Toyota Indonesia dropped the primary teaser for the all-new third-generation Innova that may debut in November. The mannequin will retain the three-row minivan silhouette however this time will probably be based mostly on the TNGA structure as a substitute of its predecessor’s ladder-frame underpinnings that had been shared with the Hilux pickup.
The teaser reveals the entrance finish of the Innova exhibiting a brand new hexagon grille, sharper headlights, taller bumper intakes, and what seems to be a skid plate. Not a lot of the facet view is seen, however the entrance fenders are extra sculpted than earlier than. General, the brand new Innova seems to be much more rugged than the outgoing mannequin, due to the SUV-style stance.
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Moreover the design overhaul, the large information is that the brand new Innova will journey on the TNGA-C structure that’s underpinning an array of fashions together with the Corolla. The FWD platform will probably be stretched to adjust to the three-row minivan standing of the Innova which is predicted to measure round 4.7 m (185 inches) lengthy.
The unibody construction may also convey a number of advantages in comparison with its predecessor’s ladder-frame RWD underpinnings, together with improved driving dynamics, fashionable security tech, and further room contained in the cabin because of the lack of a transmission tunnel and the transverse placement of the engine (as a substitute of longitudinal). Talking of powertrains, Toyota hasn’t revealed a lot however we count on the brand new Innova to be supplied with petrol and hybrid engines, dropping the truck-sourced diesel choice.
The brand new mannequin is rumored to undertake the Innova Zenix nameplate in Indonesia and the Innova Hycross title in India. As reported by Autocar India, the brand new Toyota Innova may also be rebadged by Maruti Suzuki, that includes barely completely different styling cues. The same change occurred just lately with the Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota City Cruiser Hyryder SUV twins.