After teasing its front-end, its hybrid powertrain, and its interior, it was finally launched globally in Indonesia. The 6 to 8-seater MPV (variant depending) features an entirely new product philosophy. For one, the rear-wheel drive, body-one-frame construction has been chucked for a unibody (monocoque) construction. Then, Toyota has adopted the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-C) platform. Shared with the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross and even the Lexus UX, it now means that the Innova has switched over to front-wheel drive.
Dimensionally, the all-new Innova is slightly longer (4,755 mm) and wider (1,850 mm) than the current Innova, but is as tall (1,795 mm). Its wheelbase is a generous 2,850 mm, while its ground clearance is a manageable 185 mm.
Under the hood, the Innova adopts a 2.0-liter Dynamic Force gasoline engine (M20A-FXS). Featuring both port- and direct injection, it’s available in both electrified and non-electrified forms. In pure combustion form, it makes 174 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 205 Nm of torque from 4,500 to 4,900 rpm. Opting for the hybrid pushes the outputs to 186 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, while torque is 187 Nm of torque with an additional 206 Nm of torque provided by the electric motor. Mated to an e-CVT gearbox (there’s no manual), it makes for a 50 percent improvement in both fuel mileage and CO2 emissions compared to the current model thanks to a nickel–metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery stored beneath the front seats.
Toyota says the all-new Innova takes on more muscular (SUV-like) approach to its styling. This is seen in its upright grille, blacked out fender flares, and 16 to 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, it remains a well-thought of MPV. Its longer wheelbase and front-wheel drive architecture frees up more space, while features include a dashboard-mounted gear selector and a large 10-inch tablet-style infotainment system with USB Type C ports and a wireless device charger.
The Innova available in three trim levels: G, V, and Q. The higher-end ones boast of an electrically-adjustable large sofa-style seating for the second row complete with extendable footrests and a rear entertainment system, LED mood lighting, dual zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and even a voice-activated power tailgate. Higher grade variants also get Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 which offers an array of advanced driver assist technology such as pre-collision automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automatic high beam. This is on top of anywhere between two to six airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree camera, and blind spot indicators.
For the Indonesian market, the all-new Innova bows in starting at IDR 458 million (P 1.671 million) and tops out at IDR 611 million (P 2.23 million) for the top-of-the-line Innova Hybrid Q CVT equipped with the Modellista body kit.
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2023 Toyota Innova General Specifications
- Overall Length: 4,755 mm
- Overall Width: 1,850 mm
- Overall Height: 1,795 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,850 mm
- Ground Clearance: 185 mm
- Front Tread: 1,560 mm
- Rear Tread: 1,580 mm
- Engine: M20A-FXS 16-valve 4-cylinder, DOHC, Dual VVT-i
- Displacement: 1,987 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 80.5 x 97.6 mm
- Compression Ratio: 14.0:1
- Fuel System: Direct Injection + Port Injection (D-4S)
- Fuel Tank: 52 liters
- Maximum Output: 186 horsepower (combined) / 152 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm (engine)
- Maximum Output of Electric Motor: 113 horsepower
- Maximum Torque: 187 Nm @ 4,400-5,200 rpm
- Maximum Torque of Electric Motor: 206 Nm
- Drivetrain: 2WD, FF
- Transmission: e-CVT
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut w/ Stabilizer
- Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam Axle w/ Stabilizer
- Front Brakes: Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes: Solid Disc
- Parking Brake: Electric Parking Brake w/ Auto Hold
- Tires and Wheels: 205/65R16, 215/60R17, 225/50R18
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