The brand new Toyota Innova is now open for booking here in Malaysia, and we now have full details and estimated pricing of the upcoming eight-seat speople carrier. Unveiled almost exactly a year ago in Indonesia, the second-generation Innova (not counting the past Unser and Indonesian Kijang models) has gone for a much more premium approach, especially on the inside.
First, the prices. As per the outgoing model, three variants will be available: 2.0E MT at RM109k, 2.0E AT at RM117k and 2.0G AT at RM126k, all on-the-road with insurance. That’s a bit higher than the old Innova (RM104k to RM116k), but you do get more for the money, and it’s said that only five percent of parts are shared between the models.
Size-wise, the Innova, locally-assembled (CKD) in Shah Alam, has grown substantially. The new model measures 4,735 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,795 mm tall, with a 2,750 mm wheelbase. Compared to the outgoing model, it’s now 150 mm longer, 55 mm wider and 35 mm taller, though its wheelbase goes unchanged. Spec-by-spec, it’s between 105 to 125 kg heavier than before.
Under the hood, the 1TR-FE 2.0 litre petrol engine is retained, but it now gains Dual VVT-i technology. It’s rated at 139 PS at 5,600 rpm and 183 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm – three PS and one Nm more than before. The base model gets a five-speed manual gearbox (for the taxi, hotel fleet market, presumably), while the rest utilise a new six-speed automatic in place of the outgoing four-speeder, sending power to the rear wheels.
As to be expected, the 2GD-FTV 2.4 litre diesel mill with 149 PS and 359 Nm of torque available in Indonesia has been given a miss here. The flagship Innova Type Q, with its bigger 17-inch wheels, LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs and six-seater layout (with two captain seats) didn’t make the ship either.
Here in Malaysia, all variants share the same 16-inch alloy wheels and automatic halogen reflector headlights. The 2.0G adds on front foglamps (rear fogs are standard across the range) and chrome highlights on the front grille and door handles. Power retractable wing mirrors (with puddle lamps) and time-adjustable intermittent front wipers are also exclusive to the top-spec model.
Inside, the Innova 2.0G sets itself apart with an Optitron instrument cluster with a colour MID, automatic air-con for both front and rear, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearknob, plus LED roof ambient lighting. Wood trim pieces are also added on the centre console and steering wheel.
An integrated head unit with USB input, Bluetooth and six speakers come standard on all variants. As usual, customers can upgrade to the optional DVD-AVX (for RM2,968) or DVD-AVN (RM3,816) – eight-inch touchscreen head unit with smartphone connectivity, HDMI input and reverse camera; AVN option adds on GPS navigation function. A DVR dash-cam is also available for RM636.
Keyless entry with a push start button, along with a powered Easy Closer back door are available on the range-topper too. In closer detail, the 2.0G also gains a second-row armrest with cupholders, soft-lid centre console box, damped lower glovebox and foldable seatback tables over the 2.0E variants.
The seats themselves (2-3-3 configuration), though, are the same across the board. All models get black fabric upholstery with manual-adjustable front seats, a 60:40 split-folding second row (with two Isofix anchors) with one-touch tumble, and a 50:50 split-folding third row with one-touch Easy Space Up function.
On the safety front, again it’s clear the Innova 2.0G is the one to have, with seven airbags (front, side, curtain and driver knee), Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with traction control, hill-start assist and Emergency Stop Signal fitted. The 2.0E models make do with three airbags (front and driver knee) and ABS.
The new Toyota Innova has been given a full five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, though this is limited to the electronic stability control-equipped 2.0G model – others are rated four stars. A five-year, unlimited mileage manufacturer warranty applies to all variants.
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BlueCab pon tak boleh bersaing dgn Grab skrg. Sapa nak beli Innova lagi? Berat, kuat makan minyak, kena pasang tangki NGV
Itu sbb kt brunei depa pki innova diesel…more torque & good fc
Tmbah 1side VVT kat enjin dinosaur tu ckp baru?
Rm117k car got no VSC??? Am I hearing right?
2.0l petrol with 1.8l engine output, what are they thinking?
Plus another 105kg heavier, previously a road hogger, this will end up to be a turtle
When those bashers can’t afford Toyota, they blame Toyota selling it too expensive. Work harder and talk less lah…
Why Toyota so expensive in Malaysia? Ask your beloved Proton and government lah!!!
Sangat memalukan. Firstly, why is there a RM5000 increase? I thought Jib said car prices are going down by 30%? Where is this promise?
To all the pondans who will come here and say its higher because it is higher spec, let me advice you, when Jib promised lower prices, it is irrespective of whether the specs go up or down.
Cars globally go through an evolution. Their specs normally go up whilst their prices go down due to economies of scale as well as technologies to build a car gets faster from the line.
2nd issue here is the fact that, the E version has no VSC. UMW sneakily “forces” buyers to upgrade to the G to enjoy VSC.
Come on UMW, VSC hs been standard in the whole of EU since year 2000. That is 16 years ago. It is by law now that all cars must have VSC irrespective of how cheap it is. So, in Europe and even in the US, the cheapest car also got VSC.
UMW is just way too stingy. the problem with UMW is that they are majority owned by the Government. So, they think they can throw anything to the public and the public must accept it.
The Government also cannto be neutral and direct all car companies to give VSC in all their cars cause the Government own many car companies in Malaysia through various holdings and GLC shares.
In other countries, the Government of each country will themselves actually take legal action against car companies who try to short change a consumer by cutting down on safety spec and features that jeopardize safety.
Buddy, Malaysia are 3rd world country… Government treat Rakyat like ATM… Whenever need money just increase whatever market price that under Govt control !!!
Everywhere is oso the same. Grow up.
UMW…Premium Pricing for LOW SPECS N OVER HYPED EUPHORIA SYIOK car.
Never spend 100K plus in this GST wrecked economy just to smell a NEW CAR.There r plenty of alternative choices.
Mari beli Proton Exora CFE.
Poor john, after you posted your reply at 9.48, within 5 minutes my dislikes went up from 5 to 82. How come you got so much free time bro?
john paid to do so. Thumb thumb cybertrooper. Kek
The new Innova will follow in the footsteps of the Sienta: a failure. Existing owners prefer to keep their old Innova instead of changing to the heavier and pricier new Innova. Another expected greedy move by UMW in only providing safety for the high spec model, as if those buying the E spec have less worthy lives.
Headlights too slim and straight for a Toyota. Going to be like Honda dy. 7airbags though…
Tell u why.Toyota designer is blind and always copy paste.This machine using old tech engine will gulping petrol like a thirst Dinasour too.Don’t believe me? Go buy then i’ll see u cry.Expensive for a van look alike.I’ll give it a pass.
Parents owned the first gen.
Noisy engine
underpower
From the rear, spare tyre clearly visible, an eyesore.
Ready stock new Innova, good RV quaranteed. Alphard quality !
Sam, No safety, No RV. Period.
Why using inspira rear lights?
Define Alphard quality please.
wobbly & floating in highway – confirmed as the Alphard quality
Its higher than before, does this car passed the Moose test ?
gonna fail like the new Hilux ?
Gismos & Gagets I don’t care how much they wanna charge, but VSC+6 Airbags must be a standard on all variants. You can’t put a price on Safety. Toyota please wake-up !!
Cheapest Toyota with 6/7 airbags?
How ironic.
Safety is up. All thanks to P1, and us safety advocates’ persistent pressure to toyota.
this got to be one of the most hideous mpv, even boxy jap car looks better
and the 1TR-FE engine, 20 years old tech i presume? well it’s car for 3rd market only
Very noisy engine
yeah cold start , this car scream very loud
VROOOOMMM *1TR starts
whereas 2TR doesn’t scream and sound as harsh as 1TR does :)
Low tech, non dual-vvt, timing belt, and low pressure turbo Exora CFE still got better power 138hp/205nm ………. i was wondering what’s improvement have been done to the new innova dual-vvt engine besides few hp and nm gains. Comparing turbo with non-turbo may be not right, but CFE used to be an ‘old’ and ‘halfly’ done turbo engine, how come seem to be better than the new dual-vvt engine? Mmmmmmmmm.
Toyota 1TR-FE is as old as Campro bro. Both introduce in 2004.
I belived that’s sarcasm
but, proton still very young, and campro engine is the first engine made by them..while toyota have more experience in making engine..wth , this dual-vvt not really make me impress
low tech suits indonesia very well. they need low maintenance vehicle, able to carry many passengers, strong engine at low rpm (hence tuned for strong loe end instead of high hp).
toyota is selling almost half a million cars a year in indonesia – that is about as many as malaysia registers new cars every year. this car is designed for them (and india), not malaysia. if you dont want to buy, there are other models available too. estima, wish, noah, ipsum/picnic, gaia, alphard, vellfire. you choose.
Finally Toyota wake up to the safety aspect of their product. Well done!
the new Hilux have VSC , still fail the moose test while other 4wd pass with flying colours
safety ? mehhhh
Toyota still sleeping with non-VSC for lowest spec. 2017Q1 market ranking:
1. Perodua
2. Honda
3. Proton
4. Toyota (still 50% of Honda sales for passenger)
Another disappointing year will be for UMW and Toyota Malaysia in 2017.Their car reaching Mount Everest price with a bukit gasing standard.
Wait. I thought Toyota mention they will have VSC across all range for all models?
This Innova 2.0E no VSC?
government also said all car price will drop, welcome to Malaysia bro.
Better buy Forrester instead cuz janji ditepati with 38% price reduction. ur toyota can godai.
3 quarter of the article is about what 2.0G spec got. On top of the old engine. It made the base model feels kinda spartan and short-changed for the price.
Might as well change the title to New Innova 2.0G.
How you want them to write? The 2.0E don’t have this, don’t have that?
This looks fine la.
Misrepresentation. Later unkers buy E but expect G stuff, then get into eksiden cuz the non-existent VSC wasnt there to save ’em.
Yes. Lousier spec should be negatively written, especially those without VSC.
No diesel? No, thank you. I want to hear a turbo whistle, not a vroooom when starting.
Also pls consider to buy this car again, indo and ph have a transmission problem with this
Toyota, no turbo no talk
over 100kg heavier but power output also the same.
even more underpowered…. rubbish MPV. it should be bigger, lighter and more powerful.
kenapa all new innova diesel nggak masuk M’sia? Padahal mesin barunya irit bahan bakar & torsinya woww…. Lebih baik daripada mesin bensin ITR jaman dinosaurus itu
something wrong with the backlight….
2.4 new diesel is great engine for Innova. With widely available euro-5 this is the wright time for umw to introduce it on Innova. Your market share could be increase with diesel engine, especially now when cost rising. UMW Malaysia please change your people before its to late. Good Luck!
We want the diesel engine….
See BR-V offers later how. If proton smart enough to have the all new exora 8-seaters turbo gdi 1.5 by next year. The best MPV award sure ☺ waiting for Proton.
Ha ha, Kijang suv. Umw should have bring Wish instead. But what mesians got is suv on truck. That’s the problem with a corporation’s profit maximisation mentality. Give this kijang a miss.
Kalau UMW bawa masuk itu 2.4 diesel 149 PS, 359 Nm, sure Exora kalah…
later, exora will use 1.5 turbo gdi 180hp 250nm ..and that 2.4 diesel engine will tinggal jauh oleh exora turbo gdi..useless if the car have 149hp but still heavier like lori sampah
Toyota, you call this a luxury car is your ad campaign? What a joke. This is just a third world cheapo car. It is not even on sale in Japan.
Maybe they meant this is imported car… for Japan buyer.
come on la india and indo already got 2.8 turbo and 2.5 turbo diesel engine for new innova.
potong bring ertiga faster..just up ertiga engine put turbo…vitara also
Oh dear, the new Innova gonna fail big time. UMW just cannot read the evolving car buyers taste. Yes 10 years ago people would go for Innovas and Avanzas but not any more. Now they can get a Vellfire for as low as RM140k and cheaper for an Estima. Yes they maybe 2nd hand or recond but they are a class above in terms of technology, safety, equipment, comfort, ride, handling and also image. UMW has lost the plot.
Toyota???!! Like jibby ,price killing rakyat.
Killing rich rakyat, so tak kesah
Exora Premium Turbo is still the best deal at 75K top spec. 1.6 138hp 205nm.
I thought Harvinder said n his Sienta review video that future Toyota model will have VSC as standard. How on earth the low end variant is excluded?
Shit… Why not the Diesel version. This 2.0 still gonna be under power. Like my pass 2 Innova that I owned and still driving.
Ok, first i wanna say that proton exora are more beautiful than the all new innova and avanza..i dont know what the toyota designer thinking, this innova jongang face really piss me off!! Wth wih toyota right now , new avanza and new innova = jongang and cacat face.. prado, previous innova , new alphard vellfire = super duper ugly big grille macam syiall
Toyota is fail all .. old tech, oversteer, tin kosong, kuat makan minyak .. Toyota is worst car
buruk dan mahal… period!
Consider a used Starex. Great value for money
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