/ News

Toyota Philippines launches a sportier-looking Innova with an all-diesel lineup

The popular 7-seater MPV now takes on styling cues from its SUV and pickup truck stablemates

Autodeal on Feb 20, 2021

The refreshed 2021 Toyota Innova has officially launched in the Philippines. The popular 7-seater MPV originally made its debut in 2016 and has remained relatively unchanged until now. With its newest update, Toyota Philippines has given the MPV a new sportier look thanks to a redesigned face. It now matches the same design language as its stablemates. The Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Hilux still share the same engine and chassis as the Innova. Aside from the exterior upgrades, the Japanese brand has also added new technology to the vehicle for select variants and has removed the gasoline engine option.

Exterior

For its refresh, Toyota has given the MPV a new larger grille featuring horizontal slats along with a new front bumper that puts more emphasis on the cuts and creases of the fascia. This gives it a more distinguished look compared to its older iteration, as the new model now features a less-rounded face. The Japanese brand has also included a new set of alloy wheels for the refreshed model along with revised headlights. The lighting elements of the MPV have also been carried over, as the V grade still comes available with LED projector-type headlamps, while the rest of the lineup comes with multi-reflector halogens. LED fog lamps are also now present with the vehicle for the V trim-level, while the G to E models come with halogen lighting elements instead, the J variant, however, does not come with fog lamps available.

Interior

Toyota Innova 7-inch infotainment system

On the inside, the facelifted Toyota Innova remains largely the same as the previous model. However, the Japanese automaker did do a little bit of tweaking to the interior, updating certain materials, and even upgrading the infotainment system for certain variants. For its higher-tier models, the Innova now comes with a 7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard for the G to V variants, making it an even more competitive option for its segment. The E variants get a 6.75-inch audio display, while the J models get a 2-DIN audio system instead.

Other variant-specific features have also been added, such as a reverse camera for the G and V models. Aside from this, a new two-tone interior option has been added for the G and V models, but the interior layout of the cabin remains the same as well as the seat material options. No leather variant has been added to the local lineup.

Safety

Safety features for the popular MPV remain mostly unchanged over the pre-facelifted model, as it still comes with a driver airbag, passenger airbag, and knee airbags for its lower variants. Higher-tier variants still maintain a 6-airbag count and come with vehicle stability control, hill start assist control, as well as brake assist. The Innova still features industry-standard equipment such as ABS with EBD, 3-point seatbelts for all occupants, and a vehicle security system. A backup camera along with backup sensors have also been added to the MPV but only for its G and V trims.

Power

Toyota Innova 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine

Under the hood, Toyota has dropped the 2.0-liter gasoline variants of the MPV in favor of having a diesel-only lineup. The 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine has been retained but does not come with an increase in power unlike the motors found in the Fortuner and in the Hilux. It still produces 171.6hp and 360 Nm of torque. The transmission options, however, have been carried over from the previous model as the MPV can still be had with either a 6-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual. Eco and Power modes have also been carried over from the previous model.

Pricing

A quick look at the Toyota Innova’s price list shows that the MPV still retains its competitive standpoint starting at a little over P1,185,000 ranging to P1,754,000 for the top variant with a White Pearl Crystal Shine paint job. While pricing for certain models has increased, the overall lineup has been slimmed down to accommodate the all diesel-powered range. If you want to get your hands on the refreshed Toyota Innova today, then we highly recommend using our Buy Online feature to make the process of getting your vehicle go as smoothly as possible.

Get the best deal - Choose multiple dealerships to compare offers!

Select up to 5 dealerships and compare their offers
Over 70% of dealers reply within 1 hour
100% hassle-free with no obligation to purchase

All you need to do is to provide the required details below and we will send this out to the requested dealers and their trained AutoDeal agents.

Car Details

Car Model

Toyota Innova

Car Model Variant

Select Preferred Color (Select up to 3 colors in order of preference)

Personal Details

Are you an OFW?

Yes

Location Overseas

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Phone numbers won't be sent to dealers unless verified.

Your Location in the Philippines

Planning to purchase in

Within 30 Days

1 - 3 Months

3 - 6 Months

6 - 12 Months

1 - 2 Years

Undecided

Financing Option

I need a car loan

I already have a car loan

I will pay in cash

Message

By clicking “Submit”, I expressly give consent to the sharing and processing of my personal information with Autodeal.com.ph, its certified partner dealers, representatives, affiliates, business partners, and authorized service providers for handling my requests, promotional offers, and marketing activities related to vehicle products and services.

I agree that I have fully read and understood Autodeal.com.ph’s Privacy Policy.