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The engine can get pretty loud, especially when the gearbox drops a gear or two. Other than that, the rear passenger can also slide the co-driver’s seat forward using the lever located on the co-driver’s seat itself.5 litre D-4D engine, the Innova Crysta finally gets not one but two new engines. But there’s a catch: the engine does not get the five-speed manual but is coupled with a six-speed automatic gearbox instead.Ride and HandlingToyota has decided not to mess around too much here and stuck with the ladder frame instead of shifting to monocoque. Now the Innova is supposed to carry six to seven people across country or within the confines of the city, and that is a task that it carries out with aplomb.

Floor the pedal in D and the Innova whooshes like turbulent winds through a tunnel before getting up to speed. And thanks to the heavy-duty mechanicals and the nearly 1.A very practical touch is the cup holder on the side of the rear seat and sits open at the touch of a button and can hold two cups.4- litre 2GD-FTV engine that now puts out a very impressive 150 PS and an even more impressive 343 Nm of torque and comes mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Innova Crysta is longer, wider and taller than the current Innova by 150mm, 70mm and 35mm, respectively. The 55-profile tyres are the only fly in the ointment, though.

NVH levels are pretty high on the engine and it makes you immediately want to shift into a higher gear so that you don’t have to hear all the diesel whining.9-tonne weight, the Innova is still not an effortless drive.It’s a good thing that Toyota mated this gearbox to a bigger engine, considering the auto-box does sap power. According to Toyota, the rugged ladder frame is more suitable for Indian conditions and hence the ‘why fix what is not broken ’ approach. A lower profile warrants stiffer sidewalls, which do compromise the ride quality a little when but then the upside is better dynamics. But, inevitably, with all these improvements and upgrades, the Innova Crysta is expected to be heavier on your pocket.A point we must add before we move on to the mechanical bits on the new Innova is the fact that the rubber wheels Manufacturers wind noise in the cabin was actually quite high. The wheelbase however, remains the same. Not only does this increase the convenience factor, especially when driven in bumper-to-bumper traffic, it also enhances the Innova’s appeal across a wider audience. Toyota has really stepped up the game here and this is going to be a hard precedent to follow. Both the engines also get a Power and Eco mode that play with the ECU map settings, depending on how you want to drive the car.We still have to try the car with a full load, but I’m assuming that shouldn’t be a problem and if anything, it could be even better. But will the customers pay With the launch just around the corner, that’s a question to which we’ll get an answer soon. You also get a sequential shift option where you can shift gears manually, but it’s not the best way to enjoy the drive. But all is not well in paradise. 20 lakh mark, which will make it the only premium MPV to have. It’s definitely better than in the previous Innova where the gear lever would be in a vibration tizzy, but it’s still not as car-like to drive as, say, the Ertiga or the Lodgy. Once the speeds get steady, though, it goes pretty quiet with no drama whatsoever. Leave it in D and let it do its thing.The other engine option available is a larger 2.

Both the engines feel powerful and at the same time will be more frugal (manual) than the previous Innova, and this has put the Innova Crysta in a different league altogether. Ride quality is better than before and the Crysta soaks in bumps and potholes with ease. Thanks to all that torque available from as low as 1400 rpm, the Innova should not have any issues munching miles on the highway or clambering inclines.The rear passengers also get cozy lounge lighting on the roof, along with a screen for the rear aircon controls.Toyota has tried its best to keep costs down (what with the conventional chassis and extensive parts sharing with the Fortuner and Hilux), but do expect a slight jump in prices. Thanks to the increase in length, both the rear passengers and the third-row passengers get more room as well.The hydraulic steering feels heavy in tight conditions and gear throws require effort as well. Rear passengers also get a tray attached to the back of the front seats to place laptops or for refreshments. Driving this car first, the Innova Crysta has plenty of oomph.Now these are all-new seats that Toyota have designed considering the long distance driving most Innova are used for in the private and commercial market. With 174 PS and 360 Nm available, the new Innova is sure to set the roads on fire.. The larger 17-inch tyres, along with the re-calibrated suspension, work brilliantly. It’s a pleasant place to be in and the chauffer driven are in for a really good time. The Crysta looks much better than before and comes with top of the line features, as many as seven airbags and two brand new engines along with a long awaited automatic option as well. First is the 2.Engine and PerformanceAfter ten years of being powered by the 2. With the Crysta, Toyota plans to bring customers from the rear seat to the front, thereby trying to change the Innova’s image.There is a bit of a lag if you really let the revs fall but as long as you keep it above 1500 rpm, the engine never feels out of breath.VerdictThe new Innova had been a long time coming, but it was definitely worth the wait. No twin clutch complications here, just a plain ol’ torque converter. They can now accommodate larger frames more easily and provide better support as well. There was a constant hum and woosh that we could hear on both the cars and that did become a little annoying after a while.8-litre unit that is lifted straight from the Fortuner. We anticipate the Crysta to be priced around the Rs. The Innova was known for its car like dynamics and, thanks to that double wishbone set-up, it’s still a good drive in most conditions