Toyota Indonesia has released the first teaser image of the third-generation Innova, which will reportedly make its debut next month. Reports also suggest the all-new seven-seat MPV will be called the Innova Zenix, although this could refer to one of the trim levels that will be offered in the country.
UPDATE: The Toyota Innova Zenix has been launched in Malaysia with pricing starting from RM165,000.
At present, the second-generation Innova is known as the Kijang Innova in Indonesia, but there’s also a higher end variant known simply as the Venturer (same car but with differing styling and equipment). As such, the third-generation model could very well be offered in regular Innova and Zenix guises, although we’ll need to wait the debut to find out more.
This multi-name approach for models that share a lot of similarities isn’t new for Toyota Indonesia, as the company sells both the Avanza and Veloz. The latter is considered the more upmarket option and was previously known by a longer name (Avanza Veloz) in Indonesia before being renamed to just the Veloz – this model has already gone on sale in Malaysia to replace the Avanza.
Getting back to what we’ll refer to as the Innova Zenix for now, the teaser gives us a decent look at the front end of the MPV, which features a large hexagonal-shaped grille flanked by relatively slender headlamps. The lower apron is also rather distinctive with what appears to be prominent air guides that are linked by a thin trim piece running across the front bumper.
Previous spyshots also point out what could be horizontal LED daytime running light strips in that space, which we can roughly see in the image. The rest of the MPV is shrouded in darkness but we should expect a shape that is generally similar to the outgoing Innova to fit three rows of seats.
No further details are available for now, although the big news is the Innova will ditch its Hilux-based ladder frame IMV chassis in favour of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). This will likely see the switch from a longitudinal-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive setup to a transversely-mounted engine and front-wheel drive, which is something that the Avanza and Veloz have already undergone when both adopted the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA).
Doing so should reap some benefits in terms of interior space as there’s no need for a prop shaft to send drive to the rear wheels. The TNGA platform can also handle hybrid powertrains like with the Corolla Cross Hybrid or even full electric like the Lexus UX300e, and enables the fitment of the Toyota Sense suite of safety and driver assistance systems. Of course, we’ll need to wait to find out exactly what will be made available in Indonesia.
Toyota Indonesia already has a TNGA-based MPV in its line-up called the Voxy that competes against the Nissan Serena. However, the Voxy is positioned as a more premium offering, with pricing starting from 579.5 million rupiah (RM176,104). By comparison, the current Kijang Innova is a more mass-market offering there and starts from 369.6 million rupiah (RM112,314) – the Venturer occupies a higher price bracket above the Kijang Innova, starting from 494.4 million rupiah (RM150,239).
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
its a stretched corolla cross down to the front design
Innova kuat makan
Underpower lagi
No diesel turbo
Give hybrid la
Hello honda fanboy, did you drive Innova 2.0 NA with new gearbox before?
Yaris-G kid, wait until U try the diesel turbo version in Indonesia, U will know the differences
I don’t yaris, I like cars bro. And doesn’t matter all cars got power no matter which type of engine they uses either turbo or NA engine. Doesn’t matter. But reliability or maintenance cost is more important. That’s why NA engine is better than turbo. Even hybrid without turbo, is also more fun than turbo
I don’t drive yaris, I just like cars bro. And doesn’t matter all cars got power no matter which type of engine they uses either turbo or NA engine. Doesn’t matter. But reliability or maintenance cost is more important. That’s why NA engine is better than turbo. Even hybrid without turbo, is also more fun than turbo
If the Toyota Innova Zenix is released here, then habislah Proton X70 and the upcoming X90. The reason why Innova Zenix will Game X70 and X90 Over is because the Innova rides on TNGA platform, using dynamic force engine and hybrid engine, has stunning design, luxurious interior, 7 seaters, complete safety and advanced features.
Aiyaa…just ignore the guy above. He’s here and love to complain this and that
He simply called me as toyota fanboy. YG doesn’t mean that I drive Yaris, but in truth I don’t drive Yaris, I just like cars.
sorry.. memang underpower..just test drive.. naik bukit
Well, there’s a hybrid option for zenix, so you’re in luck
More engine option to choose. Nice toyota
Independent rear suspension?
Probably Torsion Beam, like Noah/Voxy and Corolla Cross
Wow, looks great. Come to Malaysia, this car will sell well. Malaysians trust in reliable Japanese quality from Toyota and aftersales service also is great.
I hope our Proton aftersales service can follow Toyota. Car quality is good but service stinks. ALways no spare parts
Not really. This already past. Now proton aftersales service and spare parts are improving and following more on toyota.
Bring the TNGA Hybrid with extended warranty.
Cantik
Woooo sipi sipi mau kena itu lorry.
If its packing 2.0 dynamic force + hybrid and pushes 195+ bhp, sits 7 adults comfortably, den its a must buy for me, lol