A legacy fuelled by trust, transformation, and timeless value, inspired by millions of Indian families and businesses

Mumbai/Bengaluru: Marking a proud milestone in its journey in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today celebrated 20 remarkable years of the Toyota Innova, a name that has grown to become a trusted companion for millions of Indian families and businesses. With over 12 lakh plus units sold across its three offerings, Innova, Innova Crysta, and Innova HyCross, the brand stands as a symbol of unwavering customer trust and lasting value. Over the past two decades, the Innova has continuously evolved to reflect the changing aspirations of the customers in India, while staying rooted in Toyota’s core philosophy of Quality, Durability, and Reliability (QDR). This is not just a milestone of numbers, but a celebration of innumerable journeys, memories, and moments made possible by Innova that has truly stood the test of time.

Speaking on the Toyota Innova milestone, Mr. Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President – Sales-Service-Used Car Business – Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “The Toyota Innova has built a deep emotional bond with customers over the last two decades – trusted as a dependable companion for families, loved by all for its comfort and reliability, and chosen time and again across generations. Whether for daily commutes or memorable road trips, the Innova has remained a part of countless personal journeys. Beyond its emotional connect, the Innova stands strong as a product benchmark – offering spacious interiors, robust build quality and smooth drivability, making it one of the most trusted and loved MPVs in India.”

A 20-Year Journey of Innovation and Evolution

Throughout the last 20 years, the Toyota Innova has been a shining example of continuous innovation and customer-centric evolution in the Indian automotive landscape. Introduced in 2005, the Innova redefined the MPV category with its ground-breaking blend of superior ride comfort, spacious interiors, durable body-on-frame construction, and advanced safety. In 2016, the brand took a bold step forward with the launch of Innova Crysta, which brought a completely new design, powerful engine, premium features, and enhanced safety, elevating the ownership experience to new heights.

Furthering this spirit of progress, 2022 witnessed the arrival of the Innova HyCross, a revolutionary leap into self-charging hybrid electric vehicle technology. Based on a deep understanding of customer insight, the HyCross has been crafted to elevate comfort, performance, and efficiency, while retaining the reliability and spaciousness that made the Innova a household name. With its self-charging hybrid powertrain, refined drivability, bold crossover-inspired design and reduced emissions, the HyCross has marked a new era in sustainable mobility. It represents Toyota’s 5th Generation Self-Charging Hybrid Electric System, combining a 2.0-litre gasoline engine and e-drive transmission, delivering combined max power output of 137 kW (186 PS) and segment-best fuel economy. It stands out with features such as a panoramic sunroof, automatic LED headlamps with auto high beam, a bold front grille with gunmetal finish, a first-in-segment dual-function Daytime Running Light (DRL) and more. The Innova HyCross 1,00,000 units sales milestone in India, during November 2024 marking its second anniversary, stands as a compelling testament to Toyota’s successful multi-pathway approach – reinforces the trust of customers on brand Toyota, whilst marks the growing popularity of the Innova HyCross much loved for its advanced technology, unmatched comfort, and exceptional performance.