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Facelifted Toyota Innova initial photo revealed

Toyota Innova

UMW Toyota Motor has unveiled a front three quarter view of the upcoming Toyota Innova facelift on its website. The IMV vehicle is built on the same chassis as the Toyota Hilux and comes with a single engine - a 2.0 liter longitudinally mounted 1TR-FE driving the rear wheels with 136 PS at 5,600rpm and 182Nm of torque at 4,000rpm.

Three models will be available for the facelift: the 2.0G automatic estimated to cost RM110,000, the 2.0E automatic estimated to be priced at RM102,000 and the 2.0E manual which is estimated to go for RM97,000.

The 2.0G model has chrome trim on the front grile as well as an Optitron meter panel, CD and MP3 player with 6 speakers, dual SRS airbags at the front, and fabric seats (leather optional). For the E models you lose the passenger airbag and the Optitron meter panel.

Times have changed, from barely anything at the RM100k mark in the MPV market a few years ago to a decent selection consisting of the APV, Avanza, Innova and Grand Livina. The local boys will join the race soon with the Proton MPV and Perodua MPV.

19 Comments »

  1. Bebelon said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 8:16 am

    this is an ugly car…Toyota Hiace is even better looking…

  2. Capt Shopalot said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 9:27 am

    This thing still look like uncle if side by side with Lavina

  3. dzat46 said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 9:28 am

    Ugly but very useful for big family….those buying this are looking for cheap/reliable/full size/value for money ppl mover….not everybody can afford estima/alphard/odc/c8/espace….

  4. l3ryan said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 10:37 am

    fugly piece of crap costs more than 100k… gosh still people flock to buy it..

  5. gtmaniac said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 12:02 pm

    After all this while, i think Toyota should offer the 7 seater configuration as option too, with middle row captain chairs. Especially for the G spec. I dont think Innova owners carry his 7 passangers all the time..

  6. intermilan said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 1:23 pm

    the best truck in the world.

  7. peter32 said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 1:56 pm

    They should have imported in the Turbo Diesel version. Too bad.

  8. bmpower said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 2:18 pm

    What facelift? change grill? Change bumper only? wth?
    Now buy this.. Innova Dugong version!

  9. transformer said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 2:31 pm

    pen in 90’s and sold after millenium… but still sells with its badge…

  10. csv said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 2:37 pm

    wow, fugly car. and expensive too.

    save some money, get the G.Livina, much more value for money. i can even add in optional leather seats and tinting.

  11. kei9 said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 4:30 pm

    Redesign to act tough?
    Well Toyota phailed.
    It looks old and unattractive.

    Livina Owns. :l

  12. MisterBenjo said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 4:51 pm

    Avanza grandfather..

  13. mytouch said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 5:04 pm

    UMW Toyota is getting boring & borinnnggggg…This car is still ugly no matter how they face lifted it…Looks like UMW Toyota is taking the steps of POTONG,face lift there,face lift here,change the bumper,skirting,but the engine,still the same…

  14. Altezzar said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 6:22 pm

    Innova total crap from toyota. Ladder platform from 1 tonne truck.
    Toyota wake up 50K I can understand but 90K for a truck chasiss. plsssss.
    Dont think people are stupid….. Ppl buy a second hand stream or wish.

  15. rashni said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 6:23 pm

    paul. do you need other pictures. i just ordered the NEW fortuner in Indonesia and have the brochure of the new fortuner and new innova. i also have additional pictures and accessories.

  16. Altezzar said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 6:25 pm

    soory 110K …assumed it was 90K…………even worse……go for good second hand wish or stream…. After awile the ladder platform of inovva will get to you. This car is a cpmplete rip off…..

  17. abtm said,

    September 8, 2008 @ 7:20 pm

    The front grill destroys the look- facelift gone backwards

  18. awak said,

    September 10, 2008 @ 1:32 pm

    avanza or innova, what spoil the wiew is its rear axel differential,

  19. ALPINA BMW said,

    September 11, 2008 @ 7:57 pm

    still just as ugly, but it looks better than that stupid proton mpv aka proton loser

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