Toyota has updated the Innova Hycross with a new feature. Priced between Rs 19.09 lakh and Rs 31.34 lakh (ex-showroom), the updated Hycross gets a new feature called Acoustic Vehicle Warning System (AVAS) in select variants.
Toyota Innova Hycross: What is AVAS?
AVAS is a feature which is commonly found in high-end electric vehicles (EV). It basically produces fake sounds using external speakers in order to alert surrounding pedestrians and other road users of the vehicle’s proximity to when driving at low speeds in electric mode. This feature can also come in handy for strong hybrid vehicles that can run in fully electric mode for a limited distance.
When in EV mode, the Innova Hycross is completely silent with no noise from the engine, making it imperceptible for pedestrians or vehicles in close proximity to detect. The feature is aimed at warning users around the vehicle, thus reducing the risk of an accident. The AVAS feature is now available in VX, VX (O), ZX, and ZX (O) variants of the Innova Hycross.
In addition to AVAS, the Toyota Innova Hycross comes equipped with various safety features, including a 360-degree camera, six airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill-hold assist, and vehicle stability control. It also offers a comprehensive suite of ADAS features, such as adaptive cruise control, a blind spot monitor, automatic high beams, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane keep assist, among others.
Toyota Innova Hycross: Hybrid to HEV
Another small update is a new ‘HEV’ (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) badge replacing the older ‘Hybrid’ badge in the strong hybrid variants of the Innova Hycross. The new badging aligns with Toyota’s global branding strategy. The updated badges can be seen on the front doors and the tailgate.
Toyota Innova Hycross: Powertrain specs
Mechanically, the Innova Hycross remains unchanged. There are two petrol engine options on offer. The first one is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 171 bhp of power and 209 Nm of torque. This engine is paired exclusively with a CVT automatic transmission.
The alternative choice is a 2.0-liter strong hybrid petrol engine, producing a combined power output of 182 bhp and paired with an e-Drive transmission. According to Toyota, the hybrid variant offers a fuel efficiency of 23.24 kmpl, whereas the standard petrol models deliver 16.13 kmpl.
