

Toyota Innova is a well-known name in the Indian market, since the launch of the first generation Innova, it has been a favorite MPV among the buyers. From time to time Toyota has updated the vehicles, introducing new generations such as the Innova Crysta and the all-new Innova Hycross. The Hycross was launched in 2022 and the MPV boasts a long waiting period till now. In this article, we'll have a look at the key features of the Innova Hycross. Moreover, you can join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive news.

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1. Powered Ottoman Seats

Toyota Innova Hycross is the first MPV in the segment to come with an ottoman seat in the second row. The Hycross ZX(O) variant comes with powered ottoman seats in the second row. The individual ottoman chair in the second row offers immense comfort, it gives a good reclining angle and gets a long sliding leg support.

Variants Available: The powered ottoman seats are available from the hybrid ZX variant, which is priced at Rs 30.85 lakh (ex-showroom).

Competition Check: The Innova Hycross competes with the Mahindra XUV 700 and Tata Safari which comes with 6-seater variants but none of them offers ottoman seats.

2. Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof

The Hycross offers a dual-pane panoramic sunroof for a better and premium cabin ambience. Additionally, the Hycross also offers ambient lighting strips on the borders of the sunroof, which further enhance the vibe of the interiors and give it that extra bit of sophistication.

Variants Available: The Innova Hycross offers a panoramic sunroof from the VX (O) variant onwards, which can be had from Rs 28.44 lakh (ex-showroom), and it can be had in both 7-seater and 8-speaker options.

Competition Check: Rivals like the Tata Safari & Mahindra XUV 700 also come with a panoramic sunroof in their higher-spec variants.

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3. Level 2 ADAS Features

The Innova Hycross comes with enhanced safety features that include ADAS level 2 features as well. In the top-of-the-line ZX(O) variant the MPV offers the Toyota Safety Sense System with blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto high beam, and other features. Other safety features of the MPV include a 360-degree camera, 7 airbags, an electric parking brake with auto-hold, and more.

Variants Available: The ADAS suite on the Innova Hycross is reserved fpr the top-end ZX (O) variant, which is priced at Rs 31.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Competition Check: Similar to the above two features, the Mahindra XUV 700 and Tata Safari also come with level 2 ADAS features.

4. 10.1-inch Infotainment and JBL Speakers

A big car needs a big infotainment and to fulfill that requirement, the Innova Hycross comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Apple CarPlay. This screen offers a user-friendly UI that makes it easy to use. Additionally, the car also comes equipped with a 9-speaker JBL audio system, which offers great clarity and a richer sound experience.

Variants Available: The 10.1-inch infotainment can be had from the VX(O) variant onwards, beginning at Rs 28.44 lakh, while the 9-speaker JBL sound system comes from the ZX variant onwards, priced at Rs 30.85 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).

Competition Check: The Mahindra XUV 700 comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and 12-speaker Sony audio system.

5. Powered Driver Seat With Memory Function

The driver seat in the Innova Hycross comes with an 8-way power adjustment. Along with the power adjustment, the driver seat also features a memory function and slide return and away function. With the added convenience of memory seats, the owner can store up to two-seat adjustments in the memory function.

Variants Available: The powered driver seat with memory and sliding functions is available from the ZX variant onwards, which is priced at Rs 30.85 lakh (ex-showroom).

Competition Check: The Tata Safari also comes with a 6-way power adjustable driver seat with a memory function.

6. Multi-Zone Climate Control

The Innova Hycross' cabin is kept cool with the multi-zone climate control. Both the front and rear rows of the Innova Hycross get separate zones for the climate control function. Additionally, both rows also get a separate pollution filter as well, and the front row seats also come with ventilation, which are furthermore helpful to keep your back side free from sweating.

Variants Available: The multi-zone climate control function is available from the ZX variant onwards, which is priced at Rs 30.85 lakh (ex-showroom).

Competition Check: The Mahindra XUV700 and the Tata Safari come with a dual-zone climate control function in their higher-spec variants, and they also get vents for the rear rows, but without separate zones.

Features Missing On The Toyota Innova Hycross

Rear Ventilated Seats: The Innova Hycross misses out on ventilated seats for the second row, which is something the Tata Safari stands out with, offering said feature on the 6-seater variants.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System: The Innova Hycross does not offer a tyre pressure monitoring system as a standard feature. Instead, it comes with a basic LCD unit that is available as an accessory.

Comparison With Rivals

If you are considering the Toyota Innova Hycross, watch the review of the Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O) variant below.

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