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Toyota Innova

Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2003—present
Model years	2004-present
Assembly	Karawang, Indonesia (Toyota Astra) Bidadi, India (Toyota India) Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines (Toyota Philippines) Jhongli, Taiwan (Kuozui) Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam (Toyota Vietnam)
Predecessor	Toyota Kijang / Revo
Successor	Toyota Kijang (sixth generation)
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door MPV[steel body]
Platform	N-series
Engine	2.0 L 1TR-FE VVT-i I4 2.7 L 2TR-FE VVT-i I4 2.5 L 2KD-FTV diesel I4
Transmission	5-Speed Manual 4-Speed Automatic
Wheelbase	2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length	4,555 mm (179.3 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Curb weight	1,665 kg (3,671 lb)
Related	Toyota Fortuner Toyota Hilux Vigo Toyota Kijang

The Toyota Innova is a Toyota-designed Compact MPV i.e. being less than 4,600 mm (181.1 in) in length as per the European system of size classification, produced in Indonesia under supervision by Toyota Astra Motor since 2003. As with Toyota Kijang, which it replaced, the Toyota Innova is produced and first marketed in 2004 in Indonesia. Toyota Innova is part of Toyota's IMV program together with the Hilux Vigo pickup truck and the Fortuner SUV. Its official name in Indonesia is Toyota Kijang Innova, while for other countries it is Innova.

The Innova is also sold in India (replacing Toyota Qualis), Malaysia (replacing Toyota Unser), the Philippines (replacing Toyota Revo), Taiwan (replacing the Toyota Zace surf), Vietnam (replacing Toyota Zace), and Thailand. Unlike some of the Innova's competition, such as the TATA Sumo Grande, Chevrolet Tavera, or the Mahindra Xylo, but like the newly launched Tata Aria, the Innova looks more like a minivan. The Toyota Innova is also available in Brunei, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Engine [edit]

Toyota Innova

Powering the Innova is either a gasoline 2.0 L 136 PS (100 kW) 1TR-FE VVT-i, a 2.70 L (2TR-FE) version of the same, or a 2.50 L 102 PS (75 kW) 2KD-FTV D4-D common rail diesel engine. Trim levels are J, E, G, and V. The 2.70 L is only for the V, with automatic transmission.

The 2.7 L gasoline engine was dropped from the Indonesian market due to low demand. The diesel variants use turbocharged 2KD-FTV engine which produces 102 hp and 260 Nm of torque. Both gasoline and diesel versions are available in either manual or automatic transmission. All variants use RWD configuration.

Variants [edit]

J [edit]

In Indonesia and the Philippines, this is the basic edition of the Innova. In Indonesia, a 5-seater version is available for commercial purposes.

E [edit]

In most areas, the E is the basic edition of the Innova.

In the Philippines and Indonesia, this is the middle class edition of the Innova. The 2009 facelifted versions receives features taken from the now discontinued first generation G variant.

G [edit]

The G includes convenience and trim features.

V [edit]

The V is the top-of-the-line variant and one of two engines is available: the gasoline 1TR-FE 2.0 L VVT-i or the diesel 2KD-FTV 2.5 L D4-D. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard as well as ABS and airbag system. In Indonesia, until 2009 facelift, the "V" received the larger and more powerful 2.7 L 2TR-FE (which also powered Toyota Fortuner), only in conjunction with an automatic transmission.

Innova Sport Runner (Philippines only) [edit]

In the Philippines, Toyota released an upgraded variant of the Innova E trim called the Sport Runner. It is only available with a 2.5 L 2KD-FTV D4-D turbo diesel engine and has a choice of automatic or manual transmission.

Facelifts [edit]

The 2009 facelifted Toyota Innova in the Philippines		The 2011 facelifted Toyota Innova in Indonesia

2009 [edit]

Facelifted Toyota Innovas were first spotted in Indonesia. It has restyled front and rear bumper, new front grille, and rear tail lamps. The V variants use updated wheels.

The updated Innova also features automatic climate control, side door impact beams, as well as new extras such as parking sensors and an in-dash CD changer.^[1] It is on sale in Far East Asian and Middle East markets.The new innova was launched in November 2008 in the Philippines and on January 28, 2009 in India. In Indonesia, the facelifted versions include the E variant, which now features the parts from the first-generation G variant.

2011 [edit]

On July 15, 2011, PT Toyota Astra Motor launched a major facelift models called Grand New Kijang Innova. It features revised headlights, grille, bonnet, bumpers & tail lights. The interior is updated with new steering wheel, new air-conditioning knobs (for non V variants), and revised center-dash.

Markets outside Indonesia [edit]

Malaysia [edit]

The Innova is launched on the 27th of May, 2005 replacing Toyota Unser. The Innova currently offered in two variants. Both are powered by Toyota's 1TR-FE 2.0 litre engine featuring VVT-i. The powertrains available are either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic with ECT.

The Innova is a slow-seller in Malaysia because of its frame and ladder chassis, poor weight to power ratio, and absence of a diesel variant unlike the preceding Toyota Zace. Diesels are often favoured in this segment because of improved fuel economy and high low-rpm torque. Moreover, the rise of reconditioned imported cars such as the Toyota Wish and Toyota Estima further slows down its sales. Nissan Grand Livina, Proton Exora and Perodua Alza have had better sales because of their monocoque body, which leads to better handling and lower asking price.

2011 Facelift: In Malaysia three version of the Innova was available: 2.0E (manual), 2.0E (automatic) and 2.0G (automatic)

Engine: [edit]

Powering the Malaysian version of the Innova is a 1998cc 4-cylinder In-line, 16-valve, DOHC with VVT-I. It produce 100Kw (136PS) at 5,600 rpm and 182 NM of torque (18.6 KG-m) at 4,000 rpm.

Transmission: [edit]

The 2.0E (manual) uses a 5 speed manual gearbox while the 2.0E (automatic) and 2.0G (automatic) have to use a 4 speed auto box.

Chassis: [edit]

The suspension used in the Innova in Malaysia are double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar at the front and 4-link with coil spring and lateral rod at the back. The brakes are ventilated disc for the front and drum for the back. The tyres used are 205/65R15, Alloy.

India [edit]

In the Indian auto market Toyota Innova is available with twelve variants. Three variants of Toyota Innova come with a petrol engine option which is powered by a 1998 cc, 1TR-FE, gasoline, I4 petrol engine with EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection). This engine produces 132 PS of maximum power at 5600 rpm with 181 Nm of maximum torque at 4000rpm.

The diesel variants of Toyota Innova are powered by a 2494cc, 2KD-FTV, diesel engine with turbocharger, I4 and with Common-Rail direct injection. It produces 102 PS at 3600rpm and 200 Nm of torque at 1400~3400rpm.

Toyota Innova Models in India

Philippines [edit]

The Innova was introduced in 2005 to replace the Revo and bring it to international level. Variants include the J, the E (mid-level model with power features, Airbags, and only available with a Diesel engine, but a Gasoline engine variant was added for MY 2008), the G (middle model with carry over features from the E Variant but with Leather seats and interiors), and V, (high end model, which was introduced in the last quarter of 2006 and only available with an automatic transmission, captains chairs on the middle row, and high end audio system). It is used as taxicab by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport's coupon taxi companies and also as a metered taxicab in Metro Manila and as a patrol vehicle by the Philippine National Police. There is also a Sport Runner variant of the Innova on sale (Offered until Early 2012), but only with a diesel engine.

Vietnam [edit]

The Innova. along with its sister model, the Fortuner, has been very successful in Vietnam. Replacing the Toyota Zace, it has become one of the best selling cars in the country and is very common as a taxi. In April 2011 the Innova hit the news as it became the subject of the biggest ever automotive recall in Vietnam, as 65,703 Innovas and Fortuners were recalled to rectify over-responsive braking systems as well as "improperly mounted camber bolts and seats."^[2]

Gallery [edit]

The front view of a first generation Toyota Innova

A Toyota Innova taxicab in Pattaya, Thailand

A fleet of Toyota Innova used as police vehicles by the Philippine National Police

A 2009 facelifted Toyota Innova as a grand prize in a raffle

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External links [edit]

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Toyota Innova

• Official Toyota Kijang Innova page (Indonesia)
• Official Toyota Innova page (Thailand)
• Official Toyota Innova page (Philippines)
• Official Toyota Innova page (Malaysia)
• Official Toyota Innova page (India)
• Official Toyota Innova page (Vietnam)
• Official Toyota Innova page (Thailand, Microsite)