Toyota Kirloskar Motor has just launched the latest 2026 Toyota Innova Crysta priced at Rs 19.72 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2026 model includes minor cosmetic tweaks, additional features and more. The updated Innova Crysta is priced higher than before, with a price hike of Rs 32,000 to Rs 83,000 across the variant lineup. Interested customers can book the new Crysta online or by visiting their nearest dealership and the MPV continues to compete with the likes of Mahindra XUV 7XO, Maruti Invicto and Kia Clavis. In this article, let’s compare the new Cresta with the Mahindra XUV 7XO. Price, variables The Innova Crysta lineup is available in four trims – GX, GX+, VX and ZX. The entry-level GX variant is priced at Rs 19.72 lakh for the seven-seat version and Rs 19.77 lakh for the eight-seat version. Moving on, the GX+ is available for Rs 21.15 lakh and Rs 21.20 lakh for the seven- and eight-seat configuration respectively. The VX trim is priced at Rs 24.93 lakh for the seven-seater and Rs 24.98 lakh for the eight-seater. At the top of the range, the ZX variant is exclusively offered in a seven-seater layout and is priced at Rs 26.63 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.The Mahindra XUV 7XO range starts at Rs 13.66 lakh for the AX petrol manual variant and goes up to Rs 24.92 lakh for the top-spec AX7L diesel-automatic AWD. The AX3 trim is priced between Rs 16.02 lakh and Rs 17.94 lakh, while the AX5 is priced between Rs 17.52 lakh and Rs 19.44 lakh in petrol and diesel powertrains. The AX7 variant is available from Rs 18.48 lakh to Rs 21.40 lakh, including the AWD option. Over the range, the AX7T is offered in both six- and seven-seat configurations, with prices ranging from Rs 20.99 lakh to Rs 23.44 lakh. The flagship AX7L trim is available in six- and seven-seat configurations, priced between Rs 22.47 lakh and Rs 24.92 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.Dimensions Dimensionally, the Innova Crysta measures 4,735 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width, 1,795 mm in height, 2,750 mm in wheelbase and has a ground clearance of 178 mm. The MPV has 300 liters of luggage space behind the third row, while tire sizes range from 16-inch 205-section units to 17-inch 215-section tires on lower variants. The XUV 7XO measures 4,695mm in length, 1,890mm in width, 1,755mm in height, with a 2,750mm wheelbase and 200mm ground clearance. Boot space is 200 liters with all seats up, while tire options include 17-inch and 18-inch alloy wheels, depending on the variant.Power train The Toyota Innova Crysta is offered with a single 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engine that produces 150 PS of power and 343 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox. The XUV 7XO gets two engine options – 2.0-litre turbo-petrol (197 bhp, 380 Nm) and 2.2-litre mHawk diesel (up to 182 bhp, 450 Nm). Gearbox options will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic, and select diesel variants will get AWD.Features Talking about the features further, the Toyota Innova Crysta features seven airbags, front and rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, vehicle tracking, wireless charger, TPMS, LiteMB, a light and light feature. A touch tumble function for the second row seats.In terms of features, the XUV 7XO gets a triple screen setup, 6-way power front seats, front and rear ventilated seats, multi-color ambient lighting, two wireless chargers, panoramic sunroof, bass mode for the front passenger seat, 16-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, Apple Kardon sound system with Dolpay controls. and Android Auto. In terms of safety, it gets Level 2 ADAS, a 540-degree camera, ESC, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, ISOFIX seats, TPMS, front and rear sensors, hill descent control, hill hold assist, auto dimming IRVM and more.
