The second-generation Toyota Innova isn’t going anywhere as it recently received a facelift treatment for 2023.
2023 Toyota Innova Crysta
This was revealed in the Indian market where the MPV is called Toyota Innova Crysta. It will be sold alongside the third-gen Innova Hycross, which now uses a new unibody platform and a hybrid powertrain. As such, Indian car buyers can now get to choose either the more environmentally-friendly hybrid Innova or the facelifted diesel-powered one.
For those who are planning to opt for the 2023 Innova Crysta, the MPV comes with subtle exterior changes including a new front bumper, a revised front grille, and new alloy wheel options. The grille design should look familiar to those who have seen the Toyota Hilux.
Speaking of the Hilux, the Innova Crysta is powered by the same power unit as the pickup, which is a smaller 2.4-liter 2GD-FTV turbodiesel engine. This means that the 2.8-liter 1GD-FTV turbodiesel has been discontinued. While the power figures are yet to be disclosed, the engine is said to be connected exclusively to a manual transmission.
Toyota Innova Hycross
As of this writing, it is still unclear whether Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) will have a similar two-Innova lineup strategy. What we know for now is that the next-gen Toyota Innova will arrive in the country sometime this year and will be sourced from Indonesia.
If the hybridized Toyota Innova will make its way into the Philippine lineup, it should come with a 2.0-liter M20A-FXS gasoline engine paired with a 111-horsepower electric motor. As part of the new platform, the MPV now utilizes a front-wheel-drive (FWD) system instead of the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) of the second-gen model.
For now, we would have to wait and see how TMP will go about its MPV roster. Then again, changes are inevitable since the facelifted Innova Crysta is now available in other markets. We do reckon, however, that things will get more interesting in the near future for the local market as the company has likewise pledged Php 4.4 billion to bring back the Tamaraw MPV.
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Know more about Toyota Innova 2024
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 1,236,000 to PHP 1,789,000. It has seven variants in the market starting with the Innova J, up to the top-spec Innova V.
For the Philippine market, the Toyota Innova 2023 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.
The Toyota Innova's competitors in the local market include the Mitsubishi Xpander, Suzuki Ertiga, GAC GN6, and the Maxus G50.
₱ 1,236,000 - ₱ 1,789,000
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