Q 2.0 Hybrid CVT and the V 2.0 CVT. The Q Hybrid is priced at Php 1,953,000 while the entry-level V trim retails at Php 1,670,000.
Size-wise, the Zenix is 4,755mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,790mm tall.
Under the hood of the top-spec Zenix is a 2.0-liter gasoline engine paired with a motor generator. Alone, the combustion engine can make up to 149 horsepower and 188 Nm of torque. Paired with the hybrid component, it has a total system output of 183 horsepower. The V variant meanwhile, uses a gasoline-only 2.0-liter mill producing 171 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque. Both trims use a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Locally, the Toyota Zenix competes against the Geely Okavango, Maxus G50, GAC GN6, Hyundai Staria, etc.
Launch
The Toyota Zenix was initially launched in the Philippine market on June 2023. At launch, it gets two trims, the Q Hybrid and the V. Prices for those variants are set at Php 1,953,000 and Php 1,670,000 respectively.
Exterior
Visually, the Zenix bears the same silhouette as the Toyota Innova. It does, however, get a more modern look thanks to an angular front fascia and a flatter-looking rear end.
Exterior equipment available on the Zenix includes LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, a pair of power-folding side mirrors, a power tailgate, etc. The top-spec model then rides on a set of 18-inch alloy wheels.
Interior
For the front cabin, this Toyota MPV is kitted out with an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, a push-to-start button, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and a digital gauge cluster.
Present on the second row for (V Hybrid) are captain seats with a power ottoman and power reclining function. The third row comes with a 50:50 split-folding function as well.
All occupants are kept cool by automatic climate control with rear vents. Both trims get leather seat covers, and ambient lighting, among other bits.
Tech and Safety
Handling the entertainment needs of the Zenix’s occupants is a 10.1-inch touchscreen head unit paired with a six-piece speaker system. The said touchscreen has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
For safety, the top-spec Zenix gets a total of six airbags, while the V trim gets dual front airbags. Both come standard with anti-lock braking, stability control, and hill-start assist. Only the hybrid version is kitted out with driver-assistive features. This includes a pre-collision system, auto high beams, lane tracing, lane departure alert, an around-view monitor, and dynamic radar cruise control. The entry-level V does get a back-up camera, while all trims come standard with parking sensors.
Chassis
The Zenix shares the same ladder-frame chassis as the Toyota Innova. For suspensions, this MPV uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a Torsion beam type for its rear. Braking is then handled by discs for all four wheels.
Engine
The top-spec Zenix uses a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with a motor generator. On its own, the combustion engine can make up to 149 horsepower and 188 Nm of torque. Paired with the hybrid component, it has a total system output of 183 horsepower.
The lower-spec V variant meanwhile exclusively uses a 2.0-liter mill producing 171 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque.
Both trims use a continuously variable transmission (CVT).