But is the lack of modern features in the Innova Crysta a deal breaker in 2025?

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The Innova Crysta has been a go to choice for many in the Indian market for a few years now with its reputation of being sturdy, reliable, comfortable and also has good resale value. Fast forward to 2025 and several competitors are already well beyond this, incorporating air cooled CPUs, large touchscreens, digital instrument clusters, advanced ADAS and even numerically driven semi autonomous features. In contrast, the Innova Crysta has been berated for its uncoloured infotainment system, which is missing high tech features. Such thing causes people to question the meaning of modern technology in cars these days. Are reliability and comfort enough to make us choose a car with less tech? Are advanced gadgets only nice to have? Do they really add real value? Is the approach by Toyota to opt for technology that works over features still leading edge the right approach? For families, corporate fleet, and individual owners, how important are these modern features?

Nakul · Accepted Answer

It lacks the features, but they can be added by aftermarket options. Improving the infotainment is easy, and you can also add a reverse camera.

Kalika · Answer

I don’t think it’s a deal breaker but it’s certainly a factor. If they want to continue to charge premium prices, Toyota will have to step up their game.

Sujit · Answer

Honestly, I like the Innova’s simplicity best. And less things for that to go wrong with. Easier to use for the elderly members of your family who know nothing about tech.

Pramod · Answer

That is a big deal: the missing features. ADAS and a good infotainment system are no longer a luxury, but are safety features.

Rishi · Answer

That depends on what you value. If you’re tech savvy, it’ll feel like you don’t have anything. However, for a family car, the basics are all that’s needed.

Vibhu · Answer

The Innova lacks features that seem disappointing, but its comfort makes up for them. And I would still choose it over it being a feature packed, but way less comfortable alternative.

Krishna · Answer

It's definitely an issue. Toyota should be giving you more modern features for the price they’re charging. It is outdated compared to rivals.

Arjun · Answer

Not a deal-breaker at all. I would rather have a car that works than a car full of gadgets that will breakdown.

But is the lack of modern features in the Innova Crysta a deal breaker in 2025?

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