Maruti Suzuki Invicto vs Toyota Innova Hycross: BNCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings Compared

The Toyota Innova Hycross and its badge-engineered sibling, the Maruti Suzuki Invicto, have both been crash-tested under India’s updated safety assessment protocol. The results show that both MPVs are among the safest in their segment, with almost identical scores across categories.

Hycross Tested First

The Toyota Innova Hycross was the first to be tested, recording 30.47 out of 32 points for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45 out of 49 points for Child Occupant Protection (COP). The MPV performed strongly in both the frontal offset crash and side impact tests, registering 14.47/16 and 16/16, respectively.

Shortly after, the Maruti Suzuki Invicto – supplied by Toyota and sold only with a strong-hybrid powertrain – was tested. The Invicto achieved 30.43 out of 32 in AOP and 45 out of 49 in COP, nearly mirroring the Hycross. Its frontal offset score stood at 14.43/16, just 0.04 points lower than the Hycross, while it too achieved a perfect 16/16 in side impact protection.

Detailed Score Comparison

Safety Equipment

Both MPVs come with a strong list of standard safety features, including:

• Frontal, side, and curtain airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Seat Belt Reminders (SBR)
• ISOFIX child seat mounts
• Pedestrian protection system

Verdict

The crash test results highlight that the Innova Hycross and Invicto are essentially equal in safety performance, reflecting their shared engineering. With robust protection for both adults and children, the two MPVs stand out as among the safest large family vehicles on sale in India today.