Toyota denies Innova Crysta diesel discontinuation rumours, cites strong long-haul demand

Toyota Kirloskar Motor country head Vikram Gulati shut down speculation that the Innova Crysta diesel variant will be axed in India, saying demand from long-distance buyers remains robust. He also argued BS6 diesel engines are emission-neutral versus petrol and CNG alternatives, signalling continued commitment to the diesel MPV segment alongside the hybrid Hycross.

— Source publishedTue, 23 Jun, 2026, 14:26 IST·First seen Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, 15:03 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Toyota Kirloskar Motor denies rumours of discontinuing the Innova Crysta diesel variant in India. Country head Vikram Gulati says diesel demand remains strong

Why this matters

Continued OEM commitment to BS6 diesel signals durable demand for diesel powertrain suppliers and aftermarket partners tied to the Innova ecosystem.