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Toyota Innova launched in India: updates, upgrades, generation changes, engines


With the global launch of the new Innova Hycross just recently, let’s take a walk down the memory lane with the Innova to see how it all started.

Published on November 4, 2022 05:34:00 PM

Innova is ToyotaA bold move to replace the best-selling Qualis MUV back in 2005. This was a time when car manufacturers in India didn’t replace their models as often as in the international market, where a brand new car will replace its predecessor. many years.

When Toyota introduced the Innova in India, it was not a leap generation but a full two generation leap over the Qualis, which was sold in India in 2000. The Qualis sold here is the Kijang MUV. The third generation and the Innova replacing it is the fifth generation of the same vehicle, which means Toyota has omitted the fourth generation Kijang MUV for India.

Back in June 2004, Autocar India was the first publication to get an image of the Innova, the car that saw the light of day in September 2004 at a car show in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is based on the newly born IMV (Innovative Multipurpose Vehicle) platform, which has also produced models such as Fortuner and Hilux same era. The new Innova was introduced in India in early 2005, just about six months after its global launch.

The Innova made its debut in India in 2005 in a fifth generation guise as a successor to the Qualis MPV.

Toyota Innova (first generation): Focus on practicality

The styling of the first generation Innova is completely different from that of the Qualis in India. It has typical MPV styling, focusing more on practicality than on rugged visuals. While the 2005 Innova’s styling isn’t exactly radical, its design is clearly not expensive.It took styling cues from the Corolla, Previa and other models of that era from the brand, making it look unmistakably a Toyota when viewed from all angles. The Innova’s unibody design with a short bonnet maximizes cabin space and its 2,750mm wheelbase is 250mm taller than its Indian predecessor, the Qualis.

The first generation Innova received a major styling update in 2011 as a mid-life facelift

Like the exterior, the interior of the Innova is also a complete makeover, similar to the Corolla and equipped with more features, lighter shades and imitation wood on the higher variants. All three rows have adequate legroom and forward-facing seats, and for the first time, India is seeing a captain’s seat for the second row in a vehicle priced at under Rs 15 lakh. In its first year, the Innova surpassed the sales mark of 36,000 units and has seen nothing but a steady increase since then.

The interior of the Innova was one of the more upscale in the cars of the time.

Update for the first generation model

  • 2005 – First generation Innova goes on sale in India
  • 2009 – Updated gentle exterior styling. No other changes
  • 2011 – BS4 engines are introduced. Innova diesel with continuous cooler
  • 2012 – Introduced an upgrade with square headlights
  • 2014 – Updated styling with a much larger grille

Toyota Innova Crysta (second generation): Topping the luxury rankings

Completely new Toyota Innova Crysta made it in india debut at Auto Expo 2016 in Delhi. It Sold in May 2016 and has significantly increased the price compared to the outgoing model. Engine options on the Innova Crysta include two diesel and gasoline engines. The 2.4-liter diesel is only available with a manual transmission, and the 2.8-liter diesel is only available with a 6-speed automatic transmission. On the other hand, the petrol Innova Crysta has both gearbox options.

Innova Crysta is a big step forward in terms of price and positioning

Taking power from its successful predecessor, the new Innova Crysta has managed toArner sold more than 7,000 homes in its first month, and by February 2020, it had found more than 2.7 million homes. The pre-facelift Innova Crysta also spawned a Touring Sport variant shortly.

Although built on the same foundation as its predecessor, the Innova Crysta has a more premium design and is longer and wider. It also has a better equipped cabin, with an all-new instrument panel that features more trim and an expanded feature list. With the Innova Crysta, Toyota has enhanced the luxury brand by including features such as power adjustment for the front seats, leather upholstery and works.

Update for the second generation model

January 2020: BS6 . emission upgrade

Like almost every other car in India, the Innova Crysta has also undergone a major BS6 emissions upgrade. The 2.8-liter diesel engine has been dropped, and Toyota has introduced a six-speed automatic transmission over the 2.4-liter diesel, which was previously only available with a manual transmission.

November 2020: Innovating mid-range life

The Mid-cycle update for Innova Crysta saw minimal changes, which were limited to new designs for the grille and alloy wheels, and the addition of features like front parking sensors. Innova Crysta continues in the same avatar, however, Toyota is currently Reservations are not accepted for the diesel version.

The current Innova was last updated with a mid-life facelift in 2020.

All-new Toyota Innova Hycross on anvil

As we reported earlier, Innova next generation will launch globally on November 21 of this year, followed by India launch on November 25. It will be a brand new car from the ground up, unlike the Innova Crysta which is welded to the IMV architecture.

This is the first official teaser of the new Innova Hycross that Toyota released a few days ago.

Expected to be called the Innova Hycross, the new MPV will sit on a monolithic platform with a front-wheel drive architecture, as opposed to the previous two generations of the Innova that came with an RWD ladder frame setup. Changes under the hood are also expected, with the new Innova Hycross ditching the diesel engine in favor of a powerful hybrid petrol engine. Furthermore, there will be a Maruti version too, read more about that here.

What makes Toyota Innova successful in India?

The Innova is built on the same IMV platform as the Toyota Hilux, considered the toughest car in the world. As a result, it can handle anything the rough Indian roads can throw at it, without any signs of wear. This sturdy, built-to-last nature, where the car still feels bolted together after 3,00,000 km, has made it the darling of the industry, including fleet operators. car. Many say they built their lives around the reliability and robust nature of this vehicle. For private users, the Innova has been a proven travel companion not only for city commutes but also for long-distance trips, thanks to its extremely comfortable ride and practical nature. it. The upcoming Innova Hycross then has a lot to prove and continues the legacy of its predecessors.

Also see:

Video review Toyota Innova Crysta India 2016

Video review of Toyota Innova Crysta 2.4 diesel AT 2020

Review, test drive Toyota Innova Crysta 2.4D AT 2020

Review Innova 2011 facelift and test drive

Toyota Innova – A decade of domination

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