2012 Toyota Innova facelift unveiled internationally

Vid6639 · 22nd July 2011, 22:29

Mod Note : The 2013 Innova's Official Review is located at this link. Please continue the discussion over on the review thread. Thanks!

The facelifted Innova has been unveiled at the Indonesian International Motor Show in Jakarta.

Here are the pictures courtesy paultan.org

Personally I'm not a fan of the new looks.It looks more like a van now and even less MPV. Even the interiors look weird with a protruded centre fascia. Only good thing is the dark colour wood inserts compared to the horrible lighter shade. Also steering is direct lift from Altis which is a bit bigger and thinner than the older one.

They still have the 80's calculator on board MID which is really unfathomable nowadays.

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rajeev k · 22nd July 2011, 22:35

A change similar to what HM did to Amby Mark3 from Mark II.
The ordinary look of the sides and rear remains though the front treatment became sober from aggressive.

Azzkikr · 22nd July 2011, 22:45

This seems more like a mid life facelift just to keep the Innova up with the changing times. It does look more van'ish now and seems to have lost that Car like feel. But I'm guessing this vehicle is a little larger than the current Innova. Do correct me if I'm wrong.

Toyota however has probably already developed a next generation successor which should see the light of the day maybe in 2014 !

AWD · 22nd July 2011, 23:01

Interiors get a thumbs down. The dash lid looks to be lowered, like it was lowered from Corolla to Altis, good thing this, increases forward visibility & aids shorter drivers.

Exterior too looks like a downgrade from present rounded to more boxy.

Minus the Alloys & TS-ICE, this vehicle would look very bland.

DicKy · 22nd July 2011, 23:07

The change is good, for the sake of it.
The front looks good,if not anonymous,has lost the earlier individualism, the rear almost unchanged except lights and the rest is the same.
The interior is disappointing,especially the protruding center console looks tacky, and the steering wheel redesign was expected as per Toyota tradition.(just wait and see the next gen will have Prius/Prado style steering wheel)
Anyway the next generation is expected after a few years, this facelift is just to cheer things up till then.

Games Goblin · 22nd July 2011, 23:14

Oh no! The current Innova's front looks much better than this one! Hope they don't bring this one to India!!

But... Finally an auto tranny for the Innova! Hope they do bring that here, sans the "facelift"

DicKy · 22nd July 2011, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Games Goblin

Oh no! The current Innova's front looks much better than this one! Hope they don't bring this one to India!!
Finally an auto tranny for the Innova! Hope they do bring that here, sans the "facelift"

Agree on the looks, the current Innova looks better, but you are wrong about the auto tranny, It's been there from day one, maybe because it was available only on the petrol version may have stopped Toyota from introducing it in India.

Games Goblin · 22nd July 2011, 23:22

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Originally Posted by DicKy

Agree on the looks, the current Innova looks better, but you are wrong about the auto tranny, It's been there from day one, maybe because it was available only on the petrol version may have stopped Toyota from introducing it in India.

Hi Dicky

I was never aware that the Innova came with automatic abroad. Even if it's only for the petrol, I guess Toyota can make an effort to fit it to the diesel and bring it here. It's ease of use in city/highway would be greatly increased if an automatic is introduced.

Parm · 22nd July 2011, 23:28

good to see the name 'Kijang' still being used in the vehicle.

KIJANG was the original vehicle which was named QUALIS for india.

Why fix a thing which is not broken? so toyota continues with the similar shape and make minor tweeks here and there, inside and outside.

it will still sell in india....now matter how it looks! its Toyota yaar!

Akshay1234 · 22nd July 2011, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by DicKy

Agree on the looks, the current Innova looks better, but you are wrong about the auto tranny, It's been there from day one, maybe because it was available only on the petrol version may have stopped Toyota from introducing it in India.

Even the diesel abroad has an auto, and 50nm more torque.

I like this facelift much more than the present one. Especially the bumpers, they blend in much better than the current ones, which look like they are aftermarket.

The wheelarches should have been flared more. It looks very plain from the side now.

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Originally Posted by Games Goblin

Diesel-Auto Innova? Match made in Heaven! Why do I get the sinking feeling this might never make it to India?

Probably because it hasn't already made it here in 5 years. lol.

Games Goblin · 22nd July 2011, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

Even the diesel abroad has an auto, and 50nm more torque.

Diesel-Auto Innova? Match made in Heaven! Why do I get the sinking feeling this might never make it to India?

Technocrat · 22nd July 2011, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

The facelifted Innova has been unveiled at the Indonesian International Motor Show in Jakarta.

Here are the pictures courtesy paultan.org

Personally I'm not a fan of the new looks.

It looks more like a van now and even less MPV.

I agree the new look doesn't look that great, but hold it The Toyota Sienna which is a family Van looks much better than the Innova, check it out

MAS · 22nd July 2011, 23:52

Why Toyota Why? The Innova looks very boxy after the facelift. The rear lights looks like it is a 60's design. I was expecting that Toyota would give a Prado-ish look, but they managed this?!?!

Parm · 22nd July 2011, 23:54

In india anything and everything thats cheap and cheerfull, sells.

we are a mileage consious people and AT are for handicaps (i learnt a long time back in a maruti showroom).

Toyota has better and bigger models than Innova to sell, but they wont sell in india.

the question we indians ask is ...."kitna deti hai"!

so we get products which take us from Point A to Point B...thats why we get Innova and not other MPVs from Toyota!

DicKy · 23rd July 2011, 00:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

Even the diesel abroad has an auto, and 50nm more torque.

Diesel Innova with A/T ???
gee, thanks. I only bothered looking in the Thailand,Malaysia sites where the diesel is not sold,just found out in South Africa,Vietnam and Phillipines site,then absolutely no reason for Toyota to not launch A/T here.

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Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,477 Times View My Garage	2012 Toyota Innova facelift unveiled internationally Mod Note : The 2013 Innova's Official Review is located at this link. Please continue the discussion over on the review thread. Thanks! The facelifted Innova has been unveiled at the Indonesian International Motor Show in Jakarta. Here are the pictures courtesy paultan.org Personally I'm not a fan of the new looks.It looks more like a van now and even less MPV. Even the interiors look weird with a protruded centre fascia. Only good thing is the dark colour wood inserts compared to the horrible lighter shade. Also steering is direct lift from Altis which is a bit bigger and thinner than the older one. They still have the 80's calculator on board MID which is really unfathomable nowadays. 2011 Toyota Innova facelift – exterior and interior updates Last edited by GTO : 21st October 2013 at 15:53. Reason: Link to official review
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rajeev k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Emerging Metro Posts: 3,352 Thanked: 1,947 Times	Re: 2012 Toyota Innova facelift unveiled internationally A change similar to what HM did to Amby Mark3 from Mark II. The ordinary look of the sides and rear remains though the front treatment became sober from aggressive.
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Azzkikr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 61 Thanked: 0 Times	This seems more like a mid life facelift just to keep the Innova up with the changing times. It does look more van'ish now and seems to have lost that Car like feel. But I'm guessing this vehicle is a little larger than the current Innova. Do correct me if I'm wrong. Toyota however has probably already developed a next generation successor which should see the light of the day maybe in 2014 !
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AWD BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Drivers seat Posts: 846 Thanked: 368 Times	Re: 2012 Toyota Innova facelift unveiled internationally Interiors get a thumbs down. The dash lid looks to be lowered, like it was lowered from Corolla to Altis, good thing this, increases forward visibility & aids shorter drivers. Exterior too looks like a downgrade from present rounded to more boxy. Minus the Alloys & TS-ICE, this vehicle would look very bland.
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DicKy Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TVPM Posts: 3,828 Thanked: 11,810 Times	Re: 2012 Toyota Innova facelift unveiled internationally The change is good, for the sake of it. The front looks good,if not anonymous,has lost the earlier individualism, the rear almost unchanged except lights and the rest is the same. The interior is disappointing,especially the protruding center console looks tacky, and the steering wheel redesign was expected as per Toyota tradition.(just wait and see the next gen will have Prius/Prado style steering wheel) Anyway the next generation is expected after a few years, this facelift is just to cheer things up till then.
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Games Goblin BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Eranakulam Posts: 276 Thanked: 196 Times	Re: 2012 Toyota Innova facelift unveiled internationally Oh no! The current Innova's front looks much better than this one! Hope they don't bring this one to India!! But... Finally an auto tranny for the Innova! Hope they do bring that here, sans the "facelift"
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22nd July 2011, 23:28	#9
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	Re: 2012 Toyota Innova facelift unveiled internationally good to see the name 'Kijang' still being used in the vehicle. KIJANG was the original vehicle which was named QUALIS for india. Why fix a thing which is not broken? so toyota continues with the similar shape and make minor tweeks here and there, inside and outside. it will still sell in india....now matter how it looks! its Toyota yaar!
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MAS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,940 Thanked: 1,614 Times	Re: 2012 Toyota Innova facelift unveiled internationally Why Toyota Why? The Innova looks very boxy after the facelift. The rear lights looks like it is a 60's design. I was expecting that Toyota would give a Prado-ish look, but they managed this?!?!
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22nd July 2011, 23:54	#14
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	Re: 2012 Toyota Innova facelift unveiled internationally In india anything and everything thats cheap and cheerfull, sells. we are a mileage consious people and AT are for handicaps (i learnt a long time back in a maruti showroom). Toyota has better and bigger models than Innova to sell, but they wont sell in india. the question we indians ask is ...."kitna deti hai"! so we get products which take us from Point A to Point B...thats why we get Innova and not other MPVs from Toyota!
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