Manufactured by Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Toyota Innova was launched in India in March 2005. In the process Toyota Innova replaced the ageing Toyota Qualis. Toyota Innova is essentially a MUV but it also carries with it the elegance of a sedan.
Toyota Innova comes in both petrol and diesel engine. The petrol engine has Toyota VVT-I, while diesel engine has D4D.
Some of the features of Toyota Innova are-
D-4D common-rail diesel engine
Coil spring double wishbone front suspension
Lower Turning Radius
The safety features include-
Load Sensing Proportion Valve (LSPV) - This feature comes useful while braking. The value calculates the weight of the car and according releases the power for the rear brake.
Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA)- Toyota Innova comes with crumble zones and high integrity cabin. These diminish the chances of passengers getting injured.
Anti-lock Braking System- this is extremely useful during emergency situations. ABS prevents the locking of wheels upon sudden application of brakes.
Collapsible Steering- in the event of an accident, these steering preclude any chances of chest injury to the driver.
Toyota Innova comes in three variations- V, G and E. Toyota Innova G comes in G1 and G4.
Technical Specifications of Toyota Innova-
Engine
E
G1
G
G4
V
Engine
Diesel
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol
Diesel
Engine Type
16V DOHC
16V DOHC
16V DOHC
16V DOHC
16V DOHC
16V DOHC
16V DOHC
Fuel Delivery System
Common Rail
EFI w/ VVT-i
Common
Rail
EFI w/ VVT-i
Common Rail
EFI w/ VVTi
Common Rail
Displacement cc
2494
1998
2494
1998
2494
1998
2494
Max Output KW(ps) @ rpm
75 (102) @ 3600
100 (136) @ 5600
75 (102)@ 3600
100 (136) @ 5600
75 (102)@ 3600
100 (136) @ 5600
75 (102) @ 3600
Chassis
E
G1
G4
V
Engine
Diesel
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol
Diesel
Front Suspension
Independent, Coil Spring, Double Wishbone, with Stabilizer