Toyota Innova Hycross

File updated: 2026-06-18
Facts collected: 12
IP Ownership: foreign

Current Score

65Score

Mostly Indian (Key Imports)

Our Verdict: The Innova Hycross scored a perfect 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP. While the body panels are stamped in India using 92% local steel, and the hybrid gearbox is assembled in Bidadi, high-tech components are imported. These include the battery cells from PEVE in Japan and the Level-2 driver-assist (ADAS) sensors from Denso.

How it's Sourced: The Innova Hycross uses a 2.0L hybrid engine assembled in Jigani near Bengaluru, and a hybrid gearbox manufactured by Toyota's parts division (TKAP) in Bidadi that qualifies for the government's PLI scheme. The vehicle is assembled in Bidadi using mostly local steel, bringing the overall localization to 90%.

Findings

A vehicle is the sum of its supply chain. Each domain below represents a critical finding in our investigation.

Powertrain: The 2.0L petrol and hybrid engines are assembled locally by Toyota in Jigani near Bengaluru, but the hybrid battery cells are imported from PEVE in Japan.; Mixed
Transmission: The hybrid gearbox (e-Drive) is built locally in Bidadi, qualifying for the government's PLI scheme with over 50% local parts.; Mixed
Body & Chassis: The body frame is built on the TNGA-C platform using 92% Indian steel. Toyota is building a third plant in Bidadi to expand production.; Indian
Electronics & ADAS: The Level-2 driver-assist safety systems use sensors and camera modules imported from Denso in Japan.; Foreign
Design & Engineering: The platform design and hybrid technology belong completely to Toyota in Japan.; Foreign
Assembly & Logistics: The vehicle is assembled in Bidadi, Karnataka, achieving a high 90% local sourcing rate for its parts.; Indian

The Audit Trail

Every finding above is backed by the atomic facts below. We link to primary sources, OEM financials, and triangulated journalism.

FACT f_hycross_eng_012016-06-23
The 2.0L TNGA gasoline and hybrid engines are manufactured by Toyota Industries Engine India (TIEI) at its 22-acre Jigani facility in Bangalore.
"Toyota Industries Engine India (TIEI) has inaugurated a new engine production plant at Jigani Industrial Area, Bengaluru... Spread across 22 acres with an investment of Rs 1,100 crore"
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
ETAuto↗
FACT f_hycross_batt_012025-10-01
The self-charging strong hybrid powertrain utilizes a 201.6V Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack mounted under the front row seats.
"Battery: Nickel Metal Hydride, 201.6 V, Placed Under Front Seats. Electric Motor: Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor"
Corroborated by independent automotive journalism
CarWale Specs↗
FACT f_hycross_trans_012024-02-23
TKAP's locally manufactured xEV Transaxle (e-Drive) received the ARAI Domestic Value Addition (DVA) Certificate under the PLI scheme in February 2024.
"Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Pvt Ltd (TKAP) ... announced that it has received the Domestic Value Addition (DVA) Certificate for xEV Transaxle (e-Drive) under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) ... ARAI certified."
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts press release↗
FACT f_hycross_trans_022023-05-15
The localized e-Drive transaxle achieved slightly more than 50% local value addition, allowing component exports back to Japan.
"While the e-Drive is now employed in Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, it is not yet fully localized, with a value localization level of slightly more than 50 percent... The export of e-Drive to Japan contributes significantly to the 'Make in India' initiative."
Corroborated by independent automotive journalism
Modern Manufacturing India↗
FACT f_hycross_plant_012025-02-12
TKM achieved 90% vehicle-level localization for core models like the Innova and Fortuner, with 92% of steel sourced domestically.
"With 90% localization of key models like Innova and Fortuner and 92% of steel sourced domestically, TKM continues to reinforce Karnataka's role as a global manufacturing hub"
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
Toyota Kirloskar Motor GIM Press Release↗
FACT f_hycross_adas_012025-02-11
Denso India supplies the Level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) modules for the Toyota Innova Hycross.
"While the company is already supplying the Level-2 ADAS modules on the Toyota Innova HyCross MPV, Denso envisions a regulatory push in the coming years acting as a key driver"
Corroborated by independent automotive journalism
Autocar Professional India↗
FACT f_hycross_ip_012022-01-01
The TNGA-C platform and hybrid powertrain are proprietary technologies of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan.
"TNGA involves a fundamental redesign of vehicle platforms and powertrain units (engines, transmissions, and hybrid systems) to improve both driving performance and manufacturing efficiency"
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
Toyota Global↗
FACT f_hycross_source_012024-01-24
Innova & Fortuner models achieve highly localized levels of around 90% based on value of parts and raw materials.
"In addition, the company is actively promoting Make in India, and its main products - Innova & Fortuner are highly localized with around 90% localization, basis value of parts and raw materials."
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
Toyota Bharat Expo Press Release↗
FACT f_hycross_bncap_012025-06-30
The Toyota Innova Hycross scored a full five-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) crash test published in June 2025.
"The Toyota Innova Hycross has been crash tested by Bharat NCAP, and it has scored a full five-star safety rating. The rating applies to all the petrol and strong-hybrid variants."
Corroborated by independent automotive journalism
CarDekho Bharat NCAP Coverage↗
FACT f_hycross_bncap_022025-06-30
Under Bharat NCAP evaluations, the Innova Hycross scored 30.47 out of 32 points for adult occupant protection and 45.00 out of 49 points for child occupant protection.
"The MPV scored 30.47 out of 32 points for adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 points for child occupant protection."
Corroborated by independent automotive journalism
Team-BHP Bharat NCAP Report↗
FACT f_hycross_capacity_012023-11-22
Toyota announced an investment of ₹3,300 crore to construct a third plant in Bidadi, expanding production capacity specifically for the Innova Hycross.
"Toyota to invest Rs 3,300 Cr for new plant in Karnataka: 1 lakh capacity with Innova Hycross production ... The latest manufacturing plant will increase Toyota's production capacity by 1 lakh units a year"
Corroborated by independent automotive journalism
Times of India↗
FACT f_hycross_sales_012026-04-09
The Toyota Innova Hycross surpassed 200,000 units of cumulative sales in India by April 2026.
"Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced a significant milestone, achieving cumulative sales of 2 lakh units of the Innova HyCross in India."
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Press Release↗

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