Toyota India made history in February 2023 by selling not one, but two entirely different MPVs under the Innova brand when it reintroduced the Innova Crysta. Its predecessors – the first-gen Innova and Qualis – were discontinued when newer-gen models were introduced, despite their popularity.
- Toyota has sold over four lakh Innova Crystas since 2016
- Currently available only as a diesel manual
- Production likely to end by 2025
Toyota’s Plan Behind This.
One of the vital explanations behind Toyota to avoid its own pattern and sell two models together was to separate between clients as the Innova Hycross is focused on confidential clients. This is due to its car-like design, extensive feature list, and gasoline-hybrid technology. The Crysta, then again, has been well known in the armada market since its presentation in 2016, on account of its diesel motor and tough nature.
Innova Crysta is to soldier on till 2025 at least: here’s why
Over 60,000 orders are still pending for the reintroduced Innova Crysta and Innova Hycross. There are only two seating configurations available for the Crysta, and the only powertrain is a 2.4-liter diesel mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Despite the fact that the Innova Crysta is intended for fleet owners, private buyers, particularly those who require a chauffeur, have made a significant number of reservations, according to dealer sources.
Innova Hycross Major Highlights
On the other hand, the Innova Hycross debuted in November of last year and has since attracted a significant number of reservations.
- The ongoing global shortage of semiconductors has been one of Toyota’s greatest obstacles, despite the fact that deliveries of the Hycross are currently in full swing, with orders for the top trims accounting for a significant portion.
- It has an effect on the production of Hycross’s well-equipped ZX and ZX (O) trims, which is why Toyota has stopped bookings for these trims.
- These trims have a waiting period of more than 24 months.
Toyota India seeing its highest-ever order backlog
Our previous report stated that Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has added a third shift to its plant in order to shorten the waiting period and reduce the backlog of orders for the Innova twins. The company would have added the shift earlier to meet the high demand if not for the lack of chips.
Major Points:
- According to new information, Toyota originally intended to cease production of the Innova Crysta; however, a lack of semiconductors for the upcoming Innova Hycross necessitated the company’s continuation of production until the end of FY2024—in March 2024.
- Sources say, given areas of strength for the foothold for the Crysta, TKM is probably going to keep selling it for one more year.
Innova Crysta Was Launched In 2016
In 2016, the Innova Crysta was released as a replacement for the first-generation Innova. Since then, it has contributed to the Innova brand’s legacy in the country by selling over 45,000 units between June 2016 and December 2022.