2023 Toyota Innova Zenix teased – seven-seat MPV to make use of TNGA platform; Indonesian debut subsequent month?

Toyota Indonesia has launched the primary teaser picture of the third-generation Innova, which can reportedly make its debut subsequent month. Reviews additionally recommend the all-new seven-seat MPV will likely be known as the Innova Zenix, though this might discuss with one of many trim ranges that will likely be provided within the nation.

At current, the second-generation Innova is called the Kijang Innova in Indonesia, however there’s additionally the next finish variant recognized merely because the Venturer (similar automotive however with differing styling and tools). As such, the third-generation mannequin may very properly be provided in common Innova and Zenix guises, though we’ll want to attend the debut to seek out out extra.

This multi-name strategy for fashions that share a number of similarities isn’t new for Toyota Indonesia, as the corporate sells each the Avanza and Veloz. The latter is taken into account the extra upmarket choice and was beforehand recognized by an extended identify (Avanza Veloz) in Indonesia earlier than being renamed to simply the Veloz – this mannequin has already gone on sale in Malaysia to switch the Avanza.

Getting again to what we’ll discuss with because the Innova Zenix for now, the teaser provides us an honest take a look at the entrance finish of the MPV, which options a big hexagonal-shaped grille flanked by comparatively slender headlamps. The decrease apron can also be reasonably distinctive with what seems to be outstanding air guides which can be linked by a skinny trim piece operating throughout the entrance bumper.

Earlier spyshots additionally level out what could possibly be horizontal LED daytime operating gentle strips in that house, which we are able to roughly see within the picture. The remainder of the MPV is shrouded in darkness however we must always anticipate a form that’s typically much like the outgoing Innova to suit three rows of seats.

No additional particulars can be found for now, though the massive information is the Innova will ditch its Hilux-based ladder body chassis in favour of the Toyota New International Structure (TNGA). It will probably see the change from a longitudinal-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive setup to a transversely-mounted engine and front-wheel drive, which is one thing that the Avanza and Veloz have already undergone when each adopted the Daihatsu New International Structure (DNGA).

Doing so ought to reap some advantages when it comes to inside house as there’s no want for a prop shaft to ship drive to the rear wheels. The TNGA platform can even deal with hybrid powertrains like with the Corolla Cross Hybrid and even full electrical just like the Lexus UX300e, and allows the fitment of the Toyota Sense suite of security and driver help programs. In fact, we’ll want to attend to seek out out precisely what will likely be made accessible in Indonesia.

Toyota Indonesia already has a TNGA-based MPV in its line-up known as the Voxy that competes in opposition to the Nissan Serena. Nonetheless, the Voxy is positioned as a extra premium providing, with pricing ranging from 579.5 million rupiah (RM176,104). By comparability, the present Kijang Innova is a extra mass-market providing there and begins from 369.6 million rupiah (RM112,314) – the Venturer occupies the next value bracket above the Kijang Innova, ranging from 494.4 million rupiah (RM150,239).