With the launch of the 2023 Toyota Innova, many of you are probably wondering how different it is from the previous version. It might be that you’re considering the said model as your next car, or you currently own an Innova and you’re just curious.
The all-new Toyota Innova represents a new chapter in the MPV's history, and we'll help you spot the new features it brings compared to the outgoing model.
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2023 Toyota Innova Old vs New: Exterior
At 4,455mm long and 1,850mm wide, the new Innova is longer and wider than its predecessor. Height remains the same at 1,795mm, while the wheelbase has been extended at 2,850mm.
Toyota says that despite the increased proportions, the third-generation Innova is 170 kilograms lighter than the second-generation model, as the former is now underpinned by the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-C) unibody platform for the first time, shared with the Noah/Voxy minivan. This is a marked departure from the ladder-frame International Innovative Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) platform that the Innova originally shared with the Hilux pickup and Fortuner SUV.
A distinctive front end defines the new Innova
Up front, the new Innova brandishes streamlined LED headlamps flanking a downsized hexagonal grille, compared to the larger intake on the previous iteration. The front bumper has been redesigned to incorporate a full-width black plastic trim piece, now sporting a pair of horizontal LED daytime running light strips on either side. As with the older Innova, the new one features round foglamps close to the front chin, albeit moved closer towards the center.
True to Toyota's positioning of the Innova as an "Innovative Multipurpose Crossover," black body cladding can now be seen at the sides. The wheel arches are noticeably more angular in appearance compared to the round contours on the outgoing Innova, joined by a revised character line on the profile that gives the new model a more 3D character. A flattened roofline results in a sleeker silhouette, while the third-row windows have also been redesigned.
Where the old Innova had a manually-operated tailgate, the new Innova offers a voice-activated power tailgate as an available option. This is surrounded by new LED tail lamps that do away with the fang-like turn signal clusters in favor of a more horizontally oriented layout. Below the chiseled rear apron sits the rear bumper that visually echoes its front counterpart. Completing the look is a set of 18-inch alloy wheels on all corners.
The new Innova (right) packs a more crossover-oriented exterior over the old model
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2023 Toyota Innova Old vs New: Interior
The 2023 Innova brings a more upscale interior, with increased overall space stemming from the shift to the new platform. Toyota has carried over the three-row seating layout to the new model, with improvements in occupant head- and leg room. Depending on the trim level, the new Innova can seat either seven or eight people inside, with second-row captain's chairs featuring an ottoman function and the rear bench having a central headrest.
For the first time in the nameplate's history, the cabin now comes with a full-length panoramic sunroof up top, surrounded by ambient lighting. Climate control vents for the rear passengers are also mounted along the length of the ceiling, compared to the rear-facing blowers on the old version.
2023 Toyota Innova Old vs New: Tech & safety
A 7-inch digital gauge cluster comes to the new Innova, making relevant vehicle information more legible for the driver to see. The touchscreen infotainment monitor has been moved up the dashboard as a floating-type display while being upgraded to 10 inches. Smartphone connectivity and voice commands are available options, with rear occupants also benefiting from a pair of 10-inch touchscreens mounted behind the front headrests. Wireless charging is also offered.
Another first for the Innova nameplate is the inclusion of Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, bringing driver-assist features such as a Pre-Collision System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, and Automatic High Beams. These complement the standard safety features including six airbags, stability control, and hill-start assist. The new Innova also offers a 360-degree camera array and blind-spot monitoring.
The interior on the old Innova (left) and the new model (right)
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2023 Toyota Innova Old vs New: Engine & Drivetrain
There are two significant changes under the hood where the new Innova is concerned. First is the return to a gasoline powertrain, doing away with the diesel engine that has been the sole option for the second-generation Innova. The second is the adoption of Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid assist for propulsion.
A 2.0-liter standard combustion engine is offered as the default option, rated at 172 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque and driving the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission or CVT actuated by paddle shifters. This is joined by another 2.0-liter gasoline engine working with an electric motor powered by a 6.5-Ah nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, resulting in a total system output of 183 horsepower and 187 Nm of torque. Routing power to the front wheels is an e-CVT.
The 2023 Toyota Innova offers the same hybrid powertrain as that found on the fifth-generation Prius
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Know more about Toyota Innova 2025
The Toyota Innova is one of the best-sellers from the leading automotive brand in the country, Toyota Motor Philippines. It is a compact MPV that can accommodate seven occupants while other variants have a seating capacity of eight. The Toyota Innova's prices in the Philippines range from PHP 1,267,000 to PHP 1,829,000. It has six variants in the market starting with the Innova J, up to the top-spec Innova V.
For the Philippine market, the Toyota Innova 2025 has only one engine option. It uses a 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine capable of producing up to 171 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque. Depending on the variant, the Innova uses a five-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed transmission. Size-wise, this Toyota-made MPV is 4,735mm long, 1,830mm wide, and 1,795mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,750mm and a ground clearance of 178mm.
Toyota Innova's competitors in the local market include the Mitsubishi Xpander, Suzuki Ertiga, GAC GN6, and the Maxus G50.
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Toyota Innova Launch
The current Toyota Innova is the facelifted second-generation which reached our shores in 2021. The popular MPV comes with five variants – the base model J, lower-tier E, middle trim G, and the top-spec V variant. Its sole engine choice is a 2.8-liter inline-4 turbo diesel, and it can either come with a five-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic gearbox. Later in 2025, TMP added the XE AT trim.
Toyota Motor Philippines launched the facelifted second-generation Toyota Innova with a price range from P1,261,000 to P1,823,000.
Toyota Innova Exterior
Upfront, the Toyota Innova features a multi-reflector halogen headlight except for the V variant which comes with LED projector-type headlamps with clearance lamps.
This MPV comes with a colored-keyed bumper and a rear reflector. The grille, however, varies from one variant to another.
The V variants of the Toyota Innova also feature LED fog lights with chrome bezel, as well as a pair of LED daytime running lights. Halogen fog lights and chrome bezels are featured in the rest of the lineup except the J-spec that does not have fog lights.
The G and V variants come with grip-type exterior door handles with chrome accents. The E and J variants only get color-keyed door handles.
This MPV comes with a colored-keyed bumper with a rear reflector
Toyota Innova Interior
Seven people can sit inside the V variant of the Toyota Innova, while the rest of the lineup has an 8-seater cabin. The whole lineup gets a fabric seating material with varying colors depending on the variant. The interior's primary color is black with silver accents on aircon vents and across the dashboard. The trim of the passenger dash accent will change depending on the MPV’s variant.
Tray tables mounted behind the front seats and captain chairs for the second row are available in V variants. For the G variants, foldable tray tables are available that can be stored away easily.
Seven people can sit inside the V variant of the Toyota Innova, while the rest of the lineup has an 8-seater cabin
Overall, the Toyota Innova gets a stylish contemporary interior. The upper part of the dashboard features a flowing shape. The gauge cluster is pretty much the same as that of the Corolla Altis. A 7-inch touch screen is available for V and G variants, the E gets a 6.75-inch unit, while the J gets a 2-DIN unit.
Technology & Safety Features
Handling the entertainment of the Toyota Innova is a 2-DIN touchscreen display that measures 7 inches. It comes as a standard in the V and G. The E, on the other hand, gets a 6.75-inch screen, and the J gets a 2-DIN unit. The touchscreen units are capable of connecting via Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB, Bluetooth, and AUX.
Push-start ignition and automatic climate control are also available in the top variants of Toyota Innova.
Intermittent wipers, along with mist function and time adjuster, are also available in G and V variants that come as standard. The rear wiper is a standard feature in all its lineup, however, it lacks intermittent functions.
Handling the entertainment of the Toyota Innova is a 2-DIN touchscreen display that measures 7 inches
Some of the standard safety features in this popular MPV are driver and passenger airbags, child safety locks, hill-start assist, stability control, ABS with EBD, crash sensors, and front and side-impact beams.
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Toyota Innova Platform & Chassis
Toyota Innova Philippines is a 5-door wagon compact MPV that shares the same platform with the Fortuner and Hilux. It sits on Toyota's IMV platform with a front engine.
The halting is handled by ventilated discs for the front brakes and leading-trailing drum brakes for the rear brakes.
The front suspension of the Toyota Innova is handled by an independent double-wishbone coil. The rear suspension, on the other hand, gets a 4-link coil spring system – the same suspension system used in its predecessor.
Toyota Innova Philippines is a 5-door wagon compact MPV that shares the same platform with the Fortuner and Hilux
Toyota Innova Engine & Drivetrain
The facelifted 2nd-gen Innova only has one engine choice, a 2.8-liter inline-4 turbodiesel. On the six-speed automatic variants, the said engine can make up to 171 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque. On the five-speed manual variants, it can churn out up to 167 horsepower and 343 Nm of torque.
Just like its predecessor, the Toyota Innova comes with a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain.
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Toyota Innova 2025 Price List
Let's check out the Toyota Innova 2025 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Toyota Innova 2.8 J Diesel MT | ₱1,267,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 XE Diesel AT | ₱1,381,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 E Diesel AT | ₱1,535,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 G Diesel MT | ₱1,604,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 G Diesel MT (White Pearl Crystal Shine) | ₱1,619,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 G Diesel AT | ₱1,674,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 G Diesel AT (White Pearl Crystal Shine) | ₱1,689,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 V Diesel AT | ₱1,814,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 V Diesel AT (White Pearl Crystal Shine) | ₱1,829,000 |
Toyota Innova Pros & Cons
Pros
- Practical
- Robust
- Decently comfortable
- Generous torque
Cons
- Starts at a slightly higher price than other seven-seater MPV alternatives
- Lacking high-tech safety equipment like driver assist features
Toyota Innova Q&A
1. How much is the fuel tank capacity of the Toyota Innova 2025?
The fuel tank capacity of the Toyota Innova 2025 is about 52L.
The Toyota Innova price Philippines ranges from P1,261,000 to P1,823,000.
3. What are the dimensions of the Toyota Innova 2025?
The dimensions of the Toyota Innova 2025 are respectively 4,755 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, and 1,795 mm in height.
4. Does Toyota Innova have a reverse camera?
Yes, it does. The manufacturer does equip the Toyota Innova 2025 with reserve sensors and a camera. You can see what is behind the car on the screen.
5. Is Innova 2025 a good buy?
Yes, the Toyota Innova is a good car to buy. Good warranty, durable ride and performance, and fuel economy are big plus points of the car.
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