The Innova is an elegant and urbane three-row seating multi passenger vehicle (MPV) cum sedan. Also called a Multi Utility Vehicle (MUV), the Innova comes with some exemplary and stylish looking external features like sporty design and curves, aerodynamically shaped exteriors, three dimensional fronts, panoramic windows, and semi concealed wipers.
Furthermore, the Innova comes with superior multi reflector headlamps, powerful fog lamps, greater road clearance, and three dimensional grills. Moreover safety features like SRS air bags, Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) body built to Toyota's internal specifications and Load Sensing Proportional Valve (LSPV) lend an additional dimension of safety and security to the driver and occupants in the event of an accident or collision.
The Innova is available in three grades namely E, G and V, which are available in 2.0 litre petrol and 2.5 litre diesel versions. The 16V DOHC 2.5 litre diesel engine incorporates the latest direct injection common rail technology for superior performance and exceptional fuel efficiency. This engine is capable of delivering an amazing 102 PS of power at 3600 rpm and a torque of 1400 kg-m at 3400 rpm.
The 16 V DOHC 2.0 litre petrol version comprises of advanced VVT-i technology developed in-house at Toyota. This technology makes cars more efficient, thereby delivering enhanced efficiency, greater fuel economy, and minimizing emissions. This engine is capable of delivering an amazing 136 Ps of power at 5600 rpm and 18.6 kg-m of torque at 4000 rpm.
Additionally, the Innova features coil spring double wishbone suspension and 4-rear link suspension for enhanced riding comfort. Large 38.1 cm wide tread wheels present the car with a trendy and a modern frontward stance. The Innova also features a host of safety features to improve the security of the driver and occupants in the car. These include GOA body, SRS bags, large disc brakes, side door impact beams, rear window defogger, theft deterrent systems, and child protector locks.
The vehicle has five different variants namely the Innova E grade Diesel 7 and 8 seater, Innova G1 8 seater in petrol and diesel versions, the G4 in 8 seater petrol version along with the 7 and 8 seater diesel version, and the V grade in 8 seater petrol and 8 and 7 seater diesel versions.
This grade is available as 7 and 8 seater petrol variant as well as 7 seater and 8 seater diesel variants. The tank capacity and fuel efficiency of the petrol and diesel versions is comparable to other siblings.
While both diesel and petrol engines utilise 16 V DOHC technology, the V grade variants score over other siblings for their premium additional features such as alloy wheels, front fog lamps, chrome electrical operated rear view mirrors, passenger side sun visor with vanity mirror, wooden panel, high fabric seat material, and rear window defoggers. These variants come with standard dual manual air conditioning also.
Along with standard safety features like GOA body, power door locks, and child-safety locks, these variants also feature wireless door locks, seatbelt warnings and SRS airbags for driver and passenger. Also included is 2 DIN AM/F radio, 1 CD player, with MP3 audio system. Choose from five brilliant colours silver metallic, beige mica metallic, dark red mica metallic, light green mica metallic, and black mica. All variants except E grade are fitted with power steering. All variants have manual tilt steering column also.