UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has launched the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift in Malaysia, the refreshed MPV making its official debut a month after the order books opened for it. The updated Innova, first unveiled in Indonesia last October, goes on sale here in three variant forms.
The pricing follows that which was announced last month, with the base Innova 2.0E priced at RM111,622, while the 2.0G goes for RM121,483 and the range-topping 2.0X, for RM129,677. All prices are on-the-road without insurance but with the sales tax exemption that has been extended until June 30 this year. A commercial version of the 2.0E for taxi use is also available, and that’s priced at RM97,978 as a result of excise duty exemption.
The refresh brings about some styling changes and the introduction of new features, with additional safety systems now standard across the range. Exterior revisions include a new bumper and trapezoidal-shaped grille with a chrome and black theme as well as new, sharper-looking headlights.
On the 2.0G and 2.0E, these are automatic halogen units with bulbed DRLs, while the 2.0X gets automatic LED projectors and LED DRLs. The fog lamps (LEDs on the 2.0X) and their bezel designs have also been revised, now vertically inclined to better frame the Innova’s front end.
At the back, the L-shaped tail lights now come with darkened edges to accentuate the cluster. The tailgate trim that bridges the rear lights are now black, and the door mirror covers on the 2.0G and 2.0X now feature chrome housings and integrated turn signals.
The 2.0X gets additional styling enhancements exclusive to it, such as front/rear bumper spoilers, new wheel arch mouldings for protecting the bodywork, new bodyside mouldings and redesigned side skirts. It also gets new dark grey metallic 17-inch alloys and 215/55 profile tyres, while the 2.0G and 2.0E are come equipped with 16-inch units and 205/65 rubbers.
In terms of powertrain, the Innova range continues on with a 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine. The 1TR-FE offers 139 PS at 5,600 rpm and 183 Nm at 4,000 rpm in the way of output, with power being sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission with a sequential shifter.
Inside, the 2.0E is kitted with black fabric seats (with manual adjustment for the front units), a standard instrument cluster and regular keyed ignition. Other interior elements include black/silver trim, manual air-conditioning, an urethane steering wheel and gear knob as well as a six-speaker CD player audio system.
Moving up to the 2.0G lands buyers with an Optitron meter panel with a 4.2-inch TFT multi-info display, wood/silver trim and a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The screen also serves as a display for a 3D Panoramic View Monitor (PVM).
The variant also gets front/rear automatic air-conditioning, keyless entry/ignition, leather-wrapped steering (with wood/silver accents) and gearknob, folding second-row seat-back tables and an easy-close tailgate.
The 2.0X adds on black combination leather upholstery, an eight-way power adjustable driver seat, LED ambient lighting and second-row captain seats as well as enhanced trim on the door cards and centre console box.
The USB ports on the Innova have also been reworked – all are now fast charging capable, and the front two ports have been repositioned in the dashboard from the centre console panel, while an additional USB port is now available for third row occupants.
Safety-wise, all Innova variants are equipped with seven airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with traction control, ABS with EBD and brake assist, hill-start assist control and front/rear parking sensors. The 2.0G and 2.0X come equipped with a blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert. The Innova, however, does not get autonomous emergency braking (AEB).
Both the 2.0G and 2.0X also come fitted with a Toyota Vehicle Telematics System (VTS), which can track the vehicle’s movements using GPS and GSM technology, as standard. The system is available as a RM2,000 option for the 2.0E, and other optional kit available for the MPV includes a wireless mobile charger (RM490) and front/rear digital video recorders (RM1,100).
Seven exterior colours are available for the MPV, with one of these being unique to the 2.0X. The six standard shades are Medium Silver Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Phantom Brown Metallic, Silver Metallic, Super White II and a new Bronze Mica Metallic, and the additional colour available for the Innova 2.0X is Crimson Spark Red Metallic. The Innova comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty.
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Impressive
Hail Nissan Serena…
But that’s your choice. Let everyone will decide their choice.
Many Vellfire owners upgred this Innova soon.
Nice
Innova launch already City RS also still nowhere to best seen
It looks ok for me. Well less priced alphard owners will buy this
nice, comfortable jeep cruiser.
At Thailand:
2.0E AT = 1.19M THB/RM 161k
2.8G 172/360Nm diesel AT = 1.28M THB/RM172.5k
2.8V 172/360Nm diesel AT = 1.48M THB/RM 199.5k
Syukur..
Premium D-segment Jeep Cruiser
no TSS, but 7airbags, 360cam, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot monitor.
Meanwhile rival like Serena, Starex, Kia Carnival
still kosong of pre-2020 spec. no RCTA, no BSM.
Disappointed in the Innova. Nothing changed! The interior is the same for the G spec not even LED for the DRL. The Indonesian version has and air Ionizer…Malaysia? Nothing! Toyota Malaysia could’ve added value to the face-lift sadly they completely missed the mark…
Nothing changed? This facelift have several changes such as Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Vehicle Telematics System, Panaromic View Monitor. Safety is very important rather having few unnecessary items
Important is reliability that could run longer
Too expensive for what little it gives.
toyota always upgrade accessories launch new..no new chasis, no new suspension.
Good specs
It’s look good. But mainly for family car with upgraded safety
No AEB? No TSS2.0? No buy!
Copy and Paste II: “ At least come with Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Panaromic View Monitor for both 2.0 G and 2.0 X.”
There is little improvement for me
Still the same fuel guzzler dinosaur engine?
2.0 not enough to pull it.
Not really. Innova 2.0 engine has power enough to pull it.
Cant get you out of dangerous situations quickly enough.
My 2 cents…will be great if future articles about facelift can include pre-facelift images to be compared side by side for better clarity…pictures speak 1000 words…many international websites do and some website even use sliders to show diff of pre and post changes…tq…
The king of sampan ride is back with more sampan ride
This Innova not even sampan ride
Better buy Nissan Serena or Mistubishi Xpander
Innova ok bro. At least Innova come BSM, RCTA, 360 degree camera
like the safety features for the price but not the powertrain. it’s underpowered and the 2.o engine’s power is equivalent to a 1.8.
Yup. The engine’s power and torque is so similar to Altis 1.8.
no diesel no buy
Copy and Paste II: “ Important is reliability that could run longer”