Toyota Innova rolled out into the Indian car market in 2005. When it came to India in 2005, the car had set new benchmarks in the MUV (multi-utility vehicle) segment. Since then it is admired and appreciated for its fantastic ride quality, luxurious and versatile interiors, spacious cabin, superior performance, and class-leading safety features. After rejoicing the success of its Toyota Innova in India for about three years, Toyota introduced the New Toyota Innova. It is redesigned to be more dynamic and stylish. With minor but significant additions in the car's exterior as well as the interior, Innova hopes to set new standards in the market. Take on any adventurous ride, the Innova will now have a tougher competition with other MUVs like Chevrolet Tavera, Tata Sumo Grande, and Mahindra Xylo.

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Toyota Innova Engine: The Toyota Innova is the current top dog in the MUV segment. New Toyota Innova is available with two engine options - The 2.0 litre 4-cylinder fuel injected petrol engine, featuring the VVT-i technology & the more popular engine option - the 2.5 litres 4 cylinder turbocharged common rail direct injection diesel. Both mated to 5-speed manual transmission and the 16-valve Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) engines are liquid cooled. The 2.5 litre common rail diesel produces 102bhp and 20.3kgm of torque. It responds well to the throttle and the relatively light weight means the Innova is one of the quickest people movers around. Both the 16-valve Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) engines are liquid cooled.

Toyota Innova Exteriors: The New Toyota Innova has got little changes compared to the previous models. Toyota has combined its wisdom, technical expertise, undying vision, and age-old experience to create the New Innova with a dynamic style. The exterior of the car is personified with a new bumper, stylish grille, electrical outside rear view mirror, and a redesigned rear end accentuated with impressive taillights. Stylish alloy wheels are also adds extra charm to the car's exterior.

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Toyota Innova Ride and Handling: The Toyota Innova has got the best ride and handling compromise and is by far the best in its segment. The direct steering and car like stance with minimal body roll means that this is one minivan that you can push it through corners with much more confidence than others. The low speed ride is a bit stiff, even then it isn’t really bad and it gets better as the speeds increase. The Toyota Innova engine is vibration free, but it is noisy. It’s not really intrusive but if you compare it to the Sumo Grande then it decidedly feels noisier. The efficient rear suspension layout is well-suited to the Indian roads as it soaks imperfections on highways and bumps in the city roads. Overall, the general ambience inside is good barring a little noise from the engine in my opinion.

Toyota Innova Safety Features: The Toyota Innova makes no compromise on safety. This is why it comes packed with a host of safety features including the Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) body, ABS Technology, airbags, load sensing proportion valve, collapsible steering column, child protector locks and high rigidity frame. It also has the parking sensors fitted in the rear bumpers to ease the pain of car parking.

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Toyota Innova Fuel Efficiency: The  Toyota Innova 2.0L I-4 Petrol Version gives a mileage of 8 kmpl in city and around 13 kmpl on Highway, Whereas the 2.5L I-4 Diesel gives a fuel economy of  11 kmpl in city and  15 kmpl on Highway which is decent.

Toyota Innova Models: The Toyota Innova is available in many variants as the customer can choose the most ideal model required and the Engine is available in 2.0 L and 2.5 L in both Petrol and Diesel. The models are as follows:
Toyota Innova Petrol Versions

• Toyota Innova 2.0 G1 (Gasoline) 8-Str 
• Toyota Innova 2.0 G1M (Gasoline) 8-Str 
• Toyota Innova 2.0 G4 (Gasoline) 8-Str 
• Toyota Innova 2.0 G4M (Gasoline) 8-Str 
• Toyota Innova 2.0 V (Gasoline) 8-Str
• Toyota Innova 2.0 VM (Gasoline) 8-Str

 Toyota Innova Diesel Versions

• Toyota Innova 2.5 EV (Diesel) MS 8/7-Str 
• Toyota Innova 2.5 EV (Diesel) PS 8/7-Str 
• Toyota Innova 2.5 G1 (Diesel) 8-Str 
• Toyota Innova 2.5 G1M (Diesel) 8-Str
• Toyota Innova 2.5 GX (Diesel) 7-Str 
• Toyota Innova 2.5 GX (Diesel) 8-Str 
• Toyota Innova 2.5 V (Diesel) 7/8-Str
• Toyota Innova 2.5 VM (Diesel) 7/8-Str

Toyota Innova Interiors

Toyota Innova Interiors: Step into the Toyota Innova cabin and onto the driver’s seat and you can’t help but compare it to a car. It feels like a big sedan. The dashboard is well designed and all the switches are of superior quality. The two tone beige helps to lighten up the cabin. The driver’s seat is comfortable and you get a good view of the road ahead. The light controls make you forget that you are actually driving a van and not a car. Only the long gearshift gives away its MUV roots which by the way are precise and a joy to use. The wooden-finish in the interior further accentuates the ambience of the car. The interior space is good. The front seats and the middle offer good legroom. The last row is also comfy but can seat only two at best. The seats are supportive and comfortable over long journeys. Air conditioner cooling is great throughout as all the rows get dedicated vents. Boot space even with all the seats in place is good and if the need arises, the last row neatly folds out of the way to liberate more space. But it isn’t removable like in the Sumo Grande. The high-end variants of the Toyota Innova are beautified with multi-function display, automatic air-conditioner, steering mounted multi-function controls, and advanced car audio system. The state-of-art audio system equipped in the car is the 1 CD with MP3 support.

Toyota Innova Ex-Showroom Price Tag: The Basic Model of Toyota Innova is priced around 7.7 lakhs (Ex Showroom) and the most advanced model is priced more than 11 lakhs.

Toyota Innova Colors: The Toyota Innova is available in 7 different Colors including Light Blue Metallic, Silver Mica Metallic, Grey Mica Metallic, Champagne Mica Metallic, Dark Red Mica Metallic, White and Super White in Indian market.

Toyota Innova Features: The Toyota Innova comes with several superb features like Air Conditioner, Power Doors Locks, Body Color Bumper, Rear Defogger, Electrically-adjustable Outside Mirrors, Tubeless Tyres, Cube Holder, Leather-wrapped Steering & Gear Knob, Tinted Window Glass, Power Window, Power Steering, Roof Antenna, and Wheel Covers in Indian market.

Toyota Innova Maintenance Cost: The maintenance cost of the Toyota Innova is inexpensive. You may need to pay out some little bit of bugs on common services like general service, Oil change, etc. The Company guarantees you the quality of the car. You need not be bothered about the spare parts of the Toyota Innova because The Company supplies spare parts all around the country. You need to spend less than 10 thousand per year for general services.

Our Verdict: The Toyota Innova sets the benchmark in its class. Close your eyes and buy if you don't mind the looks and have space to park it. The Toyota Innova has a nice Ride and handling, Peppy performance from petrol and diesel engines, Class-leading build and Interiors but I felt that the car is expensive and rearward visibility is poor. Also the Vehicle is a bit too big to thread through traffic too and to specify the Petrol Model, though refined, it is pretty thirsty.

Toyota Innova Competitors: The Toyota Innova is considered as the big competitor against the SUV’s like Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra Xylo, Tata Aria, Tata Safari, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Avanza and Chevrolet Tavera in domestic market.

Compare Toyota Innova With Other Models:

Toyota Innova vs Mahindra Scorpio:  Mahindra Scorpio looks better than Innova, when it comes to interior features Toyota Innova dominates Mahindra Scorpio. Toyota Innova gives adequate room for all the occupants and much better than Mahindra Scorpio. When it comes to price both are very similar. Compare Toyota Innova and Mahindra Scorpio on technical basis, price, specifications, mileage, and technical data.

Toyota Innova vs Mahindra Xylo: Mahindra Xylo has more powerful engine than Toyota Innova, and it is very cheap and generates excellent mileage compare to Toyota Innova. Compare Toyota Innova and Mahindra Xylo on technical basis, features, specifications, mileage, price and technical data.

Toyota Innova vs Tata Aria: Tata Aria is costlier than Toyota Innova but when it comes to pulling power, ride and handling it dominates Toyota Innova. Compare Toyota Innova and Tata Aria on the basis of technical data, features and price.

Toyota Innova vs Tata Safari: The price tag of Toyota Innova and Tata Safari has not much difference, both are very similar. Toyota Innova looks very big compare to Tata Safari and has very excellent exterior design but it is very difficult to drive in traffics. Compare Toyota Innova and Tata Safari on the basis of technical data, features and price.

Toyota Innova vs Chevrolet Tavera: Toyota Innova is costlier vehicle compare to Chevrolet Tavera but looks better. Chevrolet Tavera is available in 7, 8 and 10-seaters in India but Toyota Innova provides enormous leg and head room for all occupants including driver with decent mileage. Compare Toyota Innova and Chevrolet Tavera on the basis of technical data, features and price.

Toyota Innova Dealers in India

Toyota Innova Dealers in Delhi

Galaxy toyota - New Delhi
Address: 69/1A, Najafgarh Road,Moti Nagar Crossing
Phone: 91-11-4187-7777

Uttam toyota - New Delhi
Address: 95, F I E, Patparganj, Industrial Area
Phone: 91-11-2214-9696

Toyota Innova Dealer in Mumbai -

lakozy toyota - Mumbai
Address: 504, Link Road,Chicholi Bunder,Malad (West)
Phone: 91-22-6781-7777/ 7744  

Millennium toyota- Mumbai
Address: Arpanna Motors P. Ltd., 'SREE KEDARNATH',Opp. Gokul Anand Hotel Overipada,Western Express Highway, Dahisar - East
Phone: 91-22-28920101-09
   
shinrai toyota-Mumbai
Address: 35, Dr. E Moses Road,Worli Naka
Phone: 91-22-6613-1500

Toyota Innova Dealer in Chennai

lanson toyota - Chennai
Address: LANSON CARS Pvt Ltd,Survey no: 57 / 3 A 1 200 Feet M.M.R.D,(THORAIPAKKAM PALLAVARAM ROAD), PALLIKARANAI
Phone: 91-44-6630-6700

lanson toyota - Chennai
Address: 34, Ponnamallee High Road,Koyambedu
Phone: 91-44-6650-200

lanson toyota - Chennai
Address: Lanson Cars Pvt Ltd,No 5, Cenotaph Road,Teynampett
Phone: 91-44-65716762-64

Toyota Innova Dealer in Hyderabad 

dobro toyota - Hyderabad
Address: B-4, I D A,Uppal
Phone: 91-40-6678-1414
   
harsha toyota - Hyderabad
Address: D No 2-40/5,Kothaguda,Near Hi-Tech City
Phone: 91-40-2311-3555