The new-generation Toyota Innova will be bigger, lighter, luxurious, powerful, more fuel-efficient and at the same time even effortless to drive. This is because it will be getting an automatic transmission as well. The new-generation Toyota Innova will be powered by a 2.4-litre diesel engine that will be producing about 125bhp of power and will be mated to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Toyota has ensured it is offering both the transmissions this time. This new engine is more powerful and fuel-efficient.
The Toyota Innova has been built on a new platform, which is lighter than the current one making it quicker and more efficient too. The Innova will come with a lot more goodies and it will be a lot more luxurious too. The Innova will continue to be a seven-seater and it will be priced at about Rs 17-20 lakhs (ex-showroom). This will make it a good option to pick for those who are looking for luxurious SUVs. The currently sold Innova will be rebadged as Innova Cross and it will be replacing the currently sold Innova.
The Toyota brand is looking at enhancing its reach in the Indian car market with its new range of UVs and the Innova will the one that the Japanese brand is relying on. The Innova Cross, Innova and the Fortuner will be the three new products that shall be offered at the price of more than Rs 14 lakhs. There are more UVs and sedans planned too, but these will be amongst the first to enter.