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Toyota has finally taken the wraps off the all-new Innova Zenix in Indonesia. This new Innova will see an India debut later this week and be called the Innova Hycross. Sources tell us that the Innova Hycross will be almost identical to the Innova Zenix, which gives us a clear idea about what we can expect from the new Toyota MPV for India.

New Innova sits on TNGA-C modular platform
Gets optional strong hybrid powertrain
Is more feature-laden than before
New Innova Hycross (Zenix): dimensions and exterior
The new Innova is 4,755mm long and 1,850mm wide. While both these measurements are more than the Innova Crysta, the height is the same at 1,795mm. As far as wheelbase goes, the new model is longer by 100mm at 2,850mm as opposed to the 2,750mm of its predecessor. It has shorter overhangs, but the longer wheelbase helps liberate more cabin room. Toyota has, however, maintained the same 185mm ground clearance, and approach and departure angles of the Innova Crysta.

The Innova Hycross (Zenix) has a 100mm longer wheelbase than the Innova Crysta.
With the new Innova’s design, Toyota has carefully made the MPV look more SUV-ish when viewed from up front, but it has ensured that it still looks unmistakably like an Innova when viewed from every other angle. The nose is upright and has a large hexagonal grille finished in contrast black with chrome surrounds. Its wide front bumper has a unique air intake in the centre that merges with triangular units on each corner, which, in turn, house the wide, horizontal LED daytime running lamps on higher variants. There are faux aluminium bits neatly positioned on each corner of the bumper.

The upright nose and a large hexagonal grille give it an SUV-like look.
The headlamps are wide, wraparound units with dual layers housing LED units, with chrome separators dividing each lamp. There are also what seem to be another set of daytime running lamps on the top like an ‘eyebrow’.

Moving on to the sides, two distinctive creases run across the length of the doors with both neatly merging with the wraparound tail-lamps, resembling the styling on the Avanza Veloz MPV sold overseas. The Innova Hycross’ glasshouse seems to be as big as that of the outgoing Innova Crysta, promising ample cabin room for all three rows of seats. The bigger alloy wheels have a design that looks upmarket and gives the new Innova a premium look.

New Innova Hycross (Zenix): interior
Just like the exterior, the new Innova’s interior is also a complete departure from the Innova Crysta. The dashboard design is all new and features a twin-layer set-up, thereby liberating more space for the driver and front passenger. While the dashboard looks unique, the centre console, steering wheel and full digital instrument cluster (on top-end hybrids) seem to be similar to the one seen on the latest-gen Toyota Voxy MPV, which is sold in some international markets. There’s also a large recess on the passenger side for storage, just above the glove box.

The interior of the Innova Hycross (Zenix) has elements borrowed from the Voxy MPV sold abroad.
The dashboard and aircon vents get a silver finish, but what stands out here is the 10-inch floating touchscreen, while lower variants get a 9-inch touchscreen and an analog instrument cluster featuring a smaller 4.2-inch multi-info display.

What is also new is the dashboard-mounted gear lever console, which frees up space between the front seats. Higher variants will get a dual-tone interior with leather seats finished in Dark brown (mocha) and an all-black theme. As far as seating layouts go, the Innova Hycross comes with 7- and 8-seat configurations depending on the variant.

Toyota Innova Hycross (Zenix): features list, safety
The new Innova Hycross gets a lot more equipment than before. Higher variants get full-LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, 360-degree camera, ambient lighting, faux wood and aluminum finish on the interior, quilted leather seats, second row captain seats with ottoman function among others.