Facelifted 2021 Innova makes you think which brand-new Toyota to buy

Leaked images of a supposedly facelifted 2021 Toyota Innova have been circulating online. It could be accurate or just a playful prank to stir everyone’s interest. However, the leaked images could be leaning more towards the accurate side since the current Innova is up for a model cycle change. 

In the Philippines, the current Toyota Innova made its debut in 2016, which means that the said MPV has been wearing the same look for about four years now. As such, Toyota’s MPV is now a worthy candidate for a model cycle change or to undergo a facelift.

The images of the facelifted Innova came from Indonesia, which could further suggest that Toyota is preparing the launch of its MPV in the ASEAN region. Aside from the images, Hum3D released rendered images of the facelifted Innova, giving us a clearer picture of what we can expect in the new Toyota MPV.  

This is reportedly the new look of the Toyota Innova [Photo Hum3D]

At first glance, the facelifted 2021 Toyota Innova shares a bit of similarity to the new Hilux. It now gets a larger grille that comes with chrome horizontal slats. Moreover, the Innova’s bumper now looks more aggressive than the current model. It also comes with a restyled fog lamp design that looks like small fangs when the Innova is viewed from the front. The headlights also get a subtle design makeover as it now has chrome extension trims. 

The 2021 Toyota Innova gets a new set of wheels [Photo Hum3D]

The side of the Innova looks similar to the current model except for the new set of wheels. It now looks more stylish than the ones found on the current Innova. Reports are saying the new alloy wheel design will be sold either with a silver finish or a darker look, depending on the variant. The rear as well as the interior of the Innova are expected to have carry-over designs from the current model.

The rear of the 2021 Innova looks similar to the current model  [Photo Hum3D]

There is no official word yet when it comes to the powertrain details of the 2021 Toyota Innova. The current Philippine-spec Innova is powered by either a 2.8-liter turbodiesel or a 2.0-liter gasoline engine. 

If the leaked images are indeed accurate, we could expect to see the official launch of the facelifted Innova by the first quarter of 2021. Since the leaked images came from Indonesia, it could be the first ASEAN market to hold the official launch of the facelifted Toyota MPV.

The facelifted Toyota Innova could debut early next year [Photo B Channel Indonesia]

Now, we’re guessing that the local car buyers could have a difficult time deciding on which new Toyota vehicle to buy. As we all know, the new Fortuner is set to be launched in the Philippines this month. With that, would you go for the Fortuner or wait for the launch of the facelifted Innova?

Moreover, Toyota Motor Philippines just launched the Hilux and the Corolla Cross, vehicles that are worthy to be on your list in case you’re looking to buy a brand-new Toyota. Plus, all of the said vehicles have variants that are relatively priced within the same range, which is a good dilemma. So, are you willing to wait for the facelifted Innova’s local launch or are you ready to pull the trigger on other new Toyota vehicles offered locally?

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