For some time, Toyota has been testing a new generation of the venerable Innova. However, while the launch of the first was expected only early next year, new reports suggest that the launch of the new Innova could take place by the end of October. As we have known for some time, the new Innova is expected to move away from its existing ladder frame chassis and adopt Toyota’s monocoque TNGA architecture. Additionally, Toyota recently Trademarked the name Innova Hycross in India Speculations are rife that this could be the name of an all-new model.
According to the new report, the new Innova, codenamed 560B, will be based on Toyota’s TNGA-C platform, which is also used by Corolla in global markets and will be smaller and narrower than the Innova Crysta. However, its wheelbase is said to be longer than 2850 mm. However, the biggest news is the change in the powertrain of the MPV. Unlike the rear-drive Crysta, the new Innova is expected to be front-wheel-drive and drop the diesel engine entirely from the line-up. Unlike the current model’s range of 2.7-litre petrol and 2.4-litre diesel engines, the new Innova is set to be a petrol-hybrid, using a petrol engine in combination with electric motors to maximize fuel efficiency. To perform well.
The new Innova is expected to be petrol-hybrid only. (photo Credit: motorbeam,
On the styling front, the new Innova is expected to follow Toyota’s latest design direction seen on the latest range of cars and SUVs in the global markets. The spy images reveal that the new Innova retains the generic MPV silhouette, along with a flatter front fascia than the current Crysta. Other visible cues are in the form of a redesigned grille that is surrounded by sleeker headlamps.
Meanwhile the cabin is expected to be in-line with other TNGA-C based Toyotas from the global markets and will be packed with latest technology to make it more attractive to the buyers.
When it comes to India, we can expect Toyota to locally manufacture the new Innova as the company did with the previous two generations.
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Source: Autocar India
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