Toyota Innova Hycross adds new petrol variant. Check what’s new

Toyota Innova Hycross adds new petrol variant. Check what’s new

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By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 15 Apr 2024, 21:02 PM

Toyota has expanded its Innova Hycross lineup with the introduction of a new petrol variant, the GX (O). This new variant offers several upgrades over

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The Innova HyCross GX(O) sits on top of the GX variant. The new variant, offered in only petrol guise gets several improvements

Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the Indian arm of the Japanese carmaker, has added the GX (O) variant to its Innova Hycross lineup. The eight-seater variant is priced at ₹20.99 lakhs, while the seven-seater variant is priced at ₹21.13 lakhs. Bookings for the new variant are now open, with deliveries set to commence from April 15, 2024.

The GX (O) variant offers several upgrades over the GX trim, including a larger 10.1-inch infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, front parking sensors, a 360-degree surround camera, rear sunshade, rear defogger, dual-tone interior with a soft-touch dashboard, and LED fog lamps.

Inside, the variant gets dark chestnut quilted leather seats, soft-touch leather, and metallic decorations. Exterior features include 16-inch alloy wheels, a roof-end spoiler with LED stop lamp, and ORVMs with auto fold, electric adjust, and turn indicators.

In terms of safety, the GX (O) variant is equipped with an electric parking brake with auto-hold, all-wheel disc brakes, six SRS airbags, and ISOFIX anchors.

Sabari Manohar – Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, stated that the new variant with top-class performance along with 10 features is aimed to cater the customers seeking a fully loaded petrol version to meet their evolving lifestyle needs.

The Toyota Innova HyCross GX (O) is powered by a 2.0 L TNGA Gasoline Engine, producing 172 bhp and 205 Nm of torque. It comes with a Direct Shift CVT with a launch gear mechanism and a 10-speed sequential shift, offering a fuel economy of 16.13 kmpl.

Also Read : Twin sales record by Toyota in India; Fortuner, Innova remain hot favourites

Launched in November 2022, Toyota claims that it has sold over 50,000 units of the Innova HyCross till date. Recently, the company reopned the bookings for the top spec strong hybrid models, ZX and ZX(O).

The official website of the Japanese auto giant shows that the top variant is now up for booking at a price of ₹30.98 lakh (ex-showroom). Price of all other variants have also been hiked after Toyota announced increase of prices by about one per cent from April 2024 onwards.

First Published Date: 15 Apr 2024, 15:42 PM IST


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Toyota recalls over 2,300 units of the Glanza. Here’s why

Toyota recalls over 2,300 units of the Glanza. Here’s why

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By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 02 Apr 2024, 21:41 PM

  • The affected Toyota Glanza models were manufactured between April 2 and October 6, 2019, and the defect is related to a faulty fuel pump motor.
The recalled units of the Toyota Glanza are suspected to have a faulty fuel pump motor, which could lead to engine stalling

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has issued a voluntary recall for 2,305 units of the Glanza hatchback in the country. The affected Toyota Glanza models were manufactured between April 2 and October 6, 2019, and the defect is related to a faulty fuel pump motor. Toyota said that the recall campaign is in continuation to the one conducted on July 31, 2020.

More recently, Maruti Suzuki recalled 16,000 units of the Baleno for the same reason. Both the Glanza and Baleno share the same underpinnings and are essentially badge-engineered cousins. The models are made by Suzuki for either manufacturer. Toyota said that there could be a possible issue with the fuel pump motor in the affected vehicles, which could lead to engine stalling.

Also Read : Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor SUV to launch tomorrow: Price and features expected

Toyota Glanza
The Toyota Glanza is a badge-engineered version of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and both models are built at the Suzuki plant in Gujarat

Toyota will reach out to customers of the affected vehicles and will carry out the rectification under the recall campaign procedures. The complete process will be free of cost. The popular hatchback comes with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine tuned for 89 bhp and 113 Nm of peak torque. It’s paired with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT unit. Toyota also offers a CNG version, making the Glanza its most affordable CNG model in the country. The Toyota Glanza is priced from ₹6.86 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) onwards.

Toyota is all set to expand its portfolio on April 3, 2024, with another badge-engineered offering. The company will introduce the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, which will come with different styling, while carrying the same interior and underpinnings. More details on the Taisor will be available soon, so make sure to keep watching this space for all the action.

First Published Date: 02 Apr 2024, 21:40 PM IST


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Actor Harshvardhan Rane brings home the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid

Actor Harshvardhan Rane brings home the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid

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By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 30 Mar 2024, 18:12 PM

  • Harshvardhan Rane took to Instagram to share his new purchase, the Toyota Innova Hycross, and also posed with the dealership personnel.
Actor Harshvardhan Rane with his new Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid (Instagram/harshvardhanrane)

Actor Harshvardhane Rane, most popularly known for his movie Sanam Teri Kasam, has brought home the Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid. The actor took to the social media platform Instagram to share the news. Rane can be seen posing with the dealership personnel, while also performing the delivery rituals before taking the MPV out.

Rane also reasoned why chose the Toyota Innova Hycross as his next car in the post. His caption read, “For my next film to be shot in May & June 2024, I will be travelling to some parts of Madhya Pradesh and North of India by road and not by flights!”

Also Read : New Toyota Innova Hycross GX (O) petrol variant launch soon: What to expect

An avid outdoor enthusiast, Rane certainly would want to enjoy the hinterland by road and the Innova Hycross Hybrid does promise plenty of comfort coupled with impressive fuel efficiency. The actor appears to have opted for the top-spec Innova Hycross ZX (O) variant priced at ₹30.68 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), which comes with all the bells and whistles including the ottoman seats.

The Toyota Innova Hycross is based on the latest TNGA platform bringing a monocoque body to the MPV for the first time. The MPV gets plenty of creature comfort features including segment-first paddle shifters, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control for the first and second rows, and an electrically operable tailgate. The second row gets electrically adjustable seats with a powered ottoman, which remains a highlight of the model.

Also Watch: Toyota Innova HyCross: First Drive Impressions

Power on the Innova Hycross Hybrid comes from the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an electric motor for a combined output of 183 bhp. The strong hybrid motor is capable of running 40 per cent of the distance and 60 per cent of the time with electric propulsion for high fuel efficiency. The hybrid model claims a fuel efficiency of 23.24 kmpl (ARAI certified).

On the work front, Harshvardhane Rane will be seen next in three projects Kun Faya Kun, Miranda Boys and an untitled film, all slated for release this year. The actor has also owned the previous generation Mahindra Thar and the BMW R nineT in the past.

First Published Date: 30 Mar 2024, 18:12 PM IST


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Toyota to set up its third plant in Karnataka, production to commence in 2026

Toyota to set up its third plant in Karnataka, production to commence in 2026

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Toyota has further stated that it will invest about ₹3,300 crore for building the new production facility in Karnataka, which will be its third in India. Also, this plant is claimed to create employment opportunities for approximately 2,000 people. The Japanese car manufacturer has claimed that the decision to set up the new manufacturing facility comes as part of the auto company’s strategy to increase local production in India. The company currently operates two plants in India with a total production capacity of around 3.42 lakh units per annum. The automaker has planned two shifts for the new plant that can be scaled up with a third shift if and when needed. Currently, the two production facilities of the automaker are working three shifts to cater to pending orders.

Watch: Toyota Innova HyCross: First Drive Impressions

Speaking about the new production facility, Masahiko Maeda, Chief Operating Officer of Asia region for the carmaker, said that the Indian market has always been of great importance to the company. He also said that Toyota is hopeful that this new production facility will further elevate the automaker’s ambition to grow in the Indian market and globally. He also hinted that the new plant will play a crucial role in the brand’s strategy to make greener powertrain-equipped cars.

TKM started operations at its first plant in India in December 1999, which currently manufactures models like Innova Hycross, Innova Crysta, Fortuner and Legender. This facility has an installed production capacity of 1.32 lakh units every year. The second plant of the automaker is located at the same site and started production in December 2010. This facility has an annual production capacity of 2.10 lakh units and it rolls out models like Camry Hybrid, Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Hilux. TKM also sells models like Glanza and Rumion in India, which are sourced from Maruti Suzuki as part of the global collaboration between Suzuki and Toyota. The automaker also imports the Vellfire and LC 300 models to India as Completely Built Units (CBU).

First Published Date: 21 Nov 2023, 19:03 PM IST


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Toyota temporarily halts bookings for the Rumion CNG due to overwhelming demand

Toyota temporarily halts bookings for the Rumion CNG due to overwhelming demand

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced that it has decided to temporarily halt bookings for the new Rumion E-CNG variant in the country. This has been done due to the overwhelming response for the MPV. The Toyota Rumion is a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and the company says the CNG variants are witnessing a strong demand. Toyota did not disclose the number of bookings received so far for the Rumion E-CNG.

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| Updated on: 23 Sep 2023, 11:36 AM

Toyota Rumion gets few cosmetic changes when compared to the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and is offered with pure-petrol and CNG options

Meanwhile, bookings for the Toyota Rumion petrol will continue, the company confirmed. The Rumion draws power from the 1.5-litre K-Series petrol engine paired with manual and automatic transmission options. It’s made by Maruti for itself and Toyota. The Toyota Rumion is priced from ₹10.29 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.

Also Read : Toyota Rumion MPV, twin to Ertiga, launched. Check price, booking details

A statement from Toyota read, “We launched the All-New Toyota Rumion in August this year and have received an overwhelming response from our customers who have been waiting for a Toyota vehicle in the B-MPV segment. We are heartened to see the increasing inflow of enquiries and healthy bookings for the All New Toyota Rumion. The demand has surpassed our expectations, resulting in a long delivery time across variants, especially for the E-CNG option. This has necessitated us to temporarily halt bookings of the E-CNG option ONLY to avoid customer inconvenience due to a longer waiting period. However, we continue to accept bookings for the PETROL (NeoDrive) variants of the All-New Toyota Rumion.

As a brand that is deeply committed to delivering the best experience to its valued customers, we will continue to regularly assess the situation and do our best to resume the order booking of the said variant at the earliest. We appreciate our customer’s understanding as we work towards meeting the market demand in a timely and most suitable manner.”

First Published Date: 23 Sep 2023, 11:36 AM IST


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Toyota Rumion to be launched soon: 5 things to know

Toyota Rumion to be launched soon: 5 things to know

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Back in 2019, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki signed an agreement and since then we have seen a lot of vehicles that the manufacturers are sharing. As of now, Toyota is selling the rebadged version of the Glanza. Apart from this, the manufacturers also share vehicles like the Grand Vitara and Urban Cruiser Hyryder and the Invicto and Innova Hycross. Now, Toyota is working on launching the Rumion in the Indian market, it will be the rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and soon go on sale in the Indian market.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 15 Aug 2023, 16:04 PM

Toyota Rumion gets few cosmetic changes when compared to the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

2023 Toyota Rumion: Cosmetic changes

Toyota has made some changes to the Rumion so that it can be differentiated from the Ertiga. It now comes with a new grille that is inspired by the Innova. The front bumper has been redesigned. It gets a chrome surround that gives an up-market look to the MPV. Apart from this, the alloy wheels are new. They are finished in a two-toned machined finish.

2023 Toyota Rumion: Powertrain

Toyota will be offering the Rumion with two powertrains. There is petrol and CNG. Both use a Maruti-derived 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine. While running on petrol, it produces 101 bhp of max power at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 136.8 Nm at 4,400 rpm. On CNG, the power is decreased to 86.63 bhp at 5,500 rpm and the peak torque output falls to 121.5 Nm at 4,200 rpm.

As standard, both powertrains get a 5-speed manual gearbox. The petrol engine will also be offered with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission with paddle shifters mounted behind the steering wheel.

Toyota will use the same powertrains for the Rumion that are doing duty on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.
Toyota will use the same powertrains for the Rumion that are doing duty on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

2023 Toyota Rumion: Safety equipment

Toyota Rumion uses the Heartect platform and is offered with dual front airbags and front side airbags as standard. There is an Anti-lock braking system with Electronic Brake Distribution, Brake Assist, Engine immobilizer, Electronic Stability Program and Hill Hold. Apart from this, there are front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters, seatbelt reminders and a high-speed alert system.

2023 Toyota Rumion: Features

In terms of features, the Rumion will come with automatic climate control, steering-mounted controls, second-row AC, a 17.78 cm Smartplay touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, LED tail lamps and much more.

Also Read : Toyota Rumion, twin of Maruti Ertiga, revealed in India. Worth the rebadge?

2023 Toyota Rumion: Price and variants

The Rumion will be available in six variants of S MT/AT, G MT, and V MT/AT, S MT CNG offering a wide range of options for customers. However, Toyota has not yet announced the prices of the MPV.

First Published Date: 15 Aug 2023, 16:04 PM IST


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Fifth-gen Toyota Land Cruiser Prado global debut confirmed on August 1

Fifth-gen Toyota Land Cruiser Prado global debut confirmed on August 1

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The new-generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is all set to make its global debut on August 1, 2023. The automaker has announced the world premiere date on its social media handles with the new Prado set to be unveiled in the US. This is also the first time that the Land Cruiser Prado will be going on sale in North America.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 27 Jul 2023, 17:50 PM

The fifth-gen Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will take several cues from the J60 generation Land Cruiser produced in the 1980s

The fifth-generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will be badged as just the ‘Land Cruiser’ in North American markets, while all other markets including India will continue to use the Prado name. The latest teaser reveals a more detailed look at the new Land Cruiser Prado like the squared-off headlamps, rectangular grille with the egg grate design and the ‘Toyota’ badging in the centre.

Also Read : Next-generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado teased ahead of global debut this year

The new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will be sharing its underpinnings with the Lexus GX that made its global debut earlier this year. Expect the new Prado to be as boxy as the GX including the LED taillights that will also get a retro appearance. Both seem to be inspired by the J60 generation Land Cruiser built in the 1980s. Much like its predecessors, the new Land Cruiser Prado will also be a three-row SUV.

Also Read : Auto Expo 2023: Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 showcased, priced at ₹2.10 crore

The new-gen offering will be based on Toyota’s TNGA-F platform with powertrain options ranging from petrol, petrol-hybrid and diesel depending on the market. India is expected to get the new-gen Land Cruiser Prado in the future, possibly with only the diesel engine. The automaker introduced the new-generation Land Cruiser 300 late last year and the SUV was quick to be sold out despite its high price tag of ₹2.10 crore (ex-showroom, India). Interestingly, the Lexus GX is also likely to make its way to the Indian market in a few months from now.

First Published Date: 27 Jul 2023, 17:50 PM IST


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