KUALA LUMPUR: We envy the Indonesian auto market a bit, especially now more than ever. Why? You ask. Well, first Toyota treated the market with the 2020 Fortuner facelift, followed by the introduction of the Fortuner TRD Sportivo facelift, and now it gets the 2021 Innova facelift. We hope Toyota Malaysia gets us the same updates soon. Putting the differences aside, let's now discuss what's on offer in the 2021 Innova facelift.

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2021 Innova variants

Toyota is offering the new Innova MPV in two fuel options - petrol and diesel. The former is offered in eight trim options - G Gasoline MT, G Gasoline AT, G Gasoline MT Luxury MT, G Gasoline Luxury AT, V Gasoline MT, V Gasoline AT, V Gasoline Luxury MT, and V Gasoline Luxury AT. The diesel option, on the other hand, is available in four trims - G Diesel MT, G Diesel AT, V Diesel MT, and V Diesel AT.

2021 Innova power plant

As mentioned above, the MPV is offered in petrol and diesel engine options. All the petrol variants are powered by a 1,998cc 1TR-FE 4-cylinder in-line, 16 valve DOHC with Dual VVT-i engine that makes a maximum power of 139 PS at 5,600 rpm and a peak torque of 183 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The transmission options include either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

All the four diesel models, on the other hand, are powered by a 2,393cc 2 GD FTV 4-cylinder in-line, 16 valve DOHC with VNT intercooler. It generates 149 PS of power at 3,400 rpm and 342 Nm of torque from 1,200 to 2,800 rpm. The transmission options remain the same as the petrol variants.

2021 Innova exterior and dimensions

The facelifted model dimensions remain the same as the previous-gen Innova. So, the new Innova measures 4,735 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width, and 1,795 mm in height. The wheelbase of 2,750 mm, also tallies the former model.

The Innova facelift displays a premium look and feel. Its key visual highlights include a trapezoidal grille with chrome and dark grey accents, LED projector units, black garnished hexagonal license plate, taillight with dark accents, 16-inch two-tone alloy wheels wrapped in 205/65 tyres.

Exterior colour finishes: Super White 2, Dark Gray Mica Metallic, Silver Metallic, Phantom Brown, and Attitude Black.

2021 Innova cabin

Few aspects of the facelifted Innova resemble the previous-gen model, take for instance the dashboard. An 8-inch head unit with device mirroring, radio, Bluetooth, USB and second-row captain seats are offered in G and G Luxury trims. The V and V Luxury trim, over and above it, benefit from smartphone connectivity and Miracast along with a centre console-mounted display for media playback.

Other cabin features include an integrated air purifier and ambient lighting.

2021 Innova safety kit

• Dual front and driver's knee airbag
• ISOFIX child seat anchors
• Hill start assist
• Stability control
• Anti-lock braking system
• Electronic brakeforce distribution

2021 Innova price

The Toyota Innova facelift price range goes from Harga 337,600 to 440,900 (approx RM 95,098 to 124,196).

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