The
Toyota Innova is a Toyota-designed
Compact MPVA compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars , fitting between the mini MPV and large MPV sub-segments...
i.e. being less than 4600 mm (181.1 in) in length as per the European system of size classification, produced in Indonesia under supervision by Toyota Astra Motor since 2003. As with
Toyota KijangThe Kijang is a pick-up or minibus sold in Indonesia and Brunei, made by Toyota. "Kijang", meaning deer/muntjac in Indonesian, was first introduced in Indonesia in 1977 and it has become the most popular car in the country ever since...
, which it replaced, the Toyota Innova is produced and first marketed in 2004 in Indonesia. Toyota Innova is part of Toyota's IMV program together with the
Hilux VigoThe Toyota Hilux is a series of compact pickup trucks produced and marketed by the Toyota Motor Corporation. Most countries used the Hilux name for the entire life of the series but in North America, the Hilux name was retired in 1976 in favor of Truck, Pickup Truck, or Compact Truck...
pickup truckA pickup truck is a light motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area .-Definition:...
and the
FortunerThe Toyota Fortuner, also known as the Toyota SW4, is a medium-sized SUV based on the Toyota Hilux. Originally assembled only in Thailand, but later also in Indonesia and other countries, the Fortuner is built on the well-established platform of the Toyota Hilux pickup truck. It features three...
SUV. Its official name in Indonesia is
Toyota Kijang Innova, while for other countries it is simply Innova.
Powering the Innova is either a gasoline 2.0 liter 136 PS 1TR-FE
VVT-iVVT-i, or Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Toyota, similar in performance to the BMW's VANOS. The Toyota VVT-i system replaces the Toyota VVT offered starting in 24 December 1991 on the 5-valve per cylinder 4A-GE engine. The...
, a 2.7 liter (2TR-FE) version of the same, or a 2.5 liter 102 PS 2KD-FTV D4-D
common railCommon rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors...
variable geometry turbochargerVariable-geometry turbochargers are a family of turbochargers, usually designed to allow the effective aspect ratio of the turbo to be altered as conditions change. This is done because optimum aspect ratio at low engine speeds is very different from that at high engine speeds...
diesel engineA diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
. Trim levels are J, E, G, and V. The 2.7 liter is only for the V, with
automatic transmissionAn automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
. The Innova features a live rear axle and it is of front engined, rear wheel drive configuration. The newly added V variant adds ABS, leather seats and captain chairs.
The Innova is also sold in
IndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
(replacing Toyota Qualis),
Malaysia (replacing Toyota Unser), the
PhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
(replacing Toyota Revo),
TaiwanTaiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
(replacing outdated Toyota Zace surf),
VietnamVietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
(replacing outdated Toyota Zace) and
ThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. Unlike some of the Innova's competition, such as the
TATA Sumo GrandeTata Sumo is a multi-utility vehicle produced by India's largest automotive companyTata Motors. The vehicle was launched in 1994 and was one of the first passenger vehicles designed in India. The Sumo received an extensive facelift in 2004 and was renamed the Sumo Victa in face of competition from...
,
Chevrolet TaveraThe Chevrolet Tavera is a compact MPV produced in Indonesia by Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors and in India by American automaker General Motors sold in ASEAN and Indian markets. It uses the platform of the Isuzu Panther, a diesel-powered multi-purpose vehicle sold in Indonesia...
or the Mahindra Xylo, but like the newly launched
Tata AriaThe Tata Aria is a crossover SUV produced by Tata Motors of India. Tata Aria was launched on 5 January 2010 at Auto Expo, Delhi, and was launched to customers on 12 October 2010 and priced at 1.3 to 1.5 Million Indian Rupees or . It is based upon the Tata Xover concept showcased in 2006 Geneva...
, the Innova looks more like a minivan — in fact, its styling can be said to be similar to Toyota's other MPV offerings, namely the USDM
Toyota SiennaThe Toyota Sienna is a family minivan currently manufactured by Toyota at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana in Princeton, Indiana, United States for the North American market. It replaced the first-generation Previa van in 1997 with a more conventional front wheel drive layout and shares a heavily...
and the
Toyota PreviaThe Toyota Previa, also known as the Toyota Estima in Japan and the Toyota Tarago in Australia, is an MPV or multi-purpose vehicle produced by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1990...
. The Toyota Innova is also available in
BruneiBrunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
,
Saudi ArabiaThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
, and the UAE.
Engine
It has a new engine, different from the older Kijang gasoline engine. Unfortunately, while the new engine produces more power (2,000 cc) it is only capable of 6-8 kilometres on a litre of petrol (6 kilometres per litre (14.1 mpgU.S.)-8 kilometres per litre (18.8 mpgU.S.)). But after the minor change in 2007, the engine is now equipped with a closed loop combustion system, and based on information from the Auto Bild Indonesia test, it is now capable of 11-12 kilometres on one litre of petrol (about 11.5 kilometres per litre (27 mpgU.S.)).
J
In Indonesia and the Philippines, this is the most basic edition of the Innova. It has a standard type single disc CD tuner with only two speakers (front only) and a plastic interior, and receives steel wheels with full hubcaps.It has manual keys (no remote control), no rear wiper, and no foglamps.
E
In most areas, the E variant is the most basic edition of the Innova. It has manual keys (no remote control), no rear wiper, and no foglamps. It usually has a standard tape player (cassette with manual tuner), and has only 2 speakers (on the front only). It is usually the cheapest version, sold for around 200 million rupiahs (about US$ 22.000). However, the facelifted versions receives features taken from the now discontinued first generation G-version.
In the Philippines and Indonesia, this is the middle class edition of the Innova. In these markets it also gets a rear wiper, power mirrors, doorlocks, and windows, and also a standard CD/MP3 tuner with four speakers. The E also has ABS and a driver-side airbag.
G
The G variant has enhanced features like color-keyed wing mirrors and door handles, mouldings, a chrome tailgate garnish, and in the interior wood grain-styled trim on center console and door switch base. The dashboard features Optitron illumination with a rheostat.
V
The V variant is the top-of-the-line variant of the Innova. It has fog lamps, leather seats, digital environment control panel, a DVD navigation system and is available with captain seats. It also has chrome finish rear view mirrors and handles. It costs nearly Rp 250.000.000. In the Philippines, the V variant comes with two engines, the 1TR-FE 2.0 L VVT-i gasoline engine and the 2KD-FTV 2.5L D4-D diesel engine. Both are equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission and cost around PhP 1,140,000 for the gasoline and PhP 1,195,000 for the diesel. The V variant also equip with ABS and Airbag system. In Indonesia the "V" receives the larger and more powerful 2.7 L 2TR-FE, also only in conjunction with an automatic transmission.
In the Philippines, there is also a new variant of the Innova called the Sport Runner, which is an upgraded E variant. It is only available with a 2.5L 2KD-FTV D4-D turbo diesel engine and has a choice between an automatic or a manual stick-shift transmission. It also has power mirrors, doorlocks, windows, and a 1-DIN CD/MP3 tuner with four speakers. But unlike the E variant, It has fog lamps, semi-fabric seats, color-coded door mirrors and handles, and a high mount stop lamp. It too has ABS and a driver-side airbag. It costs PhP 1,064,000 for the automatic and PhP 999,000 for the manual.
2009 facelift
Facelifted Toyota Innovas were first spotted on test in Indonesia. The updated Innova features automatic climate control, side door impact beams, minor styling changes to the front and rear, as well as new extras such as parking sensors and an in-dash CD changer. It is on sale in Far East Asian and Middle East markets.The new innova was launched in November 2008 in the Philippines and on January 28, 2009 in India. In Indonesia, the facelifted versions include the E variant, which now features the parts from the first-generation G variant.
2011 facelift
On July 15, 2011, PT Toyota Astra Motor launches a new type, namely
GRAND NEW KIJANG INNOVA. This species is still the same as before, divided into six types: Type E, Type G, Type G Luxury, Type J, Type V, and Type V Luxury. This type is only sell in Indonesia. Grand New Kijang Innova features a variety of practical and versatile features for you and your family comfort during travel, as follows:
- New Steering Wheel with Steering Switch (Type V)
- New Audio 2 DIN 6" Touchscreen, DVD, CD, MP3, USB/AUX & WMA Player (Type G & V)
- New Rear Roof Monitor (Type V)
- New Corner Sensor (Type V)
- New Front Personal Lamp & Sunglass Holder (Type V)
- New Wooden Panel (Type V)
- New Combination Meter (All Types)
This Grand New Kijang Innova has six colors:
- Black Mica
- Dark Steel Mica
- Grey Mica Metallic
- Silky Gold Mica Metallic
- Silver Metallic
- Super White
Malaysia
The Innova is launched on the 27th of May, 2005 with the tagline "Got Class" because of its space. The Innova currently offered by UMW Toyota Motors Malaysia comes in two variants. Both are powered by Toyota's 1TR-FE 2.0 litre engine featuring
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. The powertrains available are either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic with ECT.
Some of the features that the 2.0G offers are ABS, multi-information display, self illuminated meters, map lamps, illuminated ashtray, climate control and dual air bags. The 2.0G looks far more upmarket compared than does the 2.0E as chrome trims are added, whereas the lower grade 2.0E has black coloured door handles and front grille.
The Innova is a slow-seller in Malaysia because of its frame and ladder chassis, poor weight to power ratio and absence of a diesel variant unlike the preceding Toyota Zace. Diesels are often favoured in this segment because of improved fuel economy and high low-rpm torque. Moreover, the rise of reconditioned imported cars such as the
Toyota WishThe Toyota WISH is a Compact MPV produced by Japanese automaker Toyota since 2003. It is available as a six and seven-seater, equipped with either a 1.8 or 2.0-litre gasoline engine...
and Toyota Estima further slows down its sales. Nissan Grand Livina,
Proton ExoraThe Proton Exora is a compact MPV vehicle produced by Malaysian car manufacturer Proton and launched on 15 April 2009. It is a new model from Proton based on a new chassis. The development of this MPV started from scratch and it is the first Malaysian-designed MPV...
and
Perodua AlzaSecond attempt in rebadging MPV after Perodua Rusa, the Perodua Alza is a compact MPV produced by Perodua aimed at young families. It is a badge engineering of the Daihatsu Boon Luminas and Toyota Passo Sette, but uses a de-tuned 1.5 litre Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Terios engine. The name is...
have had better sales because of their monocoque body, which leads to better handling and lower asking price.
India
In the Indian
autoAn automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
market Toyota Innova is available with twelve variants. Three variants of Toyota Innova come with a petrol engine option which is powered by 2.0L, 1998cc, 1TR-FE, Gasoline, 4 Inline Cylinder petrol engine with EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection). The EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) technology enhances the fuel efficiency and performance of the vehicle. This engine delivers high engine performance and produces 132 PS of maximum power at 5600rpm with 181 Nm of maximum torque at 4000rpm.
The diesel variants of Toyota Innova are powered by 2.5L, 2494cc, 2KD-FTV, diesel engine with Turbocharger, 4 Inline Cylinder and with Common-Rail Direct Injection fuel supply system. This diesel engine produces 102 PS of maximum power at 3600rpm and 200 Nm of maximum torque at 1400~3400rpm.
Toyota Innova Models in India
| Toyota Innova 2.0 G1 Petrol 8-seater |
It is a base petrol variant of Toyota Innova that comes without few standard features like Airbags, Trip Computer, Power Windows, Power ORVMs, Rear Aircon, Central Locking, Remote Locking, etc. |
| Toyota Innova 2.0 G4 Petrol 8-seater |
Some of the additional features that this variant offers are Driver Seat Height Adjustment, Rear Wiper, Rear AC Vents, etc. |
| Toyota Innova 2.0 V Petrol 8-seater |
It is a top end petrol variant of Toyota Innova. Some of the additional features that this variant offers are Alloy Wheels, Fog Lamps, Chrome Outside Rear view Mirror, MID (Multi Information Display), Optitron Combimeter with Illumination Control, Wooden Panels, Automatic Climate Control AC, 2 DIN AM/FM 1CD (With MP3) with Six Speakers, ABS, Airbags and many more features. |
| Toyota Innova 2.5 E Diesel MS 8-seater |
It is the base diesel variant of Toyota Innova that comes without few standard features like Clock, Tachometer, Cigarette Lighter, Power Outlet, Audio System, ABS, airbags, etc. |
| Toyota Innova 2.5 E Diesel MS 7-seater |
All the features are similar to that of Toyota Innova 2.5 E Diesel MS 8-seater excepth the Power Steering, seven passenger seating capacity and rear seat slide. |
| Toyota Innova 2.5 E Diesel PS 8-Seater |
All features are similar like Toyota Innova 2.5 E Diesel MS 8-seater, only two difference are Power Steering, eight passenger seating capacity and rear bench seat. |
| Toyota Innova 2.5 E Diesel PS 7-Seater |
All features are similar like Toyota Innova 2.5 E Diesel MS 8-seater, only two difference are Power Steering, seven passenger seating capacity and rear seat slide. |
| Toyota Innova 2.5 G1 Diesel 8-seater |
Some of the additional features that this variant offers are Clock, Tachometer, Driver Seat belt Warning, Cigarette Lighter, Power Outlet, Sunvisor Passenger, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Immobilizer, etc. |
| Toyota Innova 2.5 G4 Diesel 7-seater |
Some of the additional features that this variant offers are Rear Wiper, Body Colored ORVMs, Front Map Lamp, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Fabric Seats, Rear AC Vents, etc. |
| Toyota Innova 2.5 G4 Diesel 8-seater |
All features are similar like Toyota Innova 2.5 G4 Diesel 7-seater, only difference is eight passenger seating capacity. |
| Toyota Innova 2.5 V Diesel 7-seater |
It is a top end variant of Toyota Innova. Some of the additional features of this variant are Alloy Wheels, Fog Lamps, Electrically Controlled Chrome ORVMs, MID (Multi Information Display), Optitron Combimeter With Illumination Control, Driver + Passenger Seat Belt Warning, Wooden Finished Panels, Automatic Climate Control Air Conditioner, 2 DIN AM/FM 1CD (With MP3) with Six Speakers,dual airbags,ABS+EBD etc. |
| Toyota Innova 2.5 V Diesel 8-seater |
All features are similar to that of Toyota Innova 2.5 V Diesel 7-seater,centre two seats are replaced with single three seater. |
Philippines
The Innova was introduced in 2005 to replace the
RevoFor other uses, see Revo.The Toyota Revo is an Asian Sport Utility Vehicle produced by Toyota since 1998. The development started in 1997 and sold in 1998. It shares the same chassis platform with the corresponding Hilux and Hiace...
and bring it to international level. Currently the
PhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
' best selling vehicle, surpassing its rivals
Mitsubishi AdventureThe Mitsubishi Freeca is a compact MPV designed by Mitsubishi Motors and China Motor Corporation for the Asian market, and built in Taiwan, China and the Philippines, where it is known as the Mitsubishi Adventure. It was first released on September 11, 1997, and the 50,000th Freeca was manufactured...
and
Isuzu Hi-LanderThe Isuzu Panther is a multi-purpose vehicle and pickup truck manufactured in Indonesia for the Asian market by Isuzu Motors. The model is suited to carrying large loads of passengers or cargo. It was developed to meet local conditions in terms of climate, roads and family structure as a durable...
in total sales having 10,544 units sold (as of 2007). Variants include the
J (base model without Power windows, locks, or mirrors, manual transmission ,and plastic interiors), the
E (mid-level model with power features,
AirbagAn Airbag is a vehicle safety device. It is an occupant restraint consisting of a flexible envelope designed to inflate rapidly during an automobile collision, to prevent occupants from striking interior objects such as the steering wheel or a window...
s, and only available with a
Diesel engineA diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
, but a
GasolineGasoline , or petrol , is a toxic, translucent, petroleum-derived liquid that is primarily used as a fuel in internal combustion engines. It consists mostly of organic compounds obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum, enhanced with a variety of additives. Some gasolines also contain...
engine variant was added for
MYThe model year of a product is a number used worldwide, but with a high level of prominence in North America, to describe approximately when a product was produced, and indicates the coinciding base specification of that product....
2008), the
G (middle model with carry over features from the E Variant but with Leather seats and interiors) ,and
V, (high end model, which was introduced in the last quarter of 2006 and only available with an automatic transmission, captains chairs on the middle row, and high end audio system). It is used as
taxicabA taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice...
by the
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's coupon taxi companies and as a patrol vehicle by the
Philippine National PoliceThe Philippine National Police is the national police force of the Republic of the Philippines. It is both a national and a local police force in that it does provides all law enforcement services throughout the Philippines...
. The 2009 model is currently available.
Vietnam
The Innova. along with its sister model, the
FortunerThe Toyota Fortuner, also known as the Toyota SW4, is a medium-sized SUV based on the Toyota Hilux. Originally assembled only in Thailand, but later also in Indonesia and other countries, the Fortuner is built on the well-established platform of the Toyota Hilux pickup truck. It features three...
, has been very successful in Vietnam. Replacing the Toyota Zace, it has become one of the best selling cars in the country and is very common as a taxi. In April 2011 the Innova hit the news as it became the subject of the biggest ever automotive recall in Vietnam, as 65,703 Innovas and Fortuners were recalled to rectify over-responsive braking systems as well as "improperly mounted camber bolts and seats."
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