Toyota Innova
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Manufacturer | Toyota Astra Motor |
Production | 2004—present |
Assembly | Indonesia |
Predecessor | Toyota Kijang / Revo |
Class | Medium MPV |
Body style(s) | 5-door MPV |
Platform | N-series |
Engine(s) | 2.0 & 2.7 liter gasoline (VVT-i), 2KD-FTV 2.5 liter Diesel (D4-D) |
Transmission(s) | Manual and Automatic |
Wheelbase | 2750 mm (108.3 in) |
Length | 4555 mm (179.3 in) |
Width | 1770 mm (69.7 in) |
Height | 1750 mm (68.9 in) |
Curb weight | 2240 kg (4938 lb) |
Related | Toyota Fortuner Toyota Hilux Vigo Toyota Kijang Innova |
The Toyota Innova is an Indonesian designed medium MPV i.e. being less than 4,600 mm (181.1 in) in length as per the European system of size classification, produced in Indonesia under supervision by Toyota Astra Motor since 2003. As with Toyota Kijang, which it replaced, the Toyota Innova is produced and first marketed in 2003 in Indonesia. Toyota Innova is part of Toyota's IMV program together with Hilux Vigo pickup truck and Fortuner PPV. The official name in Indonesia is Toyota Kijang Innova, while for other countries is just Innova.
Powering the Innova is either 2.0 liter 136 hp (101 kW) 1TR-FE VVT-i, 2.7 liter 2TR-FE VVT-i gasoline, or 2.5 liter 102 hp (76 kW) 2KD-FTV D4-D common rail variable geometry turbocharger Diesel engine. Trim levels are J, E, G, and V. The 2.7 liter is only for V with automatic transmission.It features a live rear axle and it is of front engined rear wheel drive configuration. Newly added V variant adds ABS, leather seats and captain chairs.
The Innova is also sold in India (replacing Toyota Qualis), Malaysia (replacing Toyota Unser), the Philippines (replacing Toyota Revo), Taiwan, and Thailand. Unlike some of the Innova's competition, such as the TATA Sumo Grande and the Chevrolet Tavera, the Innova looks more like a minivan — in fact, its styling can be said to be similar to Toyota's other MPV offerings, namely the USDM Toyota Sienna and the Toyota Previa. In addition the Innova was designed to be affordable and not expensive as the other MPVs in India. The Toyota Innova is also available in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Vietnam.
The Innova is the Philippines' best selling vehicle, surpassing its rivals Mitsubishi Adventure and Isuzu Highlander in total sales having 10,544 units sold. Having variants of J, the base model, G & E, the middle level ,and V, the high end model. It is the perennal choice of families, businessmen, and even used as taxicab by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport's coupon taxi companies.
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[edit] Engine
It has new engine, different from the older Kijang gasoline engine. Unfortunately, the new engine gives more power (2000 cc) but a liter of petrol (1 liter = 1000 ml) only fit for 7-8 kilometres (1 miles = 1.6 kilometres, 1 kilometres = 1000 metres).
[edit] Editions
[edit] E
E version is the most basic edition of Innova. It has manual keys (no remote control), no rear wiper, no foglamps. It only has standard tape (cassete with manual tuner), and only have 2 speakers (on the front only). It's the cheapest, and sold around 180 million rupiahs (about 20000 dollars)
[edit] External links
- Official Toyota Innova page (Indonesia)
- Innova Community (Indonesia)
- Official Toyota Innova page (India)
- All Variants of Toyota Innova
- Toyota Innova India in detail at Carazoo.com
- Official Toyota Innova page (Taiwan)
- Official Toyota Innova page (Malaysia)
- Official Toyota Innova page (Thailand)
- Official Toyota Innova page (Philippines)
- Toyota Innova Modified Designer Car by DC Design - Infibeam.com