The next-generation 2023 Toyota Innova has been revealed in Indonesia as the Innova Zenix Hybrid. This comes after teasing the new model for weeks on end, and six years after the currently sold (outgoing) second-gen model was first released in the Philippine market.
The all-new 2023 Toyota Innova
Now in its third generation, the new model has plenty of new features that one wouldn't have expected on this well-known Toyota nameplate. The most noteworthy among these is the fact that it now has a hybrid engine. And like most next-gen models, it has plenty of new features, and a new look as well.
Let’s check out the all-new 2023 Toyota Innova in detail.
Exterior
As detailed in the numerous spy pics, the Toyota Innova for 2023 assumes a more modern design. The hexagonal grille is still front and center at the front fascia, but it is more horizontally oriented and smaller.
The grille is then flanked by a pair of sharp-looking LED headlamp clusters, while the lower bumper gets black a trim piece spanning the width of the vehicle. This in turn houses an LED light strip which functions as the vehicle’s daytime running lamps. On either side of the lowermost vent, meanwhile, are a pair of LED fog lamps. The hood of the all-new Innova is likewise flatter than ever before.
Toyota itself has classified this model as a multi-purpose crossover
On the side of the new Innova is a flatter roof, making for a more direct silhouette. The beltline on the side of the vehicle also appears straighter and more direct, and the wheel arches appear prominent. It is also from the side that one can see that it now gets shorter overhangs on the rear and front.
The rear end of the new Innova likewise continues the contemporary theme with plenty of angular details, coupled with a fancy new LED taillight design. A black-colored lower rear bumper is also present.
Also new on the 2023 Innova is a voice activated power tailgate, as well as a sunroof.
The new Innova from the rear
Completing the look of the model is a set of 18-inch alloy wheels. Some details like the badges also get a blue tinge to indicate its electrified powertrain.
The new Innova Zenix Hybrid stands 4,755mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,795mm in height. It also gets a 2,850mm long wheelbase, and a ground clearance of 185mm.
Interior
The all-new Toyota Innova can seat up to either seven or eight depending on the trim. The top-spec model gets captains chairs with an ottoman function, and occupants are kept cool by an automatic digital air-conditioning system.
The ottoman seats are electronically adjustable and equipped with an electronic leg rest. Likewise, the front seats are electronically adjustable as well.
The next-gen Innova's second and third rows
Present on the new Innova are plenty of driver amenities. These include a fully digital gauge cluster, a push-to-start button, a center armrest, and a tilt and telescopic steering wheel.
Tech & Safety
Handling the entertainment needs of the next-gen Innova is a central 10-inch touchscreen, with two 10-inch second row touchscreens. The latter are mounted on the rear of the front seats. As for the main head unit, it comes with smartphone connectivity. Charging one’s phone in the new Innova is also made easy thanks to a wireless smartphone charging pad.
Toyota Indonesia also gave the all-new Innova’s top-spec variants a 360-degree view camera. This is paired with the Toyota Safety Sense driver-assist suite which includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and autonomous emergency braking, among others.
The next-gen Innova's second row headunits
The Toyota Safety Sense is then supported by a number of standard safety equipment. These include, but are not limited to six airbags, stability control, hill-start assist, etc.
This updated MPV also features a good number of online features integrated with a smartphone app. It has a “stolen vehicle tracking” system, a monitor for maintenance intervals, and a way to easily contact customer support.
Engine & Performance
Unlike the outgoing model, the new Innova now uses a monocoque body. That said, it no longer uses the old ladder-frame Toyota IMV Platform that the current Toyota Hilux and Fortuner uses.
It now uses the Toyota New Global Architecture-C, or TNGA-C platform instead. It shares this with the Lexus UX, Corolla, and Corolla Cross. So yes, it also made the switch from rear-wheel-drive to front-wheel-drive.
Under the hood of the new Indonesia-spec Toyota Innova is either a 2.0-liter combustion-only four-banger, or a 2.0-liter hybrid. Both are paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
It gets a leg up in terms of premiumness
For the gasoline-only 2.0-liter mill, it can produce up to 174 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque. Figures for the hybrid powertrain are yet to be revealed, but one can imagine that it can churn out more than the gasoline-only engine.
We also know that the 2.0-liter hybrid can run using an electric-only or EV mode. However, Toyota Indonesia has not given range figures yet for this mode as of the launch.
If you want to learn more about the next-gen Toyota Innova, then keep it here on the Philippine’s largest automotive portal.
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 1,261,000 to PHP 1,823,000. 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 2024 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 2024, 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 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Toyota Innova 2024 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Toyota Innova 2.8 J Diesel MT | ₱1,261,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 XE Diesel AT | ₱1,375,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 E Diesel AT | ₱1,529,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 G Diesel MT | ₱1,598,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 G Diesel MT (White Pearl Crystal Shine) | ₱1,613,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 G Diesel AT | ₱1,668,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 G Diesel AT (White Pearl Crystal Shine) | ₱1,683,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 V Diesel AT | ₱1,808,000 |
| Toyota Innova 2.8 V Diesel AT (White Pearl Crystal Shine) | ₱1,823,000 |
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 2024?
The fuel tank capacity of the Toyota Innova 2024 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 2024?
The dimensions of the Toyota Innova 2024 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 2024 with reserve sensors and a camera. You can see what is behind the car on the screen.
5. Is Innova 2024 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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