Toyota Innova HyCross awarded Bharat NCAP 5-Star safety rating

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has once again underlined its unwavering dedication to customer safety, with the Toyota Innova HyCross attaining a distinguished 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)—India’s most comprehensive vehicle safety evaluation framework.

This top-tier recognition reflects the Innova HyCross’ exceptional safety credentials in both adult and child occupant protection, reinforcing its reputation as a class-leading family vehicle built for the modern Indian road.

The official certification was presented in New Delhi earlier today by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, to Mr Vikram Gulati, Country Head & EVP, Corporate Affairs & Governance, and Mr Sudeep Dalvi, CCO, SVP & Head State Affairs at Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

Crafted on Toyota’s advanced New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, the Innova HyCross prioritises structural integrity and crash safety. Augmenting its robust foundation is a comprehensive suite of active and passive safety features that collectively ensure unmatched occupant protection:

• Toyota Safety Sense (TSS): Advanced driver-assistance system including Pre-Collision System, Lane Trace Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, and Automatic High Beam
• Six Airbags: Standard across all grades for complete protection
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• Hill-Start Assist Control, All-Wheel Disc Brakes, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, and Rear Parking Camera
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• ISOFIX Mounts: For secure and simplified child seat installation

Reflecting on the accolade, Mr Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, expressed that safety forms the core of Toyota’s design and customer philosophy. He affirmed that the Innova HyCross represents this ethos by offering a complete mobility solution where safety, comfort, and performance are seamlessly integrated.

He emphasised that the Bharat NCAP 5-star certification stands as a testament to Toyota’s drive to democratise advanced safety technologies, further enhancing consumer trust in the brand’s dedication to building safe and sustainable vehicles.

Launched in November 2022, the Toyota Innova HyCross has rapidly become a market favourite, consistently outselling expectations and winning over Indian families nationwide. With over 1,35,000 units sold to date, it blends bold SUV styling with Toyota’s reliable self-charging hybrid electric technology and a premium, spacious cabin that elevates everyday travel.

The Innova HyCross continues to exemplify Toyota’s globally trusted values of Quality, Durability, and Reliability (QDR), while also spearheading the brand’s multi-pathway approach to cleaner, more sustainable mobility in India.

As the nation accelerates towards a safer and greener automotive future, Toyota Kirloskar Motor remains deeply aligned with India’s mobility vision—developing vehicles that deliver enduring value, on every journey and into the future.