[Merged:] The 2005 Toyota Revo/Kijang Innova thread

**revoGSX** · July 21st, 2004 01:04 AM

some pics from carlocaraddict...

others were from internet..

direct-rail daw ang diesel at VVTi na ang gas.. sana hehe

parang low-end na previa.. ito na kaya bagong auv? hehe

**revoGSX** · July 21st, 2004 01:07 AM

front

**dieselNUBI** · July 21st, 2004 01:16 AM

ganda!

**revoGSX** · July 21st, 2004 01:19 AM

some pics

**revoGSX** · July 21st, 2004 01:24 AM

side

**ILuvDetailing** · July 21st, 2004 01:25 AM

woah looks nice... how much would that cost? with a vvti engine sure over 1M yan.

**revoGSX** · July 21st, 2004 01:26 AM

more pics..

**x2pher** · July 21st, 2004 01:28 AM

Ganda, kaso parang ndi na sya mukang AUV

**revoGSX** · July 21st, 2004 01:30 AM

no idea yet with the cost.. from what i heard, i-keep pa rin nila yung current design ng revo sa mga low-end models, tapos yung bagong body eh sa higher models... similar to what they did sa FX body..

eto yung news..
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http://www.globalauto.net/clipsheet....0&mode=display

TOYOTA INNOVA MPV FOR ASIA UNCOVERED
From Global Auto Insider for the week of July 05,
2004

By Sushant Balsekar and Peter Yap
BOMBAY - Toyota plans to launch its Innova MPV in
approximately seven countries within months of its
upcoming international debut. It is expected in Indian
showrooms by February 2005.
The Innova, which is two generations ahead of the
current Qualis, has been conceived for Asian markets
to replace the current Kijang (in Indonesia), Unser
(in Malaysia), Zace (in Taiwan and Vietnam), Condor
(in South Africa) and Tamaraw (in the Philippines).
All are the same vehicle with different names for
different markets. It is not clear whether the Innova
will replace the Qualis in India, but what's likely is
that the Qualis will continue to be sold only in rural
markets where it is hugely popular as a commercial
people-carrier.

The Innova (code: 692N) is based on Toyota's IMV (for
Innovative Multi-Utility-Vehicle) or Hilux platform.
In fact, Toyota has been testing the Innova's engines
in the Hilux pickup, which has been spotted on Indian
roads. This obviously is a red herring, as the Hilux
isn't going to come to India and is only a mule for
the Innova's mechanicals.

The Innova will come with gasoline and diesel engine
options. The gasoline engine is a two-liter, 136 hp
unit with variable valve timing. It promises to offer
class-leading performance and refinement. The diesel
produces 102 hp and 147 lb.-ft. of torque. The diesel
(code: 2KD) is based on Toyota's advanced D-4D engine
originally developed for the passenger car range. This
2.5-liter, direct-injection, common-rail, turbocharged
unit complies with Euro III norms and comes with a
sophisticated oil maintenance management system, which
helps reduce operating costs by extending service
levels.

According to company sources, the engine is likely to
be sourced from Thailand and the five-speed gearbox
from the Phillippines. The Innova is built on a
conventional ladder or body-on-frame (BOF) chassis.
but, unlike other UVs or MPVs in this class, it comes
with coil springs at the rear while the front
suspension uses conventional double wishbones.

The Innova comes with fatter rubber and rides on
205/65 R15 Bridgestones or Goodyears.

Built on a generous 108.2-inch wheelbase, the Innova
comfortably accommodates three rows of seats and is
expected to come with class-leading interior space.
The interiors are expected to be quite premium with
fabric and materials similar to the Corolla.

Three versions each for the diesel and gasoline modes
are expected - two with an eight-seater or a
two-three-three configuration and a seven-seater,
presumably the top-of-the-line model, which has
captain seats in the middle row.

The styling is very contemporary with a minivan or MPV
'cab-forward' silhouette. The grille and lights are
very striking and modern; they borrow styling cues
from the Previa and LandCruiser. The rear tailgate
swings upwards like the Qualis, and the pyramid-shape
lights look pretty good.

Word is Toyota plans to introduce the base version of
the Innova in the US$13,300 bracket, which puts it on
par with the Qualis. The top-end version could stretch
to US$19,600 and is expected to be fully loaded with
features.

To introduce its latest product at such a competitive
price is astonishing, but Toyota, the master of cost
management, plans to introduce the Innova with 80
percent local content from day one. In addition, at
last year's Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota officials hinted
that the Innova was designed and developed outside of
Japan, which helped save substantial costs.