Toyota Innova HyCross secures 5-star rating under Bharat NCAP
Nitin Gadkari
, to Vikram Gulati, Country Head & EVP, Corporate Affairs & Governance, and Sudeep Dalvi, CCO, SVP & Head State Affairs, at a ceremony held in New Delhi earlier today.
Engineered for Safety, Designed with Purpose
Built on Toyota's advanced TNGA platform, the Innova HyCross features a robust structure and an extensive suite of safety technologies, including:
Toyota Safety Sense (TSS): Pre-Collision System, Lane Trace Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, and Automatic High BeamSix airbags across all variantsVehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC)ABS with EBD, Hill-Start Assist, Rear Camera, Parking Sensors, All-Wheel Disc BrakesTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and ISOFIX child seat mounts
'The Innova HyCross embodies Toyota's philosophy of safety-first mobility,' said Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business. 'This 5-star
Bharat NCAP
rating reassures customers that they are investing in one of the safest vehicles on Indian roads today.'
Launched in November 2022, the Innova HyCross has quickly become a segment leader, combining
SUV-inspired styling
,
self-charging hybrid electric technology
, and premium interiors. With over 1.35 lakh units sold in India, the HyCross stands as a key pillar of Toyota's multi-pathway strategy for sustainable mobility.
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