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</p><p>A big change with Innova Crysta is availability of new engines which are also assembled in India. Much needed change from last generation's engine which was a bit noisy and clearly lagging behind rivals. With Crysta, Toyota has all but made sure that this car won’t have similar feedback from market. On offer are the two engines and the larger 2.8 liter one is mated with a 6-speed Automatic transmission only. The smaller 2.4 liter one has 147 BHP on tap developed at 3400 RPM while the torque is 343 Nm@1400-2800 RPM and available with only manual transmission. The 2.8 liter has 174 BHP developed at 3400 RPM and torque is 360 Nm@1200-3400 RPM. Output figures from both the new engines are a huge improvement over car's 102 BHP and 200 Nm. While first generation Innova was incredibly responsive around town, newer one has slight lag till 1600-1700 rpm before the linear and strong torque flows in. It’s not bad to stick out as sore point, but just evident. Innova Crysta is available with Power and Eco mode and it's the former which gives it a strong performance. There is a big difference on how the overtaking can be executed on highways, with the strong mid-range and grunt from engine extending to 4000 RPM. When both, the Power and Eco mode are off, the car by default is in normal mode which has sufficient grunt for all conditions. The new engine makes this car a far more relaxed cruiser and even improved fuel efficiency figures by around 2 KMPL despite more power on tap and a heavier car to lug around. For highway speeds the refinement has improved but it's only at the top end of rev range where engine becomes noticeably vocal. 2.8 liter engine coupled with 6-speed automatic offers even stronger performance which is very impressive for such a large, heavy machine tipping scales at 1870 kg. The gear ratios are widely spaced and gearbox itself shifts up and down the ratios quite a bit with even marginal throttle inputs. With newer engines, this car addresses the biggest criticism of its predecessor and in a very significant way to make it one of the better cars for mile munching. When it comes to handling, the big Toyota does not disappoint. Physics can’t be defied, but this car remains a very safe, predictable handler. Though some agility is lost over earlier model thanks to higher weight, handling for a body on frame car set high off the ground is very good. Rear end does not step out over undulations or under hard braking with the car maintaining its composure even when speedometer climbs deeper into triple digit speeds. However, the steering is hydraulically assisted and is heavy at parking speeds. Front suspension now has torsion bar which was not available on older car, while rear suspension setup remains 4-link with coil springs.</p><p></p><br>

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