MPVs are enjoying good demand in the country. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, which recently received an update, has been dominating the segment since its launch. In March 2022, however, Toyota Innova Crysta dethroned the Ertiga and became the top-selling MPV in India. Toyota’s premium MPV registered total sales of 7,917 units against 4,318 units of February 2022, accounting a growth of 83.34 percent. Read – 3 New Toyota SUVs To Launch In 2022
Maruti Suzuki managed to retail 7,888 units of the Ertiga as opposed to 11,649 units of February 2022. It witnessed a sales decline of 32.38 percent. The Kia Carens stood at number three with total sales of 7,008 units, followed by Maruti XL6 that registered sales of 2,000 units. While Kia’s premium Carnvial MPV recorded total sales of 328 units, the Mahindra Marazzo grabbed the sixth spot with sales of 279 units.
MPVs’ Sales In March 2022
| Model | Sales Figure |
| Innova Crysta | 7917 |
| Ertiga | 7888 |
| Carens | 7008 |
| XL6 | 2000 |
| Carnival | 328 |
| Marazzo | 279 |
New-Generation Innova
The Japanese automaker has been working on the new-generation Innova Crysta that’s reported to hit Indian roads in 2023. Though, the new model will make its global debut towards the end of this year. Codenamed B560, the 2023 Toyota Innova Crysta could underpin the brand’s low-cost DNGA (Daihatsu New Generation Architecture) platform or FWD DNGA modular platform.
Compared to the current generation, the new one is expected to be slightly shorter. The new Innova Crysta is likely to be based on the Toyota Avanza that’s already on sale in Thailand and Indonesia. Though, a few cosmetic changes will be made to the India-spec model.
The automaker has already confirmed that the 2023 Toyota Innova Crysta will be introduced with hybrid powertrains in the Indonesian market. The MPV might come with the same powertrain in India as well. At present, it’s available with the 148bhp, 2.4L turbo diesel and 164bhp, 2.7L naturally aspirated petrol engine options. Transmission duties are done by a 5-speed manual and a 6-peed torque convertor automatic unit.
