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Toyota Innova Crysta

Toyota's body-on-frame MPV is the old-school Innova: a 2.4 diesel, rear-wheel drive, a five-speed manual and a reputation for running for years with little trouble. It suits buyers who cover long distances, carry seven or eight people on bad roads, and value reliability and resale over features and refinement.

₹19.72 – 26.63 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 7
Engine: 2393 cc
Mileage: 15.6 km/l

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At a glance

150 PS, 343 Nm 2.4 diesel
Seven or eight seats (ZX is seven only)
Ladder-frame, rear-wheel-drive layout
Manual gearbox only; no automatic on sale
Seven airbags from VX; GX and GX+ get three
Prices from ₹19.72 lakh to ₹26.63 lakh

Our pick at each price

VX 7-Seater₹24.93 lakh
At ₹24.93 lakh it is the cheapest Crysta with seven airbags, and it adds LED headlamps, auto climate control, push-button start and cruise control. For a family car we would not settle for three airbags.
GX+ 8-Seater₹21.20 lakh
For fleet or budget use, the GX+ at ₹21.20 lakh adds a rear camera with DVR and power-folding mirrors to the GX. Accept that it has only three airbags.

Rivals

Maruti Suzuki Invicto₹25.37 – 28.70 lakh
Kia Carens Clavis₹11.39 – 21.79 lakh
Maruti Suzuki XL6₹11.62 – 14.68 lakh

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Toyota Innova Crysta specifications

Mileage (ARAI)15.6 km/l
TransmissionManual
Body typeMPV
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2393 cc
Seating capacity7

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Engines	2.4 diesel
Gearboxes	Manual
Power	150 PS
Torque	343 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)	15.6 km/l
Seats	7
Length	4735 mm
Width	1830 mm
Height	1795 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm
Ground clearance	178 mm
Boot space	300 litres
Fuel tank	55 litres

Toyota Innova Crysta variants: price and features

Base variant
Innova Crysta
GX 7-Seater
Diesel · 2393 cc · Manual
₹19.72 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 3 airbags with stability control
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
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- 3 airbags with stability control
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Hill-hold assist
- Driver seat height adjust
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Innova Crysta
GX 8-Seater
Diesel · 2393 cc · Manual
₹19.77 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.05 lakh more than GX 7-Seater for
- Second-row bench for eight seats
- Otherwise as GX 7-Seater
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Innova Crysta
GX+ 7-Seater
Diesel · 2393 cc · Manual
₹21.15 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.38 lakh more than GX 8-Seater for
- Rear camera with dashcam (DVR)
- Power-folding mirrors
- Puddle lamps
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- Rear camera with dashcam (DVR)
- Power-folding mirrors
- Puddle lamps
- Premium fabric seats
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Innova Crysta
GX+ 8-Seater
Diesel · 2393 cc · Manual
₹21.20 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.05 lakh more than GX+ 7-Seater for
- Second-row bench for eight seats
- Otherwise as GX+ 7-Seater
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Innova Crysta
VX 7-Seater
Diesel · 2393 cc · Manual
₹24.93 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹3.73 lakh more than GX+ 8-Seater for
- 7 airbags
- LED projector headlamps
- Automatic climate control
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- 7 airbags
- LED projector headlamps
- Automatic climate control
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Cruise control
- Wireless phone charger
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Innova Crysta
VX 8-Seater
Diesel · 2393 cc · Manual
₹24.98 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.05 lakh more than VX 7-Seater for
- Second-row bench for eight seats
- Otherwise as VX 7-Seater
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Top variant
Innova Crysta
ZX 7-Seater
Diesel · 2393 cc · Manual
₹26.63 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.65 lakh more than VX 8-Seater for
- Leather seats
- 8-way powered driver's seat
- Tyre pressure monitor
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- Leather seats
- 8-way powered driver's seat
- Tyre pressure monitor
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Easy-close tailgate
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Our verdict on the Innova Crysta

The Crysta survives because nothing else does its job quite the same way. The 2.4 diesel is strong and unstressed, the ladder frame shrugs off bad roads and heavy loads, and Toyota's reliability and resale are hard to match. That is why fleets and long-distance families still queue for it. It is also showing its age. There is no automatic, the cabin and features lag behind cheaper rivals, and the GX and GX+ get only three airbags. Prices have risen to ₹19.72–26.63 lakh, which is Innova Hycross money. If you drive mainly on good roads and want an automatic, the Hycross is the more modern buy. Choose the Crysta if you need a tough diesel workhorse, and pay for the VX to get the seven airbags.

Good things

Strong, proven 2.4 diesel with 343 Nm
Body-on-frame toughness for bad roads and heavy loads
Toyota reliability and very strong resale value
Seven or eight seats with a usable third row

Could be better

Manual only; the automatic is no longer sold
Only three airbags on GX and GX+; seven airbags start at the ₹24.93 lakh VX
Dated cabin and features for a car costing ₹20–27 lakh
Long waiting periods reported for every variant

Toyota Innova Crysta colours and photos

Colours on sale

Super White
Platinum White Pearl
Attitude Black Mica
Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic

Toyota Innova Crysta: the workhorse that refuses to retire

The Innova Crysta is a body-on-frame MPV, 4,735 mm long on a 2,750 mm wheelbase. It is sold alongside the newer, monocoque Innova Hycross and appeals to buyers who want a diesel and a tougher build. Prices run from ₹19.72 lakh to ₹26.63 lakh ex-showroom across GX, GX+, VX and ZX grades, with seven or eight seats on all but the ZX.

There is one powertrain: a 2.4-litre diesel making 150 PS and 343 Nm, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual. Eco and Power drive modes are standard. The engine is known for pulling well with a full load and for covering very high mileages. The automatic was dropped, so anyone who wants two pedals has to look at the Hycross instead.

Every Crysta has stability control, hill-start assist and tilt and telescopic steering. GX adds an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. GX+ adds a rear camera with a built-in recorder and power-folding mirrors. VX moves to seven airbags, LED projector headlamps, automatic climate control, push-button start and cruise control, and ZX adds leather seats, a powered driver's seat and TPMS.

Which variant should you buy?

VX for families. It is the first grade with seven airbags, and it adds the comfort features you expect at this price. The ZX adds leather, a powered driver's seat and TPMS for ₹1.7 lakh, which is a lot for those three items. The GX+ is good value for fleet use or as a workhorse, but its three-airbag count is a real gap for a family car.

Seven or eight seats?

The eight-seater costs only ₹5,000 more and has a bench in the middle row. Choose it if you regularly carry eight people. The seven-seater's captain chairs are more comfortable and make it easier to reach the third row, and they are the only option on the ZX.

Crysta or Hycross?

The Hycross is newer, has a monocoque body, a petrol and a strong-hybrid option, automatic gearboxes and more features. The Crysta keeps the diesel, the ladder frame and a manual gearbox. If you drive on good roads and want efficiency and comfort, buy the Hycross. If you cover huge distances on rough roads or need a tough commercial workhorse, the Crysta still makes sense.

Is it worth the price?

Only if you value what it does uniquely: durability, a strong diesel and resale. On features and safety per rupee, many cheaper SUVs and MPVs do better. Toyota's long waiting periods also mean you should confirm delivery dates before paying a booking amount.

Innova Crysta vs rivals

Spec	Toyota Innova Crysta₹19.72 – 26.63 lakh	Maruti Suzuki Invicto₹25.37 – 28.70 lakh	Kia Carens Clavis₹11.39 – 21.79 lakh	Maruti Suzuki XL6₹11.62 – 14.68 lakh	Kia Carens₹11.12 – 12.98 lakh
Body	MPV	MPV	MPV	MPV	MPV
Fuel	Diesel	Hybrid	Petrol, CNG, Diesel	Petrol, CNG	Petrol, CNG, Diesel
Engines	2.4 diesel	2.0 strong-hybrid	1.5 petrol, 1.5 turbo petrol, 1.5 diesel, 1.5 CNG	1.5 petrol, 1.5 CNG	1.5 petrol, 1.5 CNG, 1.5 diesel
Power	150 PS	186 PS	160 PS	103 PS	116 PS
Gearbox	Manual	e-CVT	Manual, iMT, DCT, Automatic	Manual, Automatic	Manual
Mileage	15.6 km/l	23.24 km/l	15.34–19.54 km/l	20.27–20.97 km/l	15.4–19.5 km/l
Seats	7	7	7	6	7
Boot	300 litres	239 litres	216 litres	209 litres	216 litres
Compare	Viewing	Innova Crysta vs Invicto	Innova Crysta vs Carens Clavis	Innova Crysta vs XL6	Innova Crysta vs Carens

Toyota Innova Crysta mileage

2393 cc, DieselManual
Claimed (ARAI)
15.6 km/l
Variants
7

Toyota Innova Crysta on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹23.38 – 31.47 lakh
Mumbai₹23.73 – 32.21 lakh
Bengaluru₹24.64 – 33.46 lakh
Chennai₹24.46 – 33.46 lakh
Kolkata₹22.89 – 30.80 lakh
Bhopal₹23.28 – 32.40 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Innova Crysta EMI

₹33,133 a month

On ₹19.72 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹3.94 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹4.10 lakh.

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Toyota Innova Crysta FAQ

What is the price of the Toyota Innova Crysta in India?

The Toyota Innova Crysta costs ₹19.72 to 26.63 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Toyota Innova Crysta come with?

The Toyota Innova Crysta is sold with diesel power (2.4 diesel).

What is the mileage of the Toyota Innova Crysta?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Toyota Innova Crysta is 15.6 km/l.

How many people can the Toyota Innova Crysta seat?

The Toyota Innova Crysta is a 7-seater mpv.

What is the length of the Toyota Innova Crysta?

The Toyota Innova Crysta is 4735 mm long, 1830 mm wide and 1795 mm tall, with a 2750 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Toyota Innova Crysta have?

The Toyota Innova Crysta has 300 litres of boot space.

Does the Toyota Innova Crysta come with an automatic gearbox?

The Toyota Innova Crysta is offered with manual gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Toyota Innova Crysta?

The Toyota Innova Crysta has 178 mm of ground clearance.

Which Toyota Innova Crysta variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.