Toyota Innova
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Wednesday, January 04, 2012Overview of 2012 New Toyota Innova
The fact that the Innova is 2 generations ahead of the Qualis can easily made out at first glance. The Innova's contemporary design emphasizes the fact that it is designed to cater to the world market. Toyota has recently launched new innova in Malaysia with minor facelift. Since its launch in 2005 in India, the Innova has been a favourite with taxi operators as well as Indian families and the facelifted model should only increase its appeal. Toyota India has launched the 2012 model of Innova at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi.
Variants of 2012 New Toyota Innova
- 2012 New Toyota Innova G
- 2012 New Toyota Innova GX
- 2012 New Toyota Innova VX
- 2012 New Toyota Innova Diesel E
- 2012 New Toyota Innova Diesel G
- 2012 New Toyota Innova Diesel GX
- 2012 New Toyota Innova Diesel VX
Design & Style of 2012 New Toyota Innova
A glimpse of the new innova will acquaint you with a new bonnet that slopes to ensure better visibility, easy parking, and even contributes to driving safety. Highlighting the external appeal is the new taillight, impressive 3-dimensional grille, and front fog lamps. Innova retains its MPV-ish looks which looks very good viewed from all angles. It looks much better and proportionate than the Mahindra Xylo which looks very unstable due to less width and more height. Here is a list of some additions and changes made to the esterior design of New 2012 Innova:
- New front grille
- New front and rear bumpers
- New clear lens headlamps
- New front fog lights
- New clear lens tail lamps
- New centre console
- New design for alloy wheels
- New interior color scheme
- New music system
Engine & Transmission of 2012 New Toyota Innova
New 2012 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. The Innova doesn't feel like a compromise at all, it doesn't feel like those split personalities we encounter so often with cars in India. The Innova rides on a rigid tubular section chassis. It uses double wishbones with coil springs up front and the rear uses a non-independent suspension, with four links and a lateral rod with coil springs.
The engine seems very relaxed and composed even at speeds just above 1300rpm and the torque seems relentless, all the way to 4500rpm, beyond which you do get a feeling of driving a diesel. Noise and vibrations associated with diesels seem to be from a bygone era, as far as this engine is concerned.The transmission is very well designed and is very capable of using the power of this diesel quite well.
The gearshift is surprisingly short throw and the positioning of the shifter couldn't have been better. This car is capable of cruising with much composure, even at speeds exceeding 120Kph. The torquey engine also means that you need not shift too many times during your city runs. Toyota has gone about their plan by making sure that components are either localized or manufactured in large numbers, both of which result in increased profits without any compromise on quality.
Interiors & Features of 2012 New Toyota Innova
The Interiors of top model comes with faux wood finish on the centre console and the seats are fabric which feel very comfortable, thanks to the good lumbar and under thigh support. A very thoughtful feature is the adjustable seat at the back, which can move back and forth. This feature can maximize rear seat space, especially if you are regularly driven around.
Pockets integrated into the seats form perfect recesses for the seat belts and their clips to be tucked away. The Plastics used are of very high quality and will most definitely keep rattles at bay. The stereo is placed high for easy access and readability, an important safety feature skipped in most cars. Innovation seems to be the idea behind the entire design and engineering process.
The centre console and dashboard design gives a very neat and clean look. New innova comes with dash integrated CD player which enhances the looks further. The music system controls are mounted on steering wheel. Also it has automatic climate control system - which was not even optional in the top variant of outgoing innova model.
Shades Available in 2012 New Toyota Innova
- White
- Super White
- Silver Mica Metallic
- Silky Gold Mica Metallic
- Dark Red Mica Metallic
- Blue Metallic
- Grey Mica Metallic