Toyota launches updated Innova Zenix in Indonesia; India's Hycross facelift expected on November 26

Toyota has launched an updated version of its popular Innova Zenix MPV in the Indonesian market, where it is sold as the Kijang Innova Zenix. In India, the same MPV is sold as the Innova Hycross. The new model gets changes to the digital display, a larger infotainment screen, the panoramic camera and connected car features.

The update has raised interest in India about what the Innova Hycross facelift could offer. The facelift is expected to be launched in India on November 26.

The hybrid variants get a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, while the petrol variant continues with a 7-inch display. The G Hybrid variant has a 10-inch touchscreen, while the V Hybrid and Q Hybrid Modellista variants have a 12.3-inch infotainment screen. Select variants offer smartphone connectivity and NFC e-toll. The Q Hybrid Modellista also gets an in-car Wi-Fi hotspot.

On features, the Q Hybrid Modellista has an electrically adjustable driver's seat. The second row gets captain seats with powered recline and an ottoman function. The car also has 6 airbags, Toyota Safety Sense, blind spot monitoring and front and rear DVR cameras. The V Hybrid and V Hybrid Modellista also get the panoramic camera. The Modellista variants have a front bumper spoiler, side body moulding and a rear bumper spoiler.

There is no major change to the engine. It continues with a 1,987cc petrol engine and an electric motor in a hybrid setup. The petrol engine produces 152 PS and the electric motor 113 PS, together making a system output of 186 PS. The petrol engine generates 187 Nm of torque and the electric motor 206 Nm. The e-CVT gearbox comes with Eco, Power and EV drive modes. It is a self-charging hybrid system, so it does not need to be charged from outside.

In Indonesia, the hybrid model starts at IDR 475.4 million, or about Rs 24.87 lakh. The top Q Hybrid Modellista variant costs about Rs 32.35 lakh.