UMT Toyota Motor (UMWT) has revealed that the company will be introducing a second hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) to join the Corolla Cross Hybrid in the Malaysian market next year, as part of the carmaker’s new direction for this region.
The company has yet to reveal what that new hybrid model is, however one that likely fits the bill is the 2023 Innova Zenix that made its debut in Indonesia last month. UMWT president Ravindran Kurusamy said in a statement that hybrid electric vehicles are believed to be “the most accessible and affordable option for car owners to begin their carbon-reducing journey”.
UPDATE: The Toyota Innova Zenix has been launched in Malaysia with pricing starting from RM165,000.
The hybrid-electric drive connection to the Innova Zenix comes courtesy of its hybrid powertrain that is offered for the Indonesian market right from its debut, and consists of a M20A-FXS 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder Dynamic Force engine that makes 152 PS at 6,000 rpm and 187 Nm of torque from 4,400 rpm to 5,200 rpm.
In this configuration, the combustion engine is joined by a 113 PS/205 Nm electric motor to yield a combined output of 186 PS. Transmission is to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission.
This is the third generation for the Innova nameplate and which marks a significant departure from the ladder-frame construction of models past, as the new model employs monocoque construction on the GA-C variant of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform.
It is this platform change that dictates the transverse engine layout, departing from the longitudinal engine, rear-wheel oriented driveline of before such as with the Hilux and Fortuner. Toyota revealed at the debut of the Innova Zenix that the third-generation model measures 4,755 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,795 mm tall, its height unchanged from that of its predecessor. Also carried over is its ride height of 185 mm.
That said, whether or not this turns out to be the second hybrid model that will join the electrified Corolla Cross in UMW Toyota Motor’s hybrid line-up for Malaysia remains to be seen. If it does, would this be on the shortlist for your next family car?
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Nice
Good to bring more hybrid cars
At least looks better than current Innova
This or X70? Defo X70 still the better car and sales has proven it.
Wrong segment bang!!! And already make your assumption that X70 sales will be better than new Innova sales, how can it be?
Oh yeah Benno! Right said!
Stop comparing the Apple X70 to the Watermelon Innova Zenix – period
Finally, the Prius 7 Cross., 2.0EV
Can trade in old Touareg
this is welcome but please bring in the new Prius too!
Beware that the Prius in Malaysia could well be coined as a luxury car, almost the price of the current Lexus ES, sad to say but we could only hope & pray
Indonesia is the First the get the Innova Zenix, then India gets it with the HyCross monicker, Thai is still unknown, for MY probably will be called just ‘Innova’
Not sure about that. Toyota trademarked the “Innova Zenix” nameplate back in mid-to-late 2020.
new Vios hybrid
Innova GRS
IT’LL BE DOPE if we can get one variant equipped with the facelifted camry’s powertrain
Most likely 2.0L NA with hybrid system for the top variant Q (Indonesian model)
Take my money pleaseee
Corolla altis hybrid?
Beautiful
X90 rival…mpv suv cross….
Proton X90 will be DoA if Toyota release the Game-Changing Innova Zenix. Nobody wants to buy an expensive Chinese SUV
Menarik!!!
Veloz brother
More modern technology, like Geely but smaller version
when can start booking?
rm Zenix = rm veloz + rm alza (av variant)
Look at the power and torque, no need drive already can feel the superb underpowered. No thanks
This is not like Innova facelift that still using Dual VVTi engines. Bangun la bro.
I will only buy if its the same specs as indonesia i.e. Panaromic roof, ottoman seat etc. Then its worth it!
It looks really beautiful but shamelessly,they removed the rear tray table which is really cool and modern,I hope Malaysia market add it back and do add extra charging ports since it was crucial for Malaysian
Put on hold my booking on Innova 2022… booking for the new one… even if I have to wait longer..
Put on hold my booking on Innova 2022… booking for the new one… even if I have to wait longer..
At Malaysia always late or stop nice cars.
This car’s absolute length may be merely 8 cm shorter than the X90 but its wheelbase is 4cm longer, but what should be compared is both cars’ storage space behind the 3rd row, aside from their fuel consumption and SC reliability
I think this is the best looking innova to date. Kudos….look more rugged ( SUV)
Combined 186ps equals up to 255Nm torque, right? Or 300Nm?