Verdict
At RM165,000 against RM202,000, this is a RM37,000 question. The Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V is the sensible buy if you need eight seats and can live without hybrid hardware. The Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV adds a 113 hp/206 Nm electric motor, a hybrid eCVT, individual middle-row captain seats and a panoramic sunroof, but it drops to seven seats and weighs 90 kg more. Safety and much of the cabin kit are the same, so the extra spend is for drivetrain and seating ambience.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V if you want the lower price, eight seats and the stronger 174 hp/205 Nm petrol engine.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV if you want the hybrid motor, captain seats and panoramic sunroof more than the eighth seat.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V RM165,000; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV RM202,000
- Powertrain: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V petrol; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV petrol hybrid/REV with 1 electric motor
- Engine output: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V 174 hp/205 Nm; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV 152 hp/188 Nm
- Motor output: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V none; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV 113 hp/206 Nm with Nickel Metal-Hydride battery
- Seats: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V 8 seats with 60:40 middle row; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV 7 seats with individual captain seats
- Kerb weight: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V 1,595 kg; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV 1,685 kg
2.0 V
- RM37,000 cheaper than the HEV
- Eight seats instead of seven
- Higher petrol engine output at 174 hp and 205 Nm
- No hybrid motor or Nickel Metal-Hydride battery
- No panoramic front tilt-and-slide sunroof
- Middle row is a 60:40 bench, not individual captain seats
2.0 HEV
- Adds a 113 hp/206 Nm electric motor
- Gets individual middle-row captain seats
- Adds a panoramic front tilt-and-slide sunroof
- Costs RM37,000 more
- Seven seats versus eight in the V
- Heavier at 1,685 kg versus 1,595 kg
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 165,000✓ | RM 202,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,987 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 174 hp✓ | 152 hp |
| Torque | 205 Nm✓ | 188 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 113 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 206 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Nickel Metal-Hydride |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic | Hybrid eCVT |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,595 kg | 1,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 8 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 239 litres | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 8 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle passenger seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 435 | RM 435 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
2.0 V vs 2.0 HEV FAQ
Is the Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V or Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV better?
The Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V is better value for most families because it costs less and seats eight. The Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV is better if you specifically want the hybrid system, captain seats and panoramic sunroof.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV costs RM202,000, while the Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V costs RM165,000. That makes the HEV RM37,000 dearer.
Do both variants get the same safety equipment?
Yes, the core safety kit matches: seven airbags listed by position, blind spot monitoring, TSS pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h, steering correction, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and a 360-degree camera.