The Toyota Innova Hycross has just achieved a major milestone – it has scored a full 5-star safety rating under the Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) crash test protocol. This not only makes it the first Toyota, first MPV, and first hybrid to be tested under BNCAP, but also sets a benchmark in safety for Indian family vehicles.
Let’s break down what makes the Innova Hycross such a strong performer in crash safety:
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
- Score: 30.47 / 32 points
- Frontal Crash Test:
- Good protection to the driver’s head, neck, chest, thighs, knees, lower legs, and feet.
- Adequate protection for the front passenger’s chest.
- Side Barrier Test: Full marks
- Side Pole Impact Test: Rated as ‘OK’
Child Occupant Protection (COP)
- Score: 45 / 49 points
- Dynamic Test (Frontal and Side Impact): Full marks (24/24)
- CRS Installation Test: Full marks (12/12)
- Vehicle Assessment Test: 9 / 13 points
- Child Seat Setup:
- Both 18-month-old and 3-year-old dummies were tested in rearward-facing ISOFIX seats with support legs.
- ISOFIX anchorages are provided on outboard rear seats.
- No integrated child restraint system.
Safety Features Onboard
- 6 airbags (standard across variants)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- 3-point seatbelts with reminders for all passengers
- ISOFIX child seat anchorages
- Passenger-side airbag cut-off switch
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) in top-spec ZX(O) trim:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Keep Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- 360-degree camera
- Hill-start assist
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Complies with AIS-100 pedestrian protection norms
Price and Competition
- Ex-showroom Price: ₹19.09 lakh to ₹31.34 lakh (pan-India)
- Petrol and Strong Hybrid Variants – same safety rating across the range
- Rivals:
- Maruti Invicto (badge-engineered sibling)
- ISOFIX anchorages are provided on outboard rear seats.
- Kia Carens and Carens Clavis (more budget-friendly alternatives)
Gaadibhai Thoughts – Should You Consider the Hycross?
TThe Toyota Innova Hycross isn’t just a spacious, feature-packed MPV – it’s now one of the safest family vehicles on Indian roads. With top-tier scores for both adult and child protection, Toyota has reinforced its commitment to safety. If you're looking for a reliable and safe 6- or 7-seater with hybrid efficiency, the Hycross is a top contender.
