Toyota is set to discontinue one of its most prominent models, the Innova Crysta. Here’s what we know so far.
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Toyota Innova discontinued?
Toyota’s long-running MPV, the Innova Crysta, is slowly nearing the end of its journey in India, even though it continues to enjoy strong demand in a few global markets like Indonesia and the Philippines. Along with India, these are some of the last countries where the Innova Crysta is still being sold alongside the newer Innova Hycross. Reports suggest that 2026 will be the final full year when Indian buyers can purchase the Crysta, after which Toyota Kirloskar Motor is expected to stop selling it by early 2027. The Innova Crysta was first introduced globally in 2015 as the second generation of the Innova lineup and completed a decade last year. In India, it arrived in 2016 and quickly built a reputation for reliability, comfort, and durability, especially among large families and commercial users. Over the years, it became a familiar sight on Indian roads, often preferred for long-distance travel due to its solid build and dependable engine.
When it was first launched, the Innova Crysta was offered with multiple engine and gearbox choices, including petrol and diesel engines, along with manual and automatic transmissions. However, as Toyota prepared to introduce the newer and more modern Innova Hycross, several options on the Crysta were gradually removed. The petrol engine and automatic gearbox were discontinued, leaving only the diesel-manual combination on sale. Since then, Toyota has mainly positioned the Innova Crysta as a vehicle for fleet operators, such as taxi services, who value its strength and long-term reliability. The MPV currently uses a 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This engine was first made to meet older emission rules and was later updated to comply with the latest BS6 standards in two phases. Even so, Toyota is not expected to invest further in improving this engine, as doing so would require major changes that may not be worth the cost at this stage of the model’s life.
Another major reason behind the planned discontinuation is the upcoming CAFE 3 fuel efficiency norms, which will come into force in April 2027. These rules will push carmakers to improve fuel economy and cut carbon emissions across their entire range. The Innova Crysta’s heavy body-on-frame design and diesel engine make it difficult to meet these stricter targets. Toyota had earlier thought of stopping Crysta sales much sooner, but strong customer demand and supply issues related to the Innova Hycross led the company to keep it on sale for longer. This time, however, the decision appears final. The Innova Crysta is currently priced between ₹18.65 lakh and ₹25.36 lakh, while the Innova Hycross petrol is priced lower at the start, with the hybrid versions costing more. Once the Crysta is discontinued, Toyota may have to make the Innova Hycross hybrid more affordable to keep buyers interested and maintain sales momentum in this popular MPV segment.
The Toyota Innova has seen three generations in India, starting with the first-generation Innova launched in 2005, which quickly became popular for its strong build, spacious cabin, and dependable diesel engine, making it a favourite among families and taxi operators, followed by the second-generation Innova Crysta introduced in 2016 that brought a more premium design, improved interiors, stronger engines, and better comfort, further strengthening Toyota’s reputation for reliability, and finally the third-generation Innova Hycross launched in 2022, which moved away from the traditional ladder-frame chassis to a modern monocoque platform, added petrol and strong hybrid powertrains, improved fuel efficiency, and positioned the Innova as a more upmarket and technology-focused MPV for Indian buyers.
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