Toyota Innova Hycross Becomes First MPV to Score 5 Stars in B-NCAP Crash Tests
Toyota Innova Hycross – The Bharat New Car Assessment Program-B-NCAP-just awarded the Toyota Innova Hycross a shiny 5-star rating for safety, making it Indias first MPV to reach that impressive milestone.
This milestone really shows how serious Toyota is about building safe, forward-thinking cars that protect families on every journey. As Autocar India noted, the Hycross earned an impressive 30.47 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 for child safety-scores that rank among the best recorded in the tests. Plus, it is the first petrol-electric, three-row MPV to be put through its paces under Bharat NCAP rules. With its perfect five-star score in the latest B-NCAP tests, the Innova Hycross sets a new safety standard for multi-purpose vehicles in India.
Tested Across Multiple Variants – Toyota Innova Hycross
B-NCAP subjected several Hycross variants to its rigorous assessment, running the GX 8-seat petrol, VX 8-seat hybrid, and ZX 7-seat hybrid through the same demanding protocol. All models returned a glowing 5-star score, a reassuring outcome for both family owners and fleet operators.
Standout Safety Features
The Toyota Innova Hycross comes equipped with:
- Six airbags
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- ISOFIX mounts for child seats
- Pedestrian protection features
- 3-point seatbelts and reminders for all rows
It scored a perfect 16/16 in the side impact test, and even in the frontal offset crash, it showed “good” or “adequate” protection across key body regions.
That safety star rating isn’t just a bland number on a brochure; it speaks volumes about what engineers have packed into the car. While India pushes for tougher crash standards, Toyota is leading the charge, and Toyota Innova Hycross now wears the badge of the country’s safest MPV. Families, ride-share fleets, or anyone who feels nervous on busy streets can climb aboard and relax, knowing the car shields them.
The Hycross has stretched its résumé beyond roomy seats, hybrid efficiency, and a soft ride-it’s now officially one of the toughest vehicles on Indian blacktop. Thanks to a 5-star score from B-NCAP, Toyota has rewritten the MPV playbook and shown that solid safety can live side-by-side with everyday practicality and spirited performance.
Disclaimer: Based on information from major automotive periodicals and Bharat NCAP, crash ratings and safety statistics are current as of June 2025. For the most recent specifications and features unique to a certain version, always check the official Toyota India outlets.
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