Bangalore, 02July 2025,

In a significant testament to Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s (TKM)uncompromised commitment to safety, the much-appreciated Innova HyCross has been awarded a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) — India’s most comprehensive vehicle safety evaluation framework. This milestone marks the company’s unwavering and inherent focus on delivering ever-safer mobility solutions to its valued customers.

5-star safety ratings were received for both Adult and Child Occupant protection.

Earlier today in New Delhi, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari handed over the certificate to Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head & EVP, Corporate Affairs & Governance and Mr. Sudeep Dalvi, CCO, SVP & Head State Affairs.

Engineered for Safety, Designed with Purpose

Built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, the Innova HyCross is designed to ensure crash safety and structural rigidity. In addition to its solid architecture, the HyCross is equipped with an array of active and passive safety features that make it one of the safest vehicles in the industry. These include:

·         Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) –driver assistance suite featuring Pre-Collision System, Lane Trace Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor and Automatic High Beam

·         Six airbagsacross all grades offering all-around occupant protection

·         Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC)

·         Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

·         Hill-Start Assist Control, Rear Parking Camera, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, and All-Wheel Disc Brakes

·         Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

·         ISOFIX child seat mounts for enhanced child safety

Speaking on the milestone,Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, said, “At Toyota Kirloskar Motor, safety is the fundamental pillar of our product development, manufacturing process, and alsoour customer-first approach. The Innova HyCross embodies this commitment, delivering a mobility experience where ownership experience is just as important as performance and comfort.The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for the Innova HyCross is a recognition of this philosophyas it assures our customers that they are not only investing in advanced and sustainable mobility but also one of the safest vehicles.

With a safety mindset, we will continue to raise the bar in making advanced safety accessible,thus strengthening trust in the Toyota brand as a pioneer in safe and reliable mobility.”

The most loved family car now Sets Safety Benchmarks                                                     

Launched in November 2022, the Innova HyCross has swiftly emerged as a benchmark in the segment, earning the trust of Indian families nationwide. With its bold SUV-inspired design, powerful self-charging hybrid electric technology, and spacious, premium interiors, the HyCross has redefined expectations in its segment. Testament to its growing popularity, the model recently surpassed the remarkable milestone of 1,35,000 units sold in India—a reflection of its strong market acceptance and customer confidence. Seamlessly blending Toyota’s globally celebrated Quality, Durability, and Reliability (QDR) with advanced features and innovation, the HyCross stands as a flagship expression of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to sustainable mobility in India.

As India moves toward a future defined by safety, sustainability, and self-reliance, Toyota Kirloskar Motor remains deeply aligned with this national vision. The recognition under Bharat NCAP serves as both a proud milestone and a motivating force as TKM continues to develop vehicles that deliver real value—on the road and beyond.