Here it is, the all-new Toyota Innova. Officially called the Kijang Innova Zenix in Indonesia where it has just made its global debut, the redesigned MPV adds a new chapter to the Kijang story that goes back 45 years and over two million units sold (this includes older models that were simply known as the Kijang or internally as the Toyota Utility Vehicle).
UPDATE: The Toyota Innova Zenix has been launched in Malaysia with pricing starting from RM165,000.
While the Kijang name holds a lot of weight in Indonesia, the rest of us will simply refer to the third-generation MPV as the Innova. In its latest form, the Innova represents a significant departure from its predecessors in many aspects, starting with what’s beneath the metal.
Where previous versions of the MPV were built on the IMV ladder frame chassis also used by the Hilux and Fortuner, the latest Innova makes the switch to a monocoque construction based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), specifically the GA-C variant of the platform.
As such, the longitudinal-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive layout is no more, replaced with a transversely-mounted engine and front-wheel drive setup instead. According to Toyota, the new platform allows the vehicle’s overhangs to be reduced and wheelbase extended, the latter now measuring 2,850 mm compared to 2,750 mm previously.
Other dimensions include a length of 4,755 mm (+20 mm) and a width of 1,850 mm (+20 mm), while unchanged is the height at 1,795 mm. Toyota decided to maintain the same approach and departure angles of the second-generation model, and the same goes for the ride height of 185 mm.
Visually, the latest Innova gains some SUV-like design cues with its sculpted sides as well as black body cladding on the wheel arches and lower sections of the doors. Meanwhile, the front end features a hexagonal-shaped grille and angular headlamps that are separated from the slim lower intake by a horizontal LED light strips set on a wide-width H-shaped panel.
Viewed from the side, the Innova boasts a more dynamic profile that is less boxy because of the D-pillars being moved forwards and the A-pillars shifted further back. At the rear, the taillights have a simpler shape than before, which, when combined with the upright tailgate, echoes the RAV4.
Inside, the dashboard is new and has a more elegant appearance compared to the swoops and curves of the past. Contrasting trim colours accentuate the dash’s layers, with the focal point being the floating centre console that integrates with the centre stack. This area accommodates the gear lever, digital controls for the air-conditioning system, centre air vents and a 9/10-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Elsewhere, there’s a separate console between the front seats for the cupholders, USB ports and armrest. Without the need for a prop shaft to the rear wheels, the Innova boasts increased interior space than before, with certain variants being equipped with second-row captain chairs that have ottomans.
The captain chair variants will be 7 seaters, with seats configured in a 2-2-3 configuration, while the bench seat variant will be an 8 seater, with seats configured in a 2-3-3 configuration.
As for other available equipment, the Innova can be had with wheel sizes ranging from 16 to 18 inches, LED headlamps, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, 10-inch dual rear seat entertainment screens, a panoramic roof, and crucially, the Toyota Safety Sense suite of safety and driver assistance systems (includes autonomous emergency braking).
It was already made known that the new Innova will get hybrid power, and thanks to the TNGA platform, the Innova gets it for the first time. The setup consists of a Dynamic Force engine – the M20A-FXS 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder – that serves up 152 PS at 6,000 rpm and 187 Nm of torque from 4,400 to 5,200 rpm.
This is augmented by an electric motor rated at 113 PS and 205 Nm for a total system output of 186 PS. Toyota says a nickel–metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery was preferred due to Indonesia’s hot weather, and it is stored under the two front seats so as not to take up rear cabin and boot space.
Besides the hybrid powertrain, the Innova will also be offered in Indonesia with the M20A-FKS 2.0 litre mill rated at 174 PS at 6,600 rpm and 205 Nm from 4,500 to 4,900 rpm. Both setups also feature a CVT (e-CVT for the hybrid) and have higher outputs than the outgoing 1TR-FE 2.0 litre unit that serves up 139 PS and 183 Nm.
The second-generation Innova was also available with the 2GD-FTV 2.4 litre turbodiesel in Indonesia, which offers more torque at 360 Nm and inferior horsepower at 149 PS, but there’s no option for an oil burner with the third generation.
In Indonesia, the new Innova is available in two petrol-only grades, namely the G for 419 million rupiah (RM121,891) and V for IDR467 million (RM135,854). The hybrid powertrain also comes in G and V grades, priced at IDR458 million (RM133,246) and INR522.15 million (RM151,909) respectively.
The hybrid also gains an additional top-spec Q that goes for IDR601.15 million (RM174,893), and the range-topper as well as V can be had with a Modellista accessories for an extra IDR9.85 million (RM2,866).
With these figures, the new 2023 Innova now has a higher price range (RM121,891 to RM174,893) compared to its immediate predecessor that ranged from IDR369.6 million to IDR471.9 million (RM107,521 to RM137,281).
So, what do you think of the latest Innova? Are you hoping and looking forward to the MPV’s arrival in Malaysia?
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Wondering why the meter cluster is still not fully digital. Even the Veloz has them.
There is if you look at the photo
The hybrid variant has all screen digital meter cluster
But not all. Only the middle one where the speedometer and data interpretation is digital, else the energy meter, fuel and temperature gauge is still analog.
I think that’s may due to the platform itself. The TNGA-C derived product that shared with ICE counterparts using this analog-digital setup (except Prius and C-HR). Maybe, Toyota may wants to utilize one dashboard setup to every car that using the same platform.
No more uncle car. This is what we call Handsome car. Good job Toyota!
Wow all the recently launched Toyota’s have better interiors. This one could pass off as a SUV looking at it’s exterior design. If the 5 seater Cross is too small for your family then this would be a good option and lo and behold, it has an electric parking brake!
Looks like Toyota has another winner on its hands. Their current design language has broad appeal, even with the futuristic models like the Prius.
their innova also go sunroof, launch in malaysia confirm nothing, owh i forgot Malaysia hot, indonesia thailand all four season countries haha.
Other countries don’t complain like us
mewah betol model kali nie…
good job Toyota..
Nice
Best price for a 3rd world MPV imo below 100k
Hapuskan AP Hapuskan SRJKc
Dulu Kan Ada Ertiga, Naza Citra, Naza Ria
Orang macam ni la kena hapuskan di malaysia. tak ada otak punya orang.
Sokong! Hapuskan AP dan SRJKc
hapuskan srjkc? ramai budak melayu yg berpusu nak masuk srjkc la bodoh.
Stupid guy, even Malay is going to join srjkc. Malu betul.
Pui…
Otak you karat!
besok you pergi makan tahi.
Ko nak hapuskan SJKc pun orang cino tak nak belajar kat SRK
Take my money …. been waiting so long for these. Unless Honda Malaysia can provide 7 seater option for new CRV
i agree if zenix will face to face with crv which one that offer a lower price 7 seatersuv/crossover with good engine power will be the winner
Nice, Toyota TNGA Zenix Hycross
2.0DynamicForce-EV is desired.
Can trade in VW Touareg, cruising with low fc, relaxing life,
2nd rows with thigh rest.
ACC Adaptive Cruise Control with Toyota’s DRCC.
Voice Control boot ✅
Ottoman Seats ✅
2nd Rows TV ✅
Full Panaromic Roof ✅
ACC Self Driving ✅
2.0EV ✅
Competitor- BMW X7, LandCruiser, GLS ✅
New government should avoid spending on alphard anymore,
This Zenix HyCross is enough.
Judging by the amount of space veloz has inside compared to the rush after switching platforms, im sensing greater cabin space of the innova.
Theres no option for dyanmic force 2.0 174ps + hybrid motor?
anyway, great product by toyota.
Hopefully Malaysian models will have top spec hybrid models with or without the ottoman chairs,
I prefer without tho,
nice design, inside out.
Well packaged as well.
If only it comes with turbo power, it would be a lot nicer. Diesel also would be welcome. This is a heavy vehicle for a NA 2.0 liter engine.
The 2nd gen innova, make a lot of noise will climbing up not so steep mountain.
Nice design, price i estimate rm150k – 160k.
Poor man harrier
Estimate price like what you said won’t be higher
Nice car indeed. Although looks like enlarge from veloz. Power is good. Hybrid price on the high side.
I hope all comes with tyre monitoring system.
Ini sampah
Front wheel drive and monocoque chassis at last – kudos,Toyota as the Kijang, Unser and Innova legacy has come pretty far indeed!
“Innova kosong” satu….
Better than old Innova
The chr is very successful in Thailand and 2nd generation is on it’s way soon Bangkok motor show hope they open for bookings
Yes
With CVT, Dynamic Force Engine for petrol and hybrid, more likely to sell like hotcakes
Direct-Shift CVT, better than conventional CVT too.
I must say the evolution from the Unser to the Innova to this all-new version is amazing. The Innova was always on the list of people that needed seat count and/or cargo volume (dual purpose cars for some tradesman families). But the technical set-up and engine wa a put off, at least for me.
This is now a proper vehicle that can be considered when it is launched here.
Wow, is innova a global car? All i know is a sea car. And it got the dynamic force engine. Our corrolla still got the dinosaur engine. Not even the valvematic. Just hope it wont downgrade when it reach here.
Innova is global. They’re even sold in Dubai.
Eh nope, not global. Just a few countries. Not in US, EU, CHINA, not even toyota own country japan.
just SEA and SA only. Not global.
Well SA also stands for Saudi Arabia, South America, and South Africa… And yes Innova and Fortuner also available there
This looks more manly and worth buying than Harrier
why dont have full rear view photo? too ugly to show?
Same as Aruz…haaa
ISOFIX count? Come-on, some of us need this info. Hopefully 3rd row will come with at least 1.
Better put 1@the front passenger instead,
So it doesn’t block access and space to the rear.
Assalamualaikum. Semua model Toyota terbaik. Terima kaseh.
Trend in with bezza 2021 installment?
Toyota Malaysia, let’s call ours Kajang Innova.
the normal zenix looks meh.
but with modellista kit it transformed into proper big handsome suv like car
take my money! hope it priced <rm130k, will kill of alot other suv
2.0 engine at least rm150k
Wow in a glimpse I would say ‘Latest harrier?’
Toyota innova zenix is a dream car for every one’s all I hope went it reached malaysia it has the higher spec same what sold in Indonesia!
call me uncle but I like the 2nd gen dashboard better. But just that. Everything else is welcomed upgrades.
I love it thank you so much
It is dream car!!!!
Will definitely buy this if toyota malaysia come up with exact version like in indonesia i.e. Hybrid with Panoramic@moon@sun roof, ottoman seat etc.
Its a shame, the toyota cross here is not similar like other asean countries. It had hold me back from buying cross. Hope the zenith didnt suffer the same as cross.
Will definitely buy this if toyota malaysia come up with exact version like in indonesia i.e. Hybrid with Panoramic@moon@sun roof, ottoman seat etc.
Its a shame, the toyota cross here is not similar like other asean countries. It had hold me back from buying cross. Hope the zenix didnt suffer the same as cross.
Dear toyota malaysia. We want the same specs as indonesia. Do not let us down again!!
most practical and reliable car
Bila nak masuk Malaysia?
May I know when Toyota Innova Zenix 2023 launch in Malaysia which showroom can I visit to see the model.
Unfortunately it comes with CVT transmission…
For TNGA vehicles, the CVT should be the E-CVT beltless type instead
Mahal..
Bila model ni akan keluar dkt malaysia
Kalau spec mcm ni, maunya selling price cecah RM180k nih…
UMW maa..
Hope they bring in the diesel variant for east malaysia market