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Toyota Innova

The Toyota Innova is a series of multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Toyota since 2004, mainly sold with three-row seating. The Innova is the replacement for the station wagon versions of the Toyota Kijang (internally known as the Toyota Utility Vehicle), which was also marketed under different names such as Tamaraw FX/Revo, Unser, Zace and Condor. Like the outgoing Kijang, the first two generations (2004–2022) of the Innova are rear-wheel-drive vehicles built on the body-on-frame chassis shared with the Hilux pickup truck and the Fortuner SUV under the IMV project, instead of the unibody construction commonly used by MPVs of its era. The chassis was adopted for its perceived strength and durability, attributes particularly valued by customers in Indonesia. The third-generation model introduced in 2022 switched to front-wheel-drive layout, using the GA-C platform with a unibody chassis. The change was made to make use of the hybrid powertrain (which the IMV platform cannot utilise), and to provide the comfort and efficiency benefits of the front-wheel-drive layout. The Innova first entered production in Indonesia in September 2004 and has been manufactured in other emerging countries such as India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. The Innova has also been marketed in Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, GCC countries, Ecuador, Egypt, Jamaica and Argentina. The name Innova comes from the English word "innovate". Its official name in Indonesia is Toyota Kijang Innova, while for other countries it is simply called "Innova". For the second generation, it is known as Toyota Innova Crysta in India and Thailand. For the third generation, it received another moniker in Indonesia as the Toyota Kijang Innova Zenix (Toyota Innova Zenix in overseas markets or simply Toyota Zenix in the Philippines) and in India as the Toyota Innova HyCross along with its rebadged version Maruti Suzuki Invicto.

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Predecessor: Toyota Kijang

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First generation (AN40; 2004)

In September 2004, Toyota debuted the first-generation Innova (designated AN40 series) in Indonesia. It followed the 2003 introduction of the Avanza, the replacement for low-spec versions of the Kijang. Badged as the Kijang Innova, the first-generation Innova in Indonesia was marketed as the fifth-generation Kijang to maintain the lineage with the fourth-generation model. It also had a more upmarket positioning than the latter. Development started in 1999 and was led by Kaoru Hosokawa, the chief engineer and product planning leader of Toyota Commercial Vehicle Development Centre. Targeted annual production in Indonesia was 80,000 units, including 10,000 units for export. Compared to the long-wheelbase fourth-generation Kijang wagon, the Innova was made 30 mm (1.2 in) longer and 100 mm (3.9 in) wider, while gaining more rounded MPV proportions. Its wheelbase also grew by 100 mm (3.9 in). Unlike its predecessor, the Innova could be equipped with modern safety features such as ABS and airbags, as it was designed as a more globally oriented model. Other new technologies incorporated into the Innova include throttle-by-wire and variable valve timing. It adopted independent double wishbone front suspension with coil springs and stabiliser bar and a four-link solid axle rear suspension with a lateral rod. Depending on the market and grade level, the Innova could be configured as a two-row five-seater vehicle (such as in Taiwan), or a three-row vehicle with either eight seats or a more upscale seven-seat layout with captain seats for the second row. Updates. ==== 2008 ==== The facelifted Innova debuted on 26 August 2008 in Indonesia. It featured a redesigned front and rear bumper, front grille, and rear taillights. It was also launched in the Philippines in November 2008 and in

Second generation (AN140; 2015)

The second-generation Innova, designated AN140 series, was launched in November 2015 in Indonesia. Its introduction followed the other vehicles from the IMV family, the Hilux and the Fortuner, which received newer generations in May and July respectively. The second-generation Innova featured an improved platform and newer diesel engines, with development led by executive chief engineer Hiroki Nakajima. According to Nakajima, the second-generation Innova aimed to be a "crossover MPV", in the sense of combining the essence of an MPV with the "tough, emotional elements" of an SUV. It is 150 mm (5.9 in) longer, 55 mm (2.2 in) wider, 35 mm (1.4 in) taller, and around 210–290 kg (460–640 lb) heavier than its predecessor. In the interior, it gains larger headroom for the first and third row occupants, and the seating distance between occupants is increased by 19 mm (0.7 in). According to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) director of production engineering Nandi Julianto, the second-generation Innova shares "only 5% of its components with the outgoing model, which is, apparently, a few bolts and screws". While keeping the same wheelbase as the previous generation, the Innova rides on a revised body-on-frame chassis that has been tweaked with a thicker side rail to offer better strength and structural rigidity. The second-generation Innova retains its double wishbone suspension with coil springs and stabiliser up front and a four-link with coil spring and lateral rod suspension at the rear. The low-end variants rode on 16-inch alloy wheels, while the top-end variant received 17-inch alloy wheels. It could be optioned with seven airbags, stability control, and hill-start assist. The second-generation Innova is fully manufactured in Indonesia and India, and also assemb

Third generation (AG10; 2022)

The third-generation Innova, designated with the codename AG10, was launched in Indonesia on 21 November 2022 as the Kijang Innova Zenix, and in India on 25 November 2022 as the Innova HyCross. It was later rolled out to other Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia on 21 June 2023, Thailand on 19 July 2023 as the Innova Zenix, the Philippines as the Zenix on 22 June 2023, and Vietnam from October 2023 as the Innova Cross. Built on the unibody, front-wheel-drive-based GA-C platform, it is powered by two engine options: the 2.0-litre M20A-FKS petrol and the 2.0-litre M20A-FXS petrol hybrid. Manual transmission and diesel engine options are no longer offered for this generation. Development of the third-generation Innova was led by chief engineer Hideki Mizuma, who is also the chief engineer for the second, third, and fourth-generation Noah/Voxy, as well as the Sienna and Estima/Previa. The industrial design right was attributed to Toyota Auto Body, Toyota's subsidiary that develops and produces minivan models in Japan. The design concept of the third-generation Innova was described as an "Innovative Multipurpose Crossover". Similar to the second generation, the concept combines the design elements of a crossover SUV with the interior space and practicality of an MPV. Toyota shifted the A-pillars further back, while the D-pillars were tilted forward to avoid an orthodox van-like design. The track width is kept narrow to minimise the turning radius, positively affecting manoeuvrability. With the use of the flat-floor variation of the GA-C platform shared with the fourth-generation Noah/Voxy, the third-generation Innova is lighter by 170 kg (375 lb) than its predecessor. The wheelbase was also lengthened by 100 mm (3.9 in). Cabin length increased by 56 mm (2.2 in) over

Sales

In 2023, the Innova became Indonesia's best-selling car for the first time in 18 years. † Including the outgoing Kijang

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Specifications

name

Toyota Innova

Manufacturer

Toyota

aka

Toyota Kijang Innova (Indonesia), Suzuki Invicto (India, 2023–present)

Production

September 2004 – present

Class

Compact MPV (2004–2015), Mid-size MPV (2015–present)

Body style

5-door wagon

Layout

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (2004–present), Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (2022–present)

Predecessor

Toyota Kijang (F80), Toyota Qualis (India)

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1402888CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_InnovaCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375366247 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Toyota_Innova_(first_generation)_(front),_Kajang.jpgCC BY-SA 2.5 · Photo: User:Two hundred percent · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://toyota.com.my/vehicles/mpv/innovaLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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