Toyota Innova Crysta : Official Review

SPARKled · 24th August 2017, 09:01

6 speed MT IMHO is really what was needed for a car of this size and price. Makes the manual a lot more desirable now with better efficiency over the AT. Hope they also fix the dancing gear lever as well which was a disappointment for car that costs to much .

Sankar · 26th August 2017, 10:58

Another friend booked the Innova Crysta GX-MT 8 seater yesterday. Delivery in 1.5 months. Colour White is his primary choice but he is confused because he heard White tuns to Yellow over time. Is there anything to be worried about regarding White turning Yellow-ish with the current generation of paints?

Almost all the Fortuners I have seen on the roads are White. Assuming Toyota uses same painting technology I see no reason to be worried because I have not yet seen a Yellow-ish Fortuner so far.

harishpr · 26th August 2017, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Another friend booked the Innova Crysta GX-MT 8 seater yesterday. Delivery in 1.5 months. Colour White is his primary choice but he is confused because he heard White tuns to Yellow over time. Is there anything to be worried about regarding White turning Yellow-ish with the current generation of paints?

Almost all the Fortuners I have seen on the roads are White. Assuming Toyota uses same painting technology I see no reason to be worried because I have not yet seen a Yellow-ish Fortuner so far.

White turning into yellowish is a myth. White is the most preferred color for Innova/Fortuner (thanks to Political and realestate gang) and provides good resale value.

samabhi · 26th August 2017, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Another friend booked the Innova Crysta GX-MT 8 seater yesterday. Delivery in 1.5 months. Colour White is his primary choice but he is confused because he heard White tuns to Yellow over time. Is there anything to be worried about regarding White turning Yellow-ish with the current generation of paints?

Almost all the Fortuners I have seen on the roads are White. Assuming Toyota uses same painting technology I see no reason to be worried because I have not yet seen a Yellow-ish Fortuner so far.

Shouldn't your friend wait for the 6 Speed manual instead, when it is launched? I bet that would be a better buy.

Sankar · 26th August 2017, 15:04

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Originally Posted by harishpr

White turning into yellowish is a myth. White is the most preferred color for Innova/Fortuner (thanks to Political and realestate gang) and provides good resale value.

Mine is a white too, just an year old, its easier to maintain with regard to colour matching touch ups etc. Certain myths are passed off as facts amongst uninformed. This was one such instance.

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Originally Posted by samabhi

Shouldn't your friend wait for the 6 Speed manual instead, when it is launched? I bet that would be a better buy.

Are idea regarding when the features are being launched? 6 speed MT would definitely be the better option to purchase.

Vulken Auto · 26th August 2017, 16:13

Few pics of my touring sport.

samabhi · 27th August 2017, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Are idea regarding when the features are being launched? 6 speed MT would definitely be the better option to purchase.

No concrete news Sankar. Quoting the post Ravenavi shared, it seems to be next month. But then I have not come across this update anywhere else. Also do note that as per the same article, the 6 Speed MT is for the VX variant.

Voyager-1 · 30th August 2017, 12:21

With the imminent 10% hike in the Cess, entire Bangalore had run out of stock of the Crysta Z AT variant. My neighbor is ready to take immediate delivery with full payment, but none of the dealers have it in stock. Looks like everything is blocked.

obed5579 · 30th August 2017, 19:54

Dear friends, this maybe a little off-topic. I thought it would be useful. I just purchased a Armrest Storage Box Center Console Container Bin Tray from Aliexpress. It very handy.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Armr...311.0.0.LJw9Lp

Though it says it is for Toyota Fortuner, it perfectly fits the Innova Crysta. Please refer the attached picture taken in my Crysta.

vsun · 30th August 2017, 20:33

Friends, here is how my Crysta GX dashboard looks, after all the decoration done. Got the dashboard panels painted at a local car painting workshop, to match the car color (Garnet Red)

. May be after enjoying this color for some time, I may purchase ZX panels from the showroom.

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Got the seat covers custom made, after selecting the color and the design.

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sanchit.j · 30th August 2017, 22:14

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Originally Posted by vsun

Friends, here is how my Crysta GX dashboard looks, after all the decoration done. ........

Hello,

Congratulations on your new car!

Can you pls share how / from where did you source the silver trim around the air vents and what did it cost you ?

Thanks in advance !

PrideRed · 30th August 2017, 22:19

Finally managed to capture some pictures. The car has now covered 2.5K and first free checkup is done.

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The camera which is fit above the number plate. While the fit is great the picture clarity is about 3.5/5.

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vsun · 31st August 2017, 07:32

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Originally Posted by sanchit.j

Hello,

Congratulations on your new car!

Can you pls share how / from where did you source the silver trim around the air vents and what did it cost you ?

Thanks in advance !

Thank you sanchit.j. The silver trim is Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part for VX / ZX varints. You can get it from accessories store at Toyota dealership. Did not remember exact price. Its something around 5400 or so.

sanchit.j · 31st August 2017, 07:43

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Originally Posted by vsun

Thank you sanchit.j. The silver trim is Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part for VX / ZX varints. You can get it from accessories store at Toyota dealership. Did not remember exact price. Its something around 5400 or so.

Thank you!

Another quick one : does the GX miss out on a trip meter? I can't happen to find it in my car's MID options.

If it's indeed there how is it accessed?

Sankar · 31st August 2017, 09:28

25000KM service was done last week. Cost was Rs.1871 which included checkup, wheel alignment and washing. Mid 5000KM service is only a checkup mostly. I prefer to get the wheel alignment done at Toyota dealer and this 5000km service helps me keep the schedule.

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Originally Posted by obed5579

Dear friends, this maybe a little off-topic. I thought it would be useful. I just purchased a Armrest Storage Box Center Console Container Bin Tray from Aliexpress. It very handy.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Armr...311.0.0.LJw9Lp

Though it says it is for Toyota Fortuner, it perfectly fits the Innova Crysta. Please refer the attached picture taken in my Crysta.

Thanks. Very useful and I was looking for something like this! Does it leave any space under the tray once installed, if so how much?

24th August 2017, 09:01	#916
SPARKled Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 656 Times	6 speed MT IMHO is really what was needed for a car of this size and price. Makes the manual a lot more desirable now with better efficiency over the AT. Hope they also fix the dancing gear lever as well which was a disappointment for car that costs to much .
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26th August 2017, 10:58	#917
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,057 Times	Re: Toyota Innova Crysta : Official Review Another friend booked the Innova Crysta GX-MT 8 seater yesterday. Delivery in 1.5 months. Colour White is his primary choice but he is confused because he heard White tuns to Yellow over time. Is there anything to be worried about regarding White turning Yellow-ish with the current generation of paints? Almost all the Fortuners I have seen on the roads are White. Assuming Toyota uses same painting technology I see no reason to be worried because I have not yet seen a Yellow-ish Fortuner so far. Last edited by Sankar : 26th August 2017 at 11:00.
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26th August 2017, 16:13	#921
Vulken Auto BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: . Posts: 545 Thanked: 263 Times	Re: Toyota Innova Crysta : Official Review Few pics of my touring sport. Attached Thumbnails
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30th August 2017, 12:21	#923
Voyager-1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 245 Thanked: 202 Times	Re: Toyota Innova Crysta : Official Review With the imminent 10% hike in the Cess, entire Bangalore had run out of stock of the Crysta Z AT variant. My neighbor is ready to take immediate delivery with full payment, but none of the dealers have it in stock. Looks like everything is blocked.
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30th August 2017, 19:54	#924
obed5579 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 49 Thanked: 7 Times	Re: Toyota Innova Crysta : Official Review Dear friends, this maybe a little off-topic. I thought it would be useful. I just purchased a Armrest Storage Box Center Console Container Bin Tray from Aliexpress. It very handy. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Armr...311.0.0.LJw9Lp Though it says it is for Toyota Fortuner, it perfectly fits the Innova Crysta. Please refer the attached picture taken in my Crysta. Attached Thumbnails
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30th August 2017, 20:33	#925
vsun BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 130 Thanked: 109 Times	Re: Toyota Innova Crysta : Official Review Friends, here is how my Crysta GX dashboard looks, after all the decoration done. Got the dashboard panels painted at a local car painting workshop, to match the car color (Garnet Red) . May be after enjoying this color for some time, I may purchase ZX panels from the showroom. Got the seat covers custom made, after selecting the color and the design.
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30th August 2017, 22:19	#927
PrideRed Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2012 Location: BLR/PTR Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 9,684 Times	Re: Toyota Innova Crysta : Official Review Finally managed to capture some pictures. The car has now covered 2.5K and first free checkup is done. The camera which is fit above the number plate. While the fit is great the picture clarity is about 3.5/5.
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